- Matchup: Florida Atlantic Owls vs North Texas Mean Green
- Scheduled Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Venue: DATCU Stadium, Denton, TX
- TV Coverage: ESPN
- Betting Odds: Mean Green favored by 14.5 points
- Over/Under Total: 76.5 points
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This Thursday, October 29, 2026, the North Texas Mean Green (5-2) will host the Florida Atlantic Owls (5-2) at DATCU Stadium. Florida Atlantic enters the game as 14.5-point underdogs, with the over/under set at 76.5 points.
The Florida Atlantic Owls come into this game with a 5-2 record this season. Their most recent performance was a thrilling 51-49 victory over the Rice Owls. The Owls executed 81 plays, generating 461 total yards. On the ground, Florida Atlantic attempted 44 rushes for 122 yards, averaging 2.8 yards per carry. Defensively, they struggled, allowing 499 rushing yards on 51 carries, which equates to an average of 9.8 yards per rush. In passing defense, they permitted 4 completions on 7 attempts for a total of 109 yards with a 57.1% completion rate.
For the season, the Owls have accumulated 2,997 yards of total offense. They have scored a total of 18 touchdowns through passing and 11 via rushing, while giving the ball away 7 times. The team has registered 178 first downs but has been flagged with 51 penalties totaling 416 yards. Their ground game averages only 116.0 yards per game, placing them 117th in the nation. In terms of scoring, Florida Atlantic averages 37.3 points per game.
On the defensive side, Florida Atlantic ranks 129th nationally, allowing 34.0 points per game. Opponents are averaging 6.2 yards per carry and a total of 258.3 rushing yards per game. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 1,808 rushing yards in 7 games. In pass defense, Florida Atlantic has given up 1,299 yards, ranking 26th in Division 1, with an allowance of 185.6 passing yards and a 60.4% completion percentage per game. Overall, they have surrendered 443.9 yards per game, putting them 134th in the country. Additionally, they’ve allowed 9 passing touchdowns and 23 rushing touchdowns.
The Mean Green enter this matchup also with a 5-2 record. In their latest outing, they secured a 49-39 victory against the Navy Midshipmen. During that game, North Texas yielded 65 rushing attempts, resulting in 363 rushing yards (5.6 yards per carry). Their passing defense faced a 66.7% completion rate, conceding 143 yards on 8 of 12 attempts. North Texas accumulated 477 total yards, averaging 9.2 yards per play across 52 offensive plays, while rushing for 5.9 yards per carry and totaling 172 yards on 29 attempts.
When it comes to scoring prowess, the Mean Green ranks 2nd in college football, averaging 43.1 points per game. They also boast the 4th-best offense in Division 1, averaging 525.7 yards per contest. This season, North Texas has accrued 501 penalty yards from 60 infractions, ranking them 18th in D-1 in terms of aiding their opponents. They have given up 5 interceptions and lost 3 fumbles while registering 179 first downs. Up to this point in the season, the Mean Green have thrown for 2,387 passing yards, averaging 341.0 yards per game—2nd in Division 1. Their rushing game averages 184.7 yards per game, totaling 1,293 yards this season.
North Texas’s defense has permitted a total of 1,219 rushing yards (174.1 yards per game) and 14 rushing touchdowns this season. They’ve also allowed 14 passing touchdowns while giving up 203.1 yards per game, ranking them 55th in Division 1. To date, they have conceded 214 total points, and the defense has recorded 5 fumble recoveries and 5 interceptions this year. Overall, the Mean Green’s defense has been on the field for 464 plays, ranking 58th nationally while yielding an average of 30.6 points per game, positioning them 116th in the country.
Who will come out on top in the Owls vs. Mean Green matchup against the spread?
Pick: Take the Owls +14.5
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