The Roadrunners head to Denton for a showdown with the Mean Green. UTSA’s looking to flip the script on a rocky season, and North Texas is trying to stay hot. Let’s break it down.
Have you seen this matchup before? You probably have — it’s the most-played series in UTSA history. But this one feels different. Welcome back to the OPP podcast. Today we’re diving into UTSA vs North Texas, a battle of AAC contenders with history, heat, and high stakes.
📍Game Info: – Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 – Time: 2:30 PM CT – Location: DATCU Stadium, Denton, TX – Watch: ESPN+
🔥 Opening Drive: UTSA (3-3, 1-1 AAC) rolls into Denton riding momentum after a 61-13 beatdown of Rice. North Texas (5-1, 1-1 AAC) is averaging 43.3 points per game — sixth in the nation. This is a clash of offensive firepower and defensive grit.
📊 Key Stats: – UTSA Offense: 394.2 YPG (67th), 34.5 PPG (39th) – North Texas Offense: 434.7 YPG (36th), 43.3 PPG (6th) – UTSA Defense: 365.8 YPG allowed (69th), 26.8 PPG allowed (87th) – North Texas Defense: 360.2 YPG allowed (67th), 27.2 PPG allowed (93rd)
UTSA’s rushing attack is the X-factor. They’ve averaged 294.5 rushing yards over the last two meetings with UNT. If Kevorian Barnes and Robert Henry get going early, the Roadrunners could control the tempo.
🎯 Players to Watch: – UTSA QB Eddie Lee Marburger: 1,278 yards, 11 TDs – UNT QB Drew Mestemaker: 1,573 yards, 13 TDs – UTSA LB Trey Moore: 6 sacks, 2 forced fumbles – UNT WR Caleb Hawkins: 5 TDs, 432 yards
📈 Betting Corner: North Texas is a -4.5 favorite. But UTSA has won the last four matchups and leads the series 8-5. Prediction: UTSA 38, North Texas 35. Expect fireworks and a fourth-quarter finish.
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