DMN Preview NT 13 vs LaTech 31

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Preview: North Texas (2-3) at Louisiana Tech (2-3)

08:31 PM CDT on Friday, October 21, 2005

By BRETT VITO / Denton Record-Chronicle

3 p.m., Joe Aillet Stadium, (KWRD-FM 100.7, KNTU-FM 88.1)

Line: Louisiana Tech by 20

WHAT'S ON THE LINE

UNT – The Mean Green is looking to build on its victory over Florida International.

TECH – The Bulldogs are seeking to avoid a third conse- cutive homecoming game loss.

WHO'S HOT

UNT – Junior LB Phillip Graves had two sacks, an interception, forced fumble and fumble re- covery vs. Florida International.

TECH – Junior WR Jonathan Holland had a career-high six catches for 76 yards vs. Nevada.

WHO'S NOT

UNT – The team drove into the Golden Panthers' territory five times without scoring.

TECH – RBs Mark Dillard, Freddie Franklin and Patrick Jackson combined for 78 yards on 27 carries in a loss to Nevada.

STAT THAT TELLS THE STORY

UNT is tied for sixth in Division I-A in turnover margin (plus-1.40).

KEY MATCHUP: UNT RBs PATRICK COBBS AND JAMARIO THOMAS VS. TECH'S FRONT SEVEN

UNT has struggled to get its running game going behind Cobbs and Thomas, who are averaging 81.0 and 36.0 rushing yards a game, respectively.

UNT WINS IF: It get its offense on track. UNT averages 9.2 points.

TECH WINS IF: It maintains its pace of 24.4 points a game.

PREDICTED SCORE

Louisiana Tech 31, UNT 13