- Matchup: North Texas Mean Green vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane
- Scheduled Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Venue: H. A. Chapman Stadium, Tulsa, OK
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Line: Golden Hurricane favored by 1.5 points
- Total Points: 57.5
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On October 1, 2026, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-1) will face off against the North Texas Mean Green (2-2) at H. A. Chapman Stadium. The Mean Green are currently listed as 1.5-point underdogs by bookmakers, and the total points for the game are set at 57.5.
The North Texas Mean Green approach this game with a record of 2-2 this season. Their last encounter was a convincing victory against the Houston Christian Huskies, where they triumphed 63-14. In that game, they executed 66 plays, accumulating an impressive total of 648 yards. The Mean Green managed to rush the ball 38 times, amassing 248 yards at an average of 6.5 yards per attempt. Defensively, they limited their opponents to just 90 yards on 36 rushing attempts, yielding an average of 2.5 yards per carry, while allowing 15 completions on 26 attempts for 148 passing yards, resulting in a completion rate of 57.7%.
In terms of offensive output, the Mean Green are averaging 39.5 points per game. As a unit, they have generated an average of 174.0 rushing yards per game, placing them 54th in Division 1. With a total of 2,064 yards accumulated this season, North Texas has recorded 8 touchdowns through the air and another 11 on the ground. The team has achieved 107 first downs while committing 37 penalties for a total of 308 yards lost. They have turned the ball over 4 times.
Defensively, North Texas ranks 116th in Division 1, allowing an average of 30.3 points per game. The defense has given up 4.3 yards per rushing attempt, conceding 164.8 rushing yards per game, with a total of 659 rushing yards surrendered over 4 games. In terms of passing, they have allowed 850 total yards, ranking them 79th nationally, with an average of 212.5 passing yards per contest and a 65.0% completion rate. Overall, they allow 377.3 total yards per game, which places them 99th in Division 1. They have given up 9 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns this season.
The Golden Hurricane enter this matchup boasting a 3-1 record this season. In their most recent game, Tulsa faced the Arkansas Razorbacks and suffered a defeat, losing 34-6. The Golden Hurricane finished the game with 241 yards and a total of 55 plays, averaging 4.4 yards per play. Tulsa managed just 2.8 yards per carry, totaling 65 rushing yards on 23 attempts. The team allowed 43 running plays for 132 yards (3.1 yards per rush). In terms of passing defense, the Golden Hurricane allowed a 66.7% completion rate, yielding 309 yards on 24 out of 36 attempts.
On the scoring front, the Golden Hurricane currently rank 100th in Division 1, averaging 23.8 points per game. Tulsa averages 354.8 yards per game, placing them at 102nd in Division 1. Their offense has given away 215 yards through 24 penalties, ranking 86th in D-1 for penalties. They have thrown 1 interception and lost 3 fumbles while managing 68 first downs. This season, Tulsa has accumulated 693 passing yards, averaging 173.3 passing yards per game, placing them 115th in the nation. They average 181.5 rushing yards per game, totaling 726 yards on the ground for the season.
Defensively, the Golden Hurricane are allowing 15.3 points per game, ranking 25th in college football. They have surrendered a total of 439 rushing yards (109.8 yards per game) and 2 rushing touchdowns this year. Furthermore, they have conceded 4 passing touchdowns and an average of 257.3 passing yards per game, ranking them 124th in college football. Tulsa’s defense has participated in 302 plays, ranking 133rd in D-1, with 3 fumble recoveries and 4 interceptions on the season. They have given up a total of 61 points this year.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s contest between the Mean Green and the Golden Hurricane against the spread?
Expert Pick: Go with the Golden Hurricane -1.5
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