2017 North Texas Football Schedule Released

MeanGreenTexan · January 26, 2017

http://www.meangreensports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012617aab.html

Sept. 2	LAMAR
Sept. 9	at SMU
Sept. 16	at Iowa
Sept. 23	UAB
Sept. 30	at Southern Miss
Oct. 7	Bye
Oct. 14	UTSA
Oct. 21	at Florida Atlantic
Oct. 28	OLD DOMINION
Nov. 4	at Louisiana Tech
Nov. 11	UTEP
Nov. 18	ARMY
Nov. 25	at Rice

Finally got those 3 Texas teams modified so that we don't have to play all 3 home or away each year!

Tyler Maryak · January 26, 2017

MeanGreen_MBA · January 26, 2017

nice line up...

eagle2014 · January 26, 2017

I like that they finally separated the Texas teams.

Harry · January 26, 2017

FOOTBALL

North Texas Releases 2017 Football Schedule

Mean Green Face Six Bowl Teams From Last Season, Host Lamar In Season-Opener

DENTON – Conference USA released its 2016 football schedule Thursday, setting the stage for head coach Seth Littrell’s second season in charge of the program. As it did in 2016, North Texas will play six home games and six road contests, and will have a midseason bye week.

The Mean Green enter 2017 after a successful first season under Littrell’s guidance. North Texas improved its win total from the previous season by four, improved its scoring average by 9.6 points per game and its scoring defense by 8.7 points per game. The year culminated with an appearance in the Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Bowl.

This year's non-conference schedule features home dates against Lamar and Army, as well as road games to Iowa and Metroplex rival, SMU.

“We are excited to challenge ourselves this fall against a schedule of very good opponents and happy to have the opportunity to continue the growth of this program,” Littrell said. “Having now seen the quality of coaches and players in Conference USA, we know what it takes to compete at the top level. We hope our fans continue this journey with us by buying season tickets and packing Apogee stadium in 2017.”

After opening with Lamar on Saturday, Sept. 2 at home, the Mean Green will face SMU for the fourth consecutive season, with this matchup taking place in Dallas at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on Sept. 9. It marks the 37th meeting all-time between the two.

On Sept. 16, the Mean Green travel to Iowa for only their second-ever meeting with the Hawkeyes, after the two faced off in Iowa City in 2015.

The non-conference schedule concludes on Nov. 18 with a Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Bowl rematch with Army. The Mean Green faced the Black Knights twice in 2016, defeating them 35-18 in West Point, New York, on Oct. 22, and falling 38-31 in overtime on Dec. 27 in the bowl game. It will be the third meeting between North Texas and Army in the last 13 months.

The Mean Green’s Conference USA slate kicks off as they welcome back UAB to conference play on Sept. 23 at Apogee Stadium. Dates on Oct. 14 with UTSA, Oct. 28 with Old Dominion and Nov. 11 with UTEP round out the home conference schedule.

North Texas travels to Southern Miss on Sept. 30, Florida Atlantic on Oct. 21, Louisiana Tech on Nov. 4 and Rice to close the regular season on Nov. 25.

It is important to note that all games are subject to date changes and some dates are expected to move in the coming weeks in order accommodate national television. Game times have not yet been determined.

Season tickets for 2017 are set to go on sale on Wednesday, Feb. 1, coinciding with National Signing Day. Fans will be able to purchase tickets through the Mean Green athletics ticket office. For more information, visit MeanGreenSports.com or call the ticket office at 940-565-2527 or 800-868-2366.

Follow along with National Signing Day at MeanGreenSports.com/SigningDay for up to the minute updates on the 2017 Mean Green signing class, as well as information on all signing day-related multimedia and events. Be sure to also follow @MeanGreenFB, @UNTGridiron, @SethLittrell and @MeanGreenSports on Twitter for more signing day content.

2017 North Texas Football Schedule

Sept. 2	LAMAR
Sept. 9	at SMU
Sept. 16	at Iowa
Sept. 23	UAB
Sept. 30	at Southern Miss
Oct. 7	Bye
Oct. 14	UTSA
Oct. 21	at Florida Atlantic
Oct. 28	OLD DOMINION
Nov. 4	at Louisiana Tech
Nov. 11	UTEP
Nov. 18	ARMY
Nov. 25	at Rice

CAPS – Home Game

Bold – Conference USA game

MeanGreen_MBA · January 26, 2017

I see 8 wins

meanrob · January 26, 2017

I'd say there's nine either/or games on that schedule.

Harry · January 26, 2017

Nice to get the bye prior to huge home game against UTSA.

Aldo · January 26, 2017

Diggin the UAB and ODU home games.

MeanGreenTexan · January 26, 2017

5 minutes ago, MeanGreen_MBA said:

I see 8 wins

I see 7
Lamar
UAB
EITHER SMU or UTSA
EITHER FLAtl or OD
Then close strong with wins against UTEP, Army & Rice

THOR · January 26, 2017

tap those brakes folks...good looking schedule...but tap those brakes....

UNTexas · January 26, 2017

Lamar? Opening day? Seriously?

Wag Tag · January 26, 2017

The bye week position is perfect!

Travis · January 26, 2017

13 minutes ago, meanrob said:

I'd say there's nine either/or games on that schedule.

I agree. Which is why I will go with 7 wins for 2017.

That_Guy_Arlo · January 26, 2017

Really liking this schedule. Splitting the Texas teams, perfect bye week, and some quality opponents at home. Can't wait!

UNT90 · January 26, 2017

No scheduling adjustments. I didn't expect them this year. I do expect them in years to come.

Mean Green 93-98 · January 26, 2017

34 minutes ago, UNTexas said:

Lamar? Opening day? Seriously?

Starting the season with a warmup opponent like the big boys do.

Army the other home OOC opponent.

6 home games.

SMU a non-travel "away" game for most fans.

I don't have a big problem with it.

wardly · January 26, 2017

We need to play someone like Lamar just as Iowa needs to play us.Six wins looks within reach.SMU,Iowa,So. Miss,ODU,LA.Tech look like loses, but its just January. Injuries and academics play a large roll in what we will put on the field in September.Good schedule, especially the bye week before UTSA.

Cerebus · January 26, 2017

This is why I love CUSA West,

8 Games in TX
1 in Louisiana.
1 in Iowa.
1 in Mississippi.
1 in Florida.

No problem opening up with Lamar, prefer to open with a 1AA or G5. I think the win against Idaho in 2013 was the springboard to the success that followed.

Stix · January 26, 2017

Rice Stadium is going to be pretty empty on 11/25. Since it's Thanksgiving weekend, I don't expect many NT fans to make the trip, not like this year.

But... I'll be there - it's a "home game" for me!

Moobs · January 26, 2017

So nice to have 6 actual home games!

What the hell do you mean SMU is a home game?

Good riddance...

Hunter Green · January 26, 2017

21 minutes ago, Stix said:

Rice Stadium is going to be pretty empty on 11/25. Since it's Thanksgiving weekend, I don't expect many NT fans to make the trip, not like this year.

But... I'll be there - it's a "home game" for me!

Me too!

1 hour ago, MeanGreen_MBA said:

I see 8 wins

I predict six.

All About UNT · January 26, 2017

18 minutes ago, Moobs said:

So nice to have 6 actual home games!

What the hell do you mean SMU is a home game?

Good riddance...

Come on dude........we bring as many into that stadium as they do. It's pretty much a home game. Dominate Lamar, as we should, and you could see a great turnout there (gonna have to advertise though Batchelder).

UNTexas · January 26, 2017

When I read about Lamar I always laugh because of the name. Younger people might not know why it makes me laugh. There's only one Lamar!

Edited January 26, 2017 by UNTexas

Hunter Green · January 26, 2017

2 minutes ago, UNTexas said:

When I read about Lamar I always laugh because of the name. Younger people might not know what I'm talking. There's only one Lamar!

And his javelin throw was something to behold!