North Texas Mean Green (5-3) vs. UTSA Roadrunners (4-5)
November 15, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: UTSA Roadrunners +2; Over/Under: 72.5
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In this article, we will formulate a UTSA vs. North Texas Prediction for this College Football Week 12 game at the Alamodome on Saturday, November 16th. Let’s take a look at a UTSA Roadrunners vs. North Texas Mean Green pick.
Can UTSA Build on the Last Game?
UTSA in the last game faced off against the Memphis Tigers and they were able to secure a 44-36 victory. Owen McCown had a huge game completing 20 of his 37 passes for 280 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Even though the offense was good, the top rusher was also McCown who only had 28 rushing yards and a more balanced attack would be helpful here.
UTSA on the season is averaging 29.3 points while their defense is giving up 32.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 55th in the league while the defense is ranked 113th. In this game, the defense is going to need to step up in a big way.
North Texas Suddenly Struggling
North Texas is suddenly struggling heading into this game as they have lost three games in a row. In the last game, the offense had a shocking terrible game scoring only three points against Army and that led to the defeat. Chandler Morris completed 24 of his 37 passes for 214 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions. Damon Ward Jr had a strong game putting up four catches for 66 yards but it wasn’t enough.
Overall this season, North Texas is averaging 36.6 points while their defense is giving up 34.3 points per game. They like to push the pace with the offense, but the defense overall has been a major issue for this team. North Texas will meet East Carolina after this game.
UTSA vs North Texas Prediction
Give me the home underdog here. UTSA is a perfect 4-0 at home this season and North Texas’s offense showed some struggles in the last game. UTSA’s offense is going to have no issue running up the score against the North Texas defense and that is going to be the difference here as the home team is going to come out on top. UTSA is going to score at least 35 points here. Back North Texas against the spread.
