North Texas vs South Alabama Prediction Thread

[Side.Show.Joe]

There were things I hoped to see this past off-season, like a new DC, a heavy influx of defensive talent, and a defensive scheme that fits our personal. We didn't get most of that.

6-7

[Mean Green 93-98]

38 minutes ago, Side.Show.Joe said:

There were things I hoped to see this past off-season, like a new DC, a heavy influx of defensive talent, and a defensive scheme that fits our personal. We didn't get most of that.

6-7

Sounds like you're predicting a pretty strong defensive performance in this game.

[UNT_FH_FR_YR]

South Alabama 34

UNT 41

#GMG

 

 

[NT80]

I hope this is not another FIU-like road game.   QB Morris must stay healthy for the Offense.  The Defense is still an experiment in progress.   Too many "ifs" at this point of the season until we see real performance.  

I predict a slow sluggish start and a $mut comeback to win...   NT 37-34.

[97and03]

On 8/24/2024 at 6:58 PM, emmitt01 said:

North Texas - 24

South Alabama - 35

Sorry, I don’t think fixing this defense is as a simple as plugging in a few new pieces on Week 1

And if you look at our defense, most are returners. Hard to believe we will roll out the same three starting LBs. 
I think your prediction is probably about right. 

[meangreenfaninno]

South Alabama -5.5 (-110) vs. North Texas

My number is 7.5 here. Factor in North Texas losing one of the best defensive players in fall camp to a season-ending knee injury, and we have a play on the Jaguars. Sure, South Alabama is breaking in new head coaches, so maybe we see something out of left field because that’s how college football is in 2024 when it comes to offseason turnover. But South Alabama promoted their offensive coordinator, Major Applewhite, and that gives me a little sense of continuity.

Worst line to bet: South Alabama -6.5 (-110)

[Side.Show.Joe]

4 hours ago, Mean Green 93-98 said:

Sounds like you're predicting a pretty strong defensive performance in this game.

Ha! Yeah, I got distracted and didn't finish before hitting the submit. 

UNT 38

USA 34

[Greendylan]

Never forget just how terrible NT was against two bad teams to start last season.  We looked like a mediocre FCS team until Week 3.

South Alabama 52

North Texas 23

 

[untjim1995]

If we have a defense that doesn't get pummeled, we will win a close game, like 31-27.

If not, I can see another road butt-kicking for the Mean Green. Like 48-24.

[Side.Show.Joe]

2 hours ago, Greendylan said:

Never forget just how terrible NT was against two bad teams to start last season.  We looked like a mediocre FCS team until Week 3.

South Alabama 52

North Texas 23

 

I agree, we looked terrible to start last season. But, I think Morris has too much pride to field another team that will start that bad again. And, USA is breaking in a new coach.

[NT80]

[UNTLifer]

21 hours ago, NT80 said:

Looks like Charlotte.

Edit: With an SMU crowd

Edited August 28 by UNTLifer

[meanrob]

Not seeing a lot of defense in this game. 

South Alabama- 44

Guys in Green- 38

[NorthTexasSportsNetwork]

All I'll say is, Chandler better be ready to carry this team.

[Dannymacfan]

On 8/28/2024 at 1:55 PM, NorthTexasSportsNetwork said:

All I'll say is, Chandler better be ready to carry this team.

I am excited to see what he can do for us!

[Coffee and TV]

Defense probably still sucks. 

USA - 42

Mean Green 35

 

*amended, USA won't score 50

Edited August 30 by Coffee and TV

[Ken14]

30-27 North Texas, I run out of beer late in the 4th quarter on this one.

[NT91]

SA 26

NT17

[97and03]

1 hour ago, NT91 said:

SA 26

NT17

I can’t imagine our defense only allowing 26 or the offense being held to 17. First game, so I guess the offense could sputter but little chance the D is that stingy. 

[El Paso Eagle]

21 hours ago, Coffee and TV said:

Defense probably still sucks. 

USA - 42

Mean Green 35

 

*amended, USA won't score 50

This is my same guess. 

[Moobs]

42-24, USA. 

I don’t think it’ll be that close and I’ll be mad that I paid ESPN+ again for the privilege of seeing it. 
 

Here’s to hopefully being pleasantly surprised! Cheers! 🍻 

[MeanGreenTexan]

On 8/25/2024 at 9:46 PM, MeanGreenTexan said:

Let’s just go out there and have fun!

My prediction:

NT - Fun!
SA - Also fun!  But maybe a little more fun.

We had so much fun!

SA had some fun, but not nearly as much as us!

[NT93]

On 8/24/2024 at 12:31 PM, NT93 said:

UNT 45

USA 38

We give up a lot of points, but we score more.

I wasn’t counting on the “blocked” punt TD.😁

[97and03]

16 hours ago, 97and03 said:

I can’t imagine our defense only allowing 26 or the offense being held to 17. First game, so I guess the offense could sputter but little chance the D is that stingy. 

Well both predictions here were correct but I would have expected the score to be reversed. Glad I was wrong and wr won, but man that defense still sucks. 

[NT80]

On 8/26/2024 at 2:00 PM, NT80 said:

I hope this is not another FIU-like road game.   QB Morris must stay healthy for the Offense.  The Defense is still an experiment in progress.   Too many "ifs" at this point of the season until we see real performance.  

I predict a slow sluggish start and a $mut comeback to win...   NT 37-34.

It was sort of a sluggish start (first half), much better in second half and a comeback win!  We outscored my prediction.