The North Texas Mean Green (3-1) take on a fellow AAC foe when they host the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-2) on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at DATCU Stadium.
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When is North Texas vs. Tulsa and when does it start?
This game between the Mean Green and Golden Hurricane will happen on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Expect to see the kickoff at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Where to watch North Texas vs. Tulsa
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North Texas Stats & Insights
The Mean Green knocked off the Wyoming Cowboys 44-17 in their most recent game.
North Texas ranks 106th in total defense this season (415.0 yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on offense, ranking 16th-best in the FBS with 485.3 total yards per game.
While the Mean Green rank 11th-worst in the FBS in passing defense with 285.5 passing yards allowed per game, it’s been a different story on offense, as they rank ninth-best in the FBS (326.0 passing yards per game).
On offense, North Texas ranks 68th in the FBS with 159.3 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 62nd in rushing yards allowed per contest (129.5).
The Mean Green sport the 22nd-best offense this season in terms of points scored (38.0 points per game), but they rank 13th-worst defensively (35.3 points allowed per game).
Tulsa Stats & Insights
The Golden Hurricane’s most recent game ended in a 23-20 win over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.
Tulsa ranks 57th with 417.3 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 83rd with 366.5 total yards allowed per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
With 240.5 passing yards per game on offense, the Golden Hurricane rank 57th in the FBS. On defense, they rank 104th, giving up 248.8 passing yards per contest.
In terms of rushing, Tulsa ranks 55th in the FBS on offense (176.8 rushing yards per game) and 44th on the other side of the ball (117.8 rushing yards allowed per contest).
With 29.8 points per game on offense, the Golden Hurricane rank 71st in the FBS. Defensively, they rank 104th, allowing 30.3 points per game.
North Texas Key Players to Watch
Chandler Morris has thrown for 1,204 yards (301.0 ypg) to lead North Texas, completing 66% of his passes and collecting 11 touchdown passes and six interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 41 rushing yards (10.3 ypg) on 17 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
Damashja Harris’ team-high 193 rushing yards (48.3 per game) have come on 23 carries, with one touchdown this year.
This season Shane Porter has rushed for 151 yards (37.8 per game) on 20 carries with one touchdown.
Damon Ward Jr.’s 288 receiving yards (72.0 yards per game) lead the team. He has 16 receptions with two touchdowns.
DT Sheffield has recorded 257 receiving yards (64.3 yards per game) and four touchdowns, reeling in 21 passes this year.
Wyatt Young has hauled in six catches for 119 yards (29.8 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
Tulsa Key Players to Watch
Kirk Francis has 879 passing yards (219.8 ypg) to lead Tulsa, completing 61.6% of his passes and tossing six touchdown passes and two interceptions this season.
Anthony Watkins has carried the ball 37 times for a team-high 186 yards (46.5 per game), with three touchdowns this year.
This season Lloyd Avant has taken 39 carries for 149 yards (37.3 per game).
Kamdyn Benjamin’s 359 receiving yards (89.8 yards per game) lead the team. He has 25 receptions with two touchdowns.
Zion Steptoe has racked up 109 receiving yards (27.3 yards per game), reeling in nine passes this year.
Corey Smith’s five catches have netted him 92 yards (23.0 ypg) and one touchdown.
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