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Sun Belt Week One Fearless Predictions


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North Texas at Texas 12 pm EST Saturday, September 2nd

Why to watch: The defending national champions take the field for a light scrimmage before the showdown with Ohio State next week. All eyes will be on Texas in game one of the post-Vince Young era, and panic sirens will go off if this isn't a big-time blowout by midway through the second quarter. North Texas is coming off a horrendous 2-9 season and will have to wait a little longer before trying to turn things around. Obviously the Mean Green doesn't have a shot at winning, but SMU will look like it's going half speed next week after seeing a team as good as UT. If UNT can do anything with some success, it'll carry over in a big way.

Why North Texas might win: Jamario Thomas will regain his 2004 form and tear off over 200 yards helping the Mean Green control the clock and tempo while the veteran defense will confuse and confound new Texas quarterback Colt McCoy and Jevan Sneed and ... and then the off-ramp comes up to exit fantasyland. UNT will be trying well into the fourth quarter once the Texas second and third stringers are getting playing time, so there's a chance for a few late scores to make things look cosmetically better. There's enough experience on both sides of the ball to avoid a total disaster for a few drives, however ...

Why Texas might win: ... the Texas second and third stringers are good enough to beat North Texas 54-3. The Mean Green offense did absolutely squat last season against any defense with a pulse, and things don't look to be appreciably better right away. The UNT quarterback situation is still unsettled and there isn't nearly enough overall firepower, especially with wide receiver Johnny Quinn returning from surgery on his hand, to hope for more than a few oh-by-the-way points.

Who to watch: Everyone will be focusing on the quarterbacks. North Texas is looking for some consistency under center and is almost certain to play both Woody Wilson and Matt Phillips after 2005 starter Daniel Meager suffered problems from a concussion late in fall practice. Wilson, a JUCO transfer, is the one to watch. The Texas situation is a bit more settled with Colt McCoy getting the starting nod, but freshman Jevan Snead will get plenty of meaningful work. These two don't have to be Vince, but they have to prove they can get the offense moving.

What will happen: You don't think Texas is a wee bit miffed over being passed over by Ohio State and Notre Dame in the first round of rankings? You don't think Texas is a wee bit tired about hearing how it was all Vince Young last year? Expect a bit of an early statement.

CFN Prediction: Texas 54 ... North Texas 6 ... Line: Texas -41

Must See Rating: (5 skip the birth of your first born - 1 Pants Off, Dance Off) ... 1.5

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... the Texas second and third stringers are good enough to beat North Texas 54-3. The Mean Green offense did absolutely squat last season against any defense with a pulse, and things don't look to be appreciably better right away. The UNT quarterback situation is still unsettled and there isn't nearly enough overall firepower, especially with wide receiver Johnny Quinn returning from surgery on his hand, to hope for more than a few oh-by-the-way points.

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