SMU Opens Up 4 1/2 Point Favorite

[Talon90]

After watching both teams last night this line is what I expected. I wouldn't be surprised to see the Over/Under go up.  It will be interesting to see how the line moves this week as well.

We will score a lot as SMU's secondary did not look very good.  On the other hand their QB (Buchelle) looks good and they have a balanced attack with speed at all the skill positions.  We need to be able to run the ball and get a few keep stops.  This is shaping up to be quite the shootout. 

 

Edited September 1, 2019 by Talon90

[Pavlovs Eagle]

ESPN's matchup predictor hasn't been very friendly to us either... I was expecting ESPN to give us a slight disadvantage, but not as much as they did on a percentage basis.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=401114253

[emmitt01]

SMU was the underdog against A-State

And we were only favored by 3.5 points last season.  We all know how that turned out.

Edited September 2, 2019 by emmitt01

[Wag Tag]

Home field.

[MeanGreen22]

Just now, Wag Tag said:

Home field.

Home field at Ford stadium? That would be new. 

[untjim1995]

2 hours ago, Wag Tag said:

Home field.

Now that’s funny...

[wardly]

Anyone else concerned that we gave up 31 points to a 1AA opponent?

[El Paso Eagle]

Hopefully Seth can use the underdog role to motivate the team 

[meangreenlax]

Since 2000 UNT has won 3, and SMU has won 4. I might be a partisan, but wins from the Coolidge and Hoover Administrations aren't that relevant.

[Philip Ferguson]

https://sportschatplace.com/picks/college-football/smu-vs-north-texas-9-7-19-college-football-pick-odds-and-prediction

"I'm not sure North Texas has the horses offensively to hang with SMU in this spot"

[Coffee and TV]

1 hour ago, wardly said:

Anyone else concerned that we gave up 31 points to a 1AA opponent?

Yes, but not 4.5 point dogs to SMU concerned.

[KRAM1]

1 hour ago, wardly said:

Anyone else concerned that we gave up 31 points to a 1AA opponent?

YES...very.  

[Salsa_Verde]

1 hour ago, meangreenlax said:

Since 2000 UNT has won 3, and SMU has won 4. I might be a partisan, but wins from the Coolidge and Hoover Administrations aren't that relevant.

Something the broadcasters always fail to mention. 

[Salsa_Verde]

I just don’t want a repeat of 2017 where SMU blew the doors off North Texas in the 1st half and game essentially entered into garbage time in the 3rd quarter. 

[DeepGreen]

1 hour ago, meangreenlax said:

Since 2000 UNT has won 3, and SMU has won 4. I might be a partisan, but wins from the Coolidge and Hoover Administrations aren't that relevant.

They're relevant if you're a smut fan.

[MrAlien]

both teams have talent, I think this game will come down to coaching and what adjustments each team can make after they get a few looks at each other.  that said, I was surprised the way UNT stayed committed to the a run defense when they were up 17+ points, instead of adjusting to a cover 2.

[emmitt01]

1 hour ago, DeepGreen said:

They're relevant if you're a smut fan.

Is being relevant to 10 people really “relevant”?  

And I guess I don’t mind broadcasters mentioning the all-time series record, as long as they mention that we curb stomped them last year.  

[golfingomez]

we gon smoke'em

[TheColonyEagle]

[Felozano]

8 minutes ago, TheColonyEagle said:

Seems pretty confident.  I hope we show up ready to play and shut them down!

[NorthTexasSportsNetwork]

12 minutes ago, TheColonyEagle said:

Wow they're saying our defense is god awful, but it seems like they are not that great anyways. Also the name north Texas state makes me sick!

[meangreenlax]

16 minutes ago, TheColonyEagle said:

 

1 minute ago, NorthTexasSportsNetwork said:

Wow they're saying our defense is god awful, but it seems like they are not that great anyways. Also the name north Texas state makes me sick!

P0ny Fans is one big delusional circle jerk. They could have gotten their backs blown out by AState and they would still think UNT has no chance.

[TheColonyEagle]

I don't know which one's worse...that one or the poster that said he wouldn't trade QBs

[NorthTexasSportsNetwork]

1 minute ago, TheColonyEagle said:

I don't know which one's worse...that one or the poster that said he wouldn't trade QBs

Even Sonny Dykes is joining the UNT-SMU non rivalry thing... 

[Philip Ferguson]

https://www.underdogdynasty.com/2019/9/2/20844173/first-reactions-to-week-2-matchups-ats-sports-gambling-betting-ucf-football

4. North Texas at SMU

Spread - SMU -4

The Mustangs had a hard fought and impressive win Saturday night over Arkansas State. Texas transfer quarterback Shane Buechele played well in his first start for the Mustangs passing for 360 yards in the air. This is also a revenge spot for SMU as they were humiliated by North Texas last season in Dallas. Mason Fine threw for over 400 yards and three scores in the easy win a year ago. North Texas had an up and down win over Abilene Christian on Saturday night. The Mean Green scored 51 points and Mason Fine played well. The defense however gave up over 450 yards and 31 points to ACU. I’m high on SMU this year and think they get revenge with a comfortable win over North Texas in their home opener.

I favor the Mustangs to win and cover