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The Star-Tribune is taking an early look at each of Wyoming’s opponents in the order they appear on the Cowboys’ 2019 schedule. Next up is Tulsa.

LARAMIE — If Tulsa is going to turn it around this fall, it’s going to have to find its offense.

That was Philip Montgomery’s specialty when he was hired as the Golden Hurricane’s coach before the 2015 season. The former Baylor offensive coordinator guided Tulsa to a 10-win season in 2016, but the offense has fallen off dramatically as the Golden Hurricane have combined for just five wins the last two seasons.

Tulsa ran for more than 200 yards a game last season, but nothing else really worked. The Golden Hurricane ranked 90th nationally in total yards, 102nd in points and 109th in passing yards on their way to a second straight last-place finish in the American Athletic Conference’s West Division. It makes this season — one in which the Golden Hurricane will play host to Wyoming on Sept. 21 — an important one as it pertains to Montgomery’s future with the program.