North Texas vs Texas State Game Matchup
North Texas logo North Texas Mean Green vs Texas State BobcatsTexas State logo
Friday, January 3rd 2025 (4:00 PM EST)
Texas State -15.5 (67.5) (-650)  Open: 0.0
Texas State 30 - North Texas: 28  (SERVPRO First Responder Bowl)

 
Mean Green (6 - 7) (5 - 8 - 0)
Coach Eric Morris (5 - 7)
Avg Score : 34 - 34 (35 - 43 on Road)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Bobcats (8 - 5) (6 - 6 - 0)
Coach G. J. Kinne (8 - 5)
Avg Score : 37 - 25 (39 - 22 @ Home)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
 
North Texas's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 8/31 North Texas at South Alabama+6.061.5W 52 - 38
Sat 9/7 North Texas vs Stephen F. Austin-21.572.5W 35 - 20
Sat 9/14 North Texas at Texas Tech+10.570.5L 21 - 66
Sat 9/21 North Texas vs Wyoming-7.055.0W 44 - 17
Sat 9/28 North Texas vs Tulsa-7.065.5W 52 - 20
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/12 North Texas at Florida Atlantic-5.558.5W 41 - 37
Sat 10/19 North Texas at Memphis+10.567.5L 44 - 52
Sat 10/26 North Texas vs Tulane+7.570.5L 37 - 45
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/9 North Texas vs Army+6.568.0L 3 - 14
Fri 11/15 North Texas at UTSA+1.073.0L 27 - 48
Sat 11/23 North Texas vs East Carolina-2.573.5L 28 - 40
Sat 11/30 North Texas at Temple-10.563.5W 24 - 17
Fri 1/3 North Texas vs Texas State+15.567.5L 28 - 30
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 4, Bad 3, Poor 5
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 4, Bad 3, Poor 5
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 5
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 4, Bad: 2, Poor: 0
Texas State's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 8/31 Texas State vs Lamar W 34 - 27
Sat 9/7 Texas State vs UTSA-2.558.5W 49 - 10
Thu 9/12 Texas State vs Arizona State-2.558.5L 28 - 31
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/28 Texas State vs Sam Houston-11.055.0L 39 - 40
Thu 10/3 Texas State at Troy-14.556.0W 38 - 17
Sat 10/12 Texas State vs Arkansas State-13.566.0W 41 - 9
Sat 10/19 Texas State at Old Dominion-10.560.0L 14 - 24
BYE WEEK
Tue 10/29 Texas State vs Louisiana-4.060.5L 17 - 23
Sat 11/9 Texas State at UL Monroe-9.550.0W 38 - 17
Sat 11/16 Texas State vs Southern Miss-27.556.5W 58 - 3
Sat 11/23 Texas State vs Georgia State-23.059.5L 44 - 52
Fri 11/29 Texas State at South Alabama-2.560.5W 45 - 38
Fri 1/3 Texas State vs North Texas-15.567.5W 30 - 28
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 5, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 5, Poor 6
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 3, Poor: 5
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 2, Poor: 1

UNT's OC Jordan Davis vs TXST's DC Dexter McCoil     TXST's OC Mack Leftwich vs UNT's DC Matt Caponi

Important Stats (2023)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
UNT#28 (.28)45% (42)33.546% (37)3.4 (12)19144% (42)3054.42 (28)#132 (.34)48% (131)34.251% (129)46% (120)4.77 (130)46.61.61.2
TXST#23 (.29)47% (20)36.546% (36)3.19 (53)18848% (15)2714.55 (19)#64 (.18)40% (45)24.539% (37)42% (77)3.7 (59)681.81.7
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
UNT0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
TXST0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
UNT Offense1233.534.844.7%4.421.6254961913055.145%54%46%44%17%.28
TXST Defense1324.522.140.4%3.71.7 - - - - - 50%49%39%42%19%.18
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
UNT Defense1234.24348.5%4.771.2 - - - - - 60%39%51%46%11%.34
TXST Offense1336.538.746.7%4.551.8244591882714.651%48%46%48%15%.29

Additional Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
North Texas1229:1224.842%60%4.846.61.61.241.4027.6
Texas State1329:0423.944%66%7.2681.81.77.72.6429.1
Run Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
UNT Offense1245% (105)46% (37)37.4191.25.119 (69).3 (7)3.4 (12)78% (28)10% (71)1.22 (1)
TXST Defense1350% (69)39% (37) - - - - .12 (56)2.87 (28)54% (3)14% (6)1.21 (127)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
UNT Defense1260% (133)51% (129) - - - - .36 (132)3.49 (129)74% (77)7% (133)1.15 (120)
TXST Offense1351% (56)46% (36)40.5187.84.633 (8).24 (21)3.19 (53)78% (31)11% (84)1.13 (15)

Pass Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
UNT Offense1254% (29)44% (42)23.738.6304.87.912.933 (11)9 (40).3 (63)1.7 (43)33% (89)35% (26).49 (20)7% (96)2.3 (11)
TXST Defense1349% (68)42% (77) - - - - - - 11 (53).27 (66)1.7 (109)36% (10)36% (123).42 (113)5% (117)2 (47)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
UNT Defense1239% (1)46% (120) - - - - - - 10 (67).38 (115)1.6 (62)25% (132)34% (116).44 (120)5% (118)2.1 (68)
TXST Offense1348% (73)48% (15)22.133270.98.212.324 (41)9 (40).36 (36)1.5 (97)32% (63)36% (22).47 (24)4% (8)2 (80)

North Texas's Power Ratings
North Texas's Power Rating: #NR
North Texas's Offense Rating: #NR
North Texas's Defense Rating: #NR
2024 Talent Rating: 576.00 #81
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
North Texas's 2024 Expected Record: -
North Texas's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -4.5 #89
North Texas's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.3 #27
North Texas's Defense SP+ Rating: 37.0 #121

North Texas's SP+ Ratings
North Texas's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -4.5 #89
North Texas's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.3 #27
North Texas's Defense SP+ Rating: 37.0 #121

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 482.57
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99

Power Ratings Matchup
North Texas:    Texas State:

SP+ Ratings Matchup
North Texas: -4.5   Texas State: 5.4




Texas State's Power Ratings
Texas State's Power Rating: #NR
Texas State's Offense Rating: #NR
Texas State's Defense Rating: #NR
2024 Talent Rating: 456.00 #110
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #NR
Texas State's 2024 Expected Record: -

Texas State's SP+ Ratings
Texas State's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 5.4 #48
Texas State's Offense SP+ Rating: 34.2 #20
Texas State's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.4 #82

Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 471.71
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99


North Texas Scoring
Offense: 33.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 34.8
Defense: 34.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 43

North Texas's 2024 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Texas State 35
North Texas 29

Projected Total Points: 64
Texas State Scoring
Offense: 36.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 38.7
Defense: 24.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 22.1

Texas State's 2024 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 3 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202401/03Texas State30North Texas28Texas StateTexas State -15.5North Texas67.5Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Texas State100 Overs
North Texas011 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 00 - 10 - 10 - 0
Road Teams0 - 11 - 00 - 01 - 0

North Texas Recent Bowl History
DateBowlMatchupSpreadTotalResult
2024Responder Bowl North Texas vs Texas State+15.567.5L 28 - 30
2022Frisco Bowl North Texas vs Boise State+12.063.0L 32 - 35
2021Frisco Football Classic North Texas vs Miami (OH)+2.056.5L 14 - 27
2020Beach Bowl North Texas vs App State+21.567.5L 28 - 56
2018Mexico Bowl North Texas vs Utah State+7.067.5L 13 - 52
Texas State Recent Bowl History
DateBowlMatchupSpreadTotalResult
2024Responder Bowl Texas State vs North Texas-15.567.5W 30 - 28
2023Responder Bowl Texas State vs Rice-3.558.5W 45 - 21
  
(#NR) North Texas Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: -4.5 #89
Offense SP+ Rating: 33.3 #27
Defense SP+ Rating: 37.0 #121
Talent Rating: 576.00 #81
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Expected Record: -

North Texas has played in 4 Bowls in the last 5 years (0 - 4)
North Texas has played in 12 Bowls since 2000 (2 - 10)

North Texas Notes
(11/25) Now have to W @ Temple just to bowl
(11/25) 5 str L's, Def awful, R Def mauled. Bad vibes
(11/18) Def just abysmal (UTSA). Morris INTs, Rgame great
(11/17) DC Caponi after UTSA blowout
(10/20) Morris great, Rgame great, Def awful (Tulane L)
(10/12) QB Morris great, Rgame Ok in shootout W (F Atl)
(10/4) QB Morris been great, Rgame awful. Over Team
(9/1) Great W @ S Al, Morris 415, run game bad, Def bad
North Texas     Ratings Matchup     Texas State
Power #NR
#NR
Off #NR
#NR
Def #NR
#NR
Talent #81
#110
SP+ #89
#48
SP+ Off #27
#20
SP+ Def #121
#82

Rematch from Week 1
Texas State -15.5 (67.5)
Texas State won vs North Texas this year (30-28)

Previous Matchups
Texas State beat North Texas last year (30-28)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Gerald J. Ford Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 64°

Team Information
Injuries: UNT | TXST
Depth Chart: UNT | TXST
Rosters: UNT | TXST
(#NR) Texas State Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: 5.4 #48
Offense SP+ Rating: 34.2 #20
Defense SP+ Rating: 28.4 #82
Talent Rating: 456.00 #110
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #NR
Expected Record: -

Texas State has played in 2 Bowls in the last 5 years (2 - 0)
Texas State has played in 2 Bowls since 2000 (2 - 0)

Texas State Notes
(11/29) How the fuck did this offense fail so much in 24?
(11/29) Off torched S Al, 530 yds, Def forced 3 TOs
(11/25) Awful L vs Ga St, Def torched 500+, Off 4 TOs
(11/18) 2 str W's, killed SoMiss, McCloud/Rgame great
(11/3) 2 awful L's, season slipping, McCloud replaced?
(10/20) Off/McCloud awful in bad L (ODU), 2 TOs, woof
(10/12) Off 600 yds (271 rush) killing Ark St. Def OK
(10/4) Great Pass Off, run enough. TO's an issue, fun team




  
North Texas's OC Jordan Davis
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Chandler Morris32250963%377431127.4
Drew Mestemaker304665%4622210.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Shane Porter9764856.779
Makenzie McGill78470106.075
Chandler Morris6024244.049
Kiefer Sibley4420604.719
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
DT Sheffield668221112.575
Damon Ward Jr.41755418.457
Blair Conwright40542713.696
Miles Coleman36378210.549
Texas State's OC Mack Leftwich
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Jordan McCloud27238970%322230138.3
RJ Martinez182475%148016.2
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Ismail Mahdi18399145.445
Lincoln Pare9454785.873
Torrance Burgess Jr.6036726.157
Jordan McCloud7427873.842
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jaden Williams57807714.270
Joey Hobert7068089.740
Kole Wilson43630414.753
Chris Dawn Jr.37418611.360

North Texas's DC Matt Caponi
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jaylen Smith10680122
Jayden Hill863123
Jordan Brown794120
Evan Jackson591012
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Roderick Brown296530
Breylon Charles296531
Chavez Brown498410
Ethan Wesloski575321
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ridge Texada442007
Taylor Starling202004
Jayden Hill863123
Texas State's DC Dexter McCoil
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jordan Polk686252
Ryan Nolan521001
James Neal502011
Max Harris443120
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kalil Alexander4011652
Steven Parker299511
Jo'Laison Landry338540
Brice Bass437371
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Chris Mills333107
Joshua Eaton242115
Bobby Crosby181005