North Texas Mean Green (2-0) vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-1)
September 14, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Texas Tech Red Raiders -9.5; Over/Under: 68.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Texas Tech vs North Texas prediction for this College Football Week 3 game on Saturday, September 14th, at Jones AT&T Stadium. Let’s take a look at a North Texas Mean Green vs Texas Tech Red Raiders pick.
North Texas Looks for Third Win
North Texas in the first game of the season faced off against South Alabama and they were able to secure a 52-38 victory. In the last game against Stephen F Austin, it was much of the same and North Texas was able to secure the 35-20 victory. Chandler Morris did have a couple of turnovers but he was dynamic through the air. Morris completed 26 of his 44 passes for 322 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Damashja Harris also had quite the game on the ground rushing 10 times for 142 yards and a touchdown. Wide receiver DT Sheffield was the top wide receiver finishing with 10 carries for 142 yards and a touchdown. In this game, North Texas is going to need the defense to step up and make life tough. North Texas will meet Wyoming after this game.
Texas Tech Defense Has Some Issues
Texas Tech comes into this game with a 1-1 record and the defense has some issues. In the first game of the season against ACU, Texas Tech needed overtime to secure the 52-51. In the last game against Washington State, they weren’t as lucky and they ended up losing 37-16. The defense gave up 20 points in the 2nd quarter and that was the difference.
Under center for Texas Tech was Behren Morton and he completed 34 of his 48 passes for 323 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Wide receiver Josh Kelly had a strong game also catching nine passes for 95 yards. If Texas Tech wants a chance to secure the victory, the defense is going to need to be better.
Texas Tech vs North Texas Prediction
This game is going to be a shootout. Texas Tech has proven they have a good offense, but they have had zero interest in playing defense and that is going to be the difference here. North Texas is going to get the offense out to a fast start, and they are going to have no issue here. North Texas is going to really put up a fight with the offense and that will be the difference here as this game is going to go over the total. Back the over to cash.
