- Game: North Texas Mean Green vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
- Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023
- Location: Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, LA
- TV: ESPN+
- Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (-3)
- Total/Over-Under: 68
The North Texas Mean Green will face the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in a highly anticipated college football game on September 16, 2023, at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, LA. The Bulldogs are currently favored with a -3 point spread, and the over-under is set at 68.
The Mean Green have had a challenging season with a record of 0-2. In their previous game against the FIU Panthers, they suffered a 46-39 loss. Stone Earle was the standout rusher for the Mean Green, gaining 71 yards on 8 attempts. Chandler Rogers had an impressive performance, completing 11 out of 15 passes for 201 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Mean Green defense struggled, allowing 223 rushing yards on 35 attempts and 291 passing yards on 20 completions. Overall, the Mean Green offense accumulated 548 yards on 82 plays.
So far this season, the Mean Green have accumulated a total of 773 yards. They have scored 6 touchdowns through the air and 2 rushing touchdowns but have also turned the ball over 6 times. Offensively, they have recorded 35 first downs and have been penalized 5 times for 55 yards. The Mean Green have averaged 144.0 rushing yards per game and have scored an average of 30.0 points per game.
Defensively, the Mean Green have struggled in allowing 613 passing yards and conceding a completion percentage of 66.2%. They have surrendered an average of 598.5 yards per game and have given up a total of 13 touchdowns. Their run defense has been particularly weak, allowing an average of 292.0 rushing yards per game. Overall, the Mean Green have allowed an average of 52.0 points per game.
The Bulldogs enter this game with a 2-1 record. In their previous game against the Northwestern State Demons, they secured a dominant 51-21 victory. Hank Bachmeier had a solid performance, throwing for 110 yards and 1 touchdown without any interceptions. Keith Willis Jr. was the standout rusher, gaining 188 yards on 13 carries. The Bulldogs offense accumulated a total of 478 yards on 60 plays.
For the season, the Bulldogs have averaged 398.0 yards per game and have scored an average of 29.0 points per game. They have recorded 61 first downs and have been penalized for 181 yards on 18 infractions. In terms of rushing yards, they have averaged 169.7 per game. The Bulldogs have accumulated 685 passing yards this season, averaging 228.3 yards per game.
Defensively, the Bulldogs have allowed an average of 25.3 points per game. They have given up a total of 572 rushing yards and 130.3 passing yards per game. They have intercepted 4 passes and recovered 0 fumbles.
Based on the current statistics and team performances, it is predicted that the Bulldogs will win this game with a -3 point spread.
Guy’s Pick: Take the Bulldogs -3
