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NCAA Football Betting Online: The North Texas Mean Green needed help, but did make it to a bowl game despite only winning five games a season ago. While they have some significant pieces back on offense, the expectations are lower this season, with their projected win total less than the wins they compiled a season ago.
North Texas had a poor point-differential a season ago, regularly losing games in blowout fashion, which is why the oddsmakers don’t have a lot of faith in the 2017 team. The Mean Green would love to exceed those expectations and make a return trip to a bowl game this season.
2017 North Texas Mean Green at a Glance
North Texas National Championship Odds:
North Texas Odds To Win Conference USA:
North Texas Regular Season Win Total: 4
North Texas only averaged 24.8 points per game last season but there is reason to believe it can improve on that in 2017. Quarterback Mason Fine returns after throwing for 1,572 yards with six touchdowns against five interceptions a season ago, although injuries forced him to the sideline for several contests. Fine needs to improve on those numbers but another year of experience should help.
The Mean Green will rely heavily on star running back Jeffery Wilson, who had 169 carries for 936 yards and 14 touchdowns a season ago. As long as the offensive line can hold up, he should cross the 1,000-yard threshold.
The North Texas secondary looks solid, led by star safety Kishawn McClain, who had 91 tackles and three interceptions a season ago. Cornerback Nate Brooks is looking to have a breakout year. The Mean Green need to make sure their run defense is stout or else the defensive backs won’t be in a position to make plays.
2017 North Texas Mean Green Schedule
September 2: North Texas vs. Lamar
September 9: North Texas at SMU
September 16: North Texas at Iowa
September 23: North Texas vs. UAB
September 30: North Texas at Southern Miss
October 14: North Texas vs. UTSA
October 21: North Texas at Florida Atlantic
October 28: North Texas vs. Old Dominion
November 4: North Texas at Louisiana Tech
November 11: North Texas vs. UTEP
November 18: North Texas vs. Army
November 25: North Texas at Rice
List of North Texas Mean Green Seasons
| Year |
W |
L |
T |
Bowl |
| 2016 |
5 |
8 |
0 |
Heart of Dallas Bowl-L |
| 2015 |
1 |
11 |
0 |
|
| 2014 |
4 |
8 |
0 |
|
| 2013 |
9 |
4 |
0 |
Heart of Dallas Bowl-W |
| 2012 |
4 |
8 |
0 |
|
| 2011 |
5 |
7 |
0 |
|
| 2010 |
3 |
9 |
0 |
|
| 2009 |
2 |
10 |
0 |
|
| 2008 |
1 |
11 |
0 |
|
| 2007 |
2 |
10 |
0 |
|
| 2006 |
3 |
9 |
0 |
|
| 2005 |
2 |
9 |
0 |
|
| 2004 |
7 |
5 |
0 |
New Orleans Bowl-L |
| 2003 |
9 |
4 |
0 |
New Orleans Bowl-L |
| 2002 |
8 |
5 |
0 |
New Orleans Bowl-W |
| 2001 |
5 |
7 |
0 |
New Orleans Bowl-L |
| 2000 |
3 |
8 |
0 |
|
| 1999 |
2 |
9 |
0 |
|
| 1998 |
3 |
8 |
0 |
|
| 1997 |
4 |
7 |
0 |
|
| 1996 |
5 |
6 |
0 |
|
| 1995 |
2 |
9 |
0 |
|
| 1982 |
2 |
9 |
0 |
|
| 1981 |
2 |
9 |
0 |
|
| 1980 |
6 |
5 |
0 |
|
| 1979 |
5 |
6 |
0 |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
2 |
0 |
|
| 1977 |
9 |
2 |
0 |
|
| 1976 |
6 |
5 |
0 |
|
| 1975 |
7 |
4 |
0 |
|
| 1974 |
2 |
7 |
2 |
|
| 1973 |
5 |
5 |
1 |
|
| 1972 |
1 |
10 |
0 |
|
| 1971 |
3 |
8 |
0 |
|
| 1970 |
3 |
8 |
0 |
|
| 1969 |
7 |
3 |
0 |
|
| 1968 |
8 |
2 |
0 |
|
| 1967 |
7 |
1 |
1 |
|
| 1966 |
8 |
2 |
0 |
|
| 1965 |
3 |
7 |
0 |
|
| 1964 |
2 |
7 |
1 |
|
| 1963 |
3 |
6 |
0 |
|
| 1962 |
6 |
4 |
0 |
|
| 1961 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
|
| 1960 |
2 |
6 |
1 |
|
| 1959 |
9 |
2 |
0 |
Sun Bowl-L |
| 1958 |
7 |
2 |
1 |
|
| 1957 |
5 |
5 |
0 |
|
| 1956 |
7 |
2 |
1 |
|
| 1955 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
|
| 1954 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
|
| 1953 |
3 |
6 |
1 |
|
North Texas has some intriguing pieces back, and it’s possible that both sides of the ball can improve this season. However, even if that happens, it may not make itself known in the win-loss column. The Mean Green is significantly worse than a few teams on their schedule and will need to play in the games that are closer to toss-ups.
Last season, North Texas was able to pull out some much-needed wins. Without as much luck this time around, it will be hard to duplicate that win total. The Mean Green could be hard-pressed to make a bowl game after the 2017 regular season.
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