- Matchup: Temple Owls vs North Texas Mean Green
- Event Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
- Venue: DATCU Stadium, Denton, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Betting Odds: Mean Green favored by 20.0 points
- Total Points Over-Under: 65
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The Temple Owls (5-6) are set to visit DATCU Stadium on Saturday, November 29, 2025, aiming for victory against the North Texas Mean Green (10-1). Currently, North Texas is favored by 20 points in this matchup. The total score is projected at 65 points.
The Temple Owls enter this game with a record of 5-6 for the season. In their preceding game, they faced the Tulane Green Wave, suffering a defeat with a score of 37-13. Throughout that contest, the Owls attempted to run the ball 20 times, gaining a mere 20 yards at an average of 1.0 yard per carry. By the end of the game, they had executed 57 plays for a total of 204 yards. Temple’s defense permitted 17 completions out of 29 attempts, leading to 231 passing yards, which translates to a completion rate of 58.6%. Defensively, the Owls allowed 175 rushing yards on 39 attempts, averaging 4.5 yards per carry.
This season, the Owls have accumulated a total of 3,823 yards on offense. When it comes to touchdown distribution, Temple has achieved 26 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing touchdowns while committing 3 turnovers. The Owls have obtained 201 first downs but suffered from 55 penalties resulting in 561 yards. On average, they are generating 145.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks 79th in college football. Scoring-wise, the Temple Owls are averaging 28.1 points per game.
In terms of defensive statistics, the Owls rank 89th in the nation, allowing 27.6 points per game. They permit 4.9 yards per rush and have given up an average of 193.5 rushing yards per game this year, totaling 2,129 rushing yards over 11 games. In the air, they’ve allowed 2,028 passing yards, ranking them 24th in college football, giving up 184.4 yards through the air per outing with a completion percentage of 59.5%. Overall, they allow an average of 377.9 yards per game, placing them 73rd nationally. They have conceded 15 touchdowns through passing and 23 on the ground.
The North Texas Mean Green enter this matchup with a record of 10-1 for the season. In their most recent game, they secured a decisive 56-24 victory against the Rice Owls. In that matchup, North Texas managed to rush for 171 yards on 32 attempts, averaging 5.3 yards per carry. They totaled an impressive 640 yards, executing 55 plays for an average of 11.6 yards per play. The Mean Green’s passing defense recorded a completion percentage of 66.7%, allowing 101 yards on 14 completions from 21 attempts. Defensively, they conceded 296 rushing yards from 53 attempts, averaging 5.6 yards per carry.
North Texas is boasting an impressive average of 503.3 yards per game, which positions them at the top in college football rankings. This offense has accumulated 457 penalty yards from 57 infractions, ranking 107th in Division 1. Their ground game averages 181.3 yards per game, leading to a season total of 1,994 rushing yards. They have experienced 4 interceptions and lost 6 fumbles while achieving 283 first downs. In terms of scoring effectiveness, the Mean Green rank 1st nationally, averaging 46.3 points per game. On the passing side, they have accrued 3,542 yards overall, averaging 322.0 passing yards per game, which ranks them 2nd in the nation.
Defensively, the Mean Green allow 24.1 points per game, placing them 63rd nationally. They have permitted a total of 2,323 rushing yards (211.2 yards per game) in addition to 19 rushing touchdowns this season. They have allowed 13 passing touchdowns with an average of 166.5 passing yards per game, which ranks them 13th in Division 1. The Mean Green defense has been active with 770 plays this season, currently ranked 109th in Division 1. They have seen 12 fumbles and 12 interceptions this year, yielding a total of 265 points to opponents.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s college football showdown between the Owls and the Mean Green?
Prediction: Back the Mean Green -20.0
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