Who's Playing
North Texas Mean Green @ South Alabama Jaguars
Current Records: North Texas 0-0, South Alabama 0-0
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 5 p.m. ET
- Where: Hancock Whitney Stadium -- Mobile, Alabama
- TV: ESPN+
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $12.00
What to Know
The North Texas Mean Green will hit the road to start this year's campaign against the South Alabama Jaguars. Kickoff is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
A big factor in this game might be passing touchdowns, as these two were some of the best in the league in that department last year. North Texas were ranked 11th in the nation last season, with 33 over the course of the season. South Alabama did well in that department too, as they were ranked 23rd with 24 in total.
Looking back to last season, North Texas finished on the wrong side of .500 (5-7), but they'll be hoping to turn things around this year. On the other hand, South Alabama wound up balanced, finishing 6-6.
North Texas is hoping to beat the odds on Saturday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. They finished last season with a 7-4-1 record against the spread.
Odds
South Alabama is a solid 6-point favorite against North Texas, according to the latest college football odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Jaguars as a 7-point favorite.
The over/under is 62 points.
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