The North Texas Mean Green (5-2) take on the Tulane Green Wave (5-2) on Saturday afternoon. Both of these schools are in the American Athletic Conference, adding significance to this Week 9 matchup.
North Texas has gone 2-1 in the AAC, and last week, they lost to Memphis 52-44 on the road. QB Chandler Morris recorded 445 passing yards and threw for three TDs despite the loss.
Tulane won their fourth straight last weekend, beating Rice 24-10 at home. They’re now a perfect 3-0 in conference play heading into Saturday.
Will the Mean Green bounce back, or will the Green Wave extend their hot streak?
Tulane vs North Texas Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Tulane Green Wave | -7.5 (-110) | O 67 (-110) | -305 |
| North Texas | +7.5 (-110) | U 67 (-110) | +230 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Tulane vs North Texas Match Details
- Fixture: Tulane Green Wave @ North Texas Mean Green
- Date and Time: Saturday, October 26, 2024, 12:00 PM EST
- Location: DATCU Stadium
Key Stats
North Texas Mean Green
North Texas’s offense has been really good this year. The Mean Green come in averaging 41.3 points per game, the ninth-highest mark in the NCAA. QB Chandler Morris has racked up 2424 yards through the air this season. He’s thrown for 23 TDs through the air, and he’s thrown eight interceptions. RB Shane Porter has rushed for 295 yards on 46 attempts. He’s also rushed for 2 TDs this season. WR DT Sheffield leads the team with 565 yards on 42 receptions. He’s also caught 9 TD passes this year.
North Texas’s defense has been poor this season. UNT allows 35.7 points per game. The Mean Green are giving up 445.7 yards of total offense per game this year. They also allow 285.4 passing yards per game. UNT’s opponents are averaging 160.3 rushing yards. DL Roderick Brown has been a bright spot on defense, entering with three sacks, 15 tackles, and four tfl. Safety Evan Jackson currently leads the team with two interceptions.
Tulane Green Wave
The Green Wave average an excellent 39.9 points per game. QB Darian Mensah has thrown for 1408 yards this season. He also enters Saturday’s game with 11 TDs and two interceptions on the year. RB Makhi Hughes has rushed for 744 yards on 136 attempts. He’s also rushed for 8 TD this season. WR Mario Williams leads the team with 439 yards on 26 receptions.
Tulane’s defense has been pretty average this season. The Green Wave allow 20.1 points per game. They also allow 315.6 yards of total offense on average. They’re also giving up 194.4 passing yards per game. Tulane’s opponents average 121.1 rushing yards this season. DL Patrick Jenkins has stood out on defense, coming in with three sacks, 14 tackles, and five tfl. LB Tyler Grubbs has recorded a team-high two interceptions.
Prediction
Both schools have enjoyed solid seasons so far, and their offenses have been clicking, especially lately. Six of North Texas’ seven games have gone over this year, and a lot of that also has to do with their subpar defense. Tulane’s defense is significantly better compared to the hosts, and last week, they held Rice to just ten points. While this will be a tougher offense to deal with, the Green Wave will definitely make it a priority to slow down UNT’s offensive unit, as consistent defense has resulted in four straight wins for Tulane. We’re going with the first quarter under here as it’s hard to see North Texas scoring a lot early.
Final Pick
Under 14.5 1st Quarter Total Points (-124)
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