What you need to know about Tulane opponent North Texas

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THE CHEAT SHEET—What you need to know about Tulane’s opponent this week

Opponent: North Texas

Record: 2-2, 0-0 in Conference USA

Biggest win this season: Sept. 14’s 34-27 win against Ball State

Worst loss: The 27-21 loss to Ohio.

UNT’s Biggest threat: For the second straight week, Tulane faces a veteran quarterback who had had great success. North Texas passer Derek Thompson has passed for 1,020 yards in four games – the highest total through four games at the school since 2007. Thompson directed a scoring drive against No. 9 Georgia Sept. 21 to help the Mean Green tie the score at 21 in the third quarter. “He’s a great player,” co-defensive coordinator Jon Sumrall said. “He doesn’t throw a lot of interceptions, doesn’t take a lot of sacks, the offensive line helps protect him. This offense play is extremely balanced.” Thompson isn’t afraid of a hole. The Mean Green got down 20-3 to Ball State, but his 31-of-47 for 274-yard afternoon helped. He even threw in a 26-yard touchdown run—which won the game-- late in the fourth quarter.

Biggest weakness: Without questions, it’s pass defense. North Texas is ranked last in Conference USA in the category, allowing an average of 314.2 passing yards a game. Some of that has to do with opponent’s strengths, but the Mean Green has plenty of room for improvement in the secondary.

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