North Texas @ Texas Tech Game Overview
UNT vs TTURecords
UNT RecordLast 10
| Date | vs | Result | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 07, '24 |
SFA
|
W 35 - 20 | L -23 | u73.0 |
| Aug 31, '24 |
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USA
|
W 52 - 38 | W 6 | o61.5 |
| Nov 25, '23 |
UAB
|
W 45 - 42 | W -2.5 | o73.5 |
| Nov 18, '23 |
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TLSA
|
W 35 - 28 | W -1.5 | u69.0 |
| Nov 10, '23 |
@
SMU
|
L 21 - 45 | L 21 | u67.0 |
| Nov 04, '23 |
UTSA
|
L 29 - 37 | P 8 | u70.0 |
| Oct 28, '23 |
MEM
|
L 42 - 45 | W 6.5 | o69.0 |
| Oct 21, '23 |
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TULN
|
L 28 - 35 | W 20 | u64.5 |
| Oct 14, '23 |
TEM
|
W 45 - 14 | W -7.5 | u65.5 |
| Oct 07, '23 |
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NAVY
|
L 24 - 27 | W 6.5 | u60.0 |
UNT Next 3 Games
North Texas does not have any upcoming games scheduled.
UNT vs TTU Preview
Texas Tech will try to get back on the winning track against an old foe Saturday when North Texas rolls into Lubbock for the first time since 2000.
The Red Raiders (1-1) got thumped 37-16 on the road by Washington State last week, with turnovers (four) and the defense's struggles to stop the Cougars' running game (301 yards) topping the list of problems.
The loss, on the heels of a 52-51 overtime win against Abilene Christian on Aug. 31, has created some unrest with the Texas Tech fan base, a fact that isn't lost on third-year coach Joey McGuire.
In particular, the Red Raiders' defensive struggles are hard to ignore. Texas Tech ranks last or next-to-last in the Big 12 in every major category, surrendering an average of 515.5 total yards and 44 points per game.
"One of the biggest things we have to do is play better defense," McGuire said. "It has to start with that side of the ball."
That is a daunting proposition as Texas Tech braces for a Mean Green offense overseen by former Red Raiders offensive coordinator Eric Morris, who is in his second season as North Texas' head coach.
The Mean Grean (2-0) are off to their best start since 2018 and have churned out 1,054 total yards in wins against South Alabama and Stephen F. Austin, with quarterback Chandler Morris (no relation to his coach) leading the charge by throwing for 737 yards and seven touchdowns.
The potential for an offensive shootout looms because the Red Raiders have moved the ball effectively in both games. Texas Tech has done heavy damage through the air, with quarterback Behren Morton leading the Big 12 with an average of 350.5 passing yards per game and receiver Josh Kelly pulling in a national-best 19 receptions.
The Mean Green have surrendered an average of 415 yards a game, but some confidence is bubbling with a unit that began the season with eight new starters.
North Texas took major strides last week against Stephen F. Austin by limiting the Lumberjacks to 3-of-17 efficiency on third down.
"The chemistry on defense has come together surprisingly well," Mean Green linebacker Jordan Brown said. "We build each other up."
--Field Level Media
UNT vs TTUInjury report
North Texas's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No injuries to report. | ||||
Texas Tech's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No injuries to report. | ||||
QB Passing StatsRecent Games
| Date | Score | YDS | Att | Comp | Comp % | Y/A | TD/Int | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.Morris | Sep 7, 2024 | UNT 35 - SFA 20 | 322 | 44 | 26 | 59.1 | 7.3 | 4/3 | 136.9 |
| C.Morris | Aug 31, 2024 | USA 38 - UNT 52 | 415 | 41 | 32 | 78.0 | 10.1 | 3/0 | 187.2 |
| C.Rogers | Nov 25, 2023 | UNT 45 - UAB 42 | 403 | 53 | 30 | 56.6 | 7.6 | 3/1 | 135.4 |
| C.Rogers | Nov 18, 2023 | TLSA 28 - UNT 35 | 294 | 31 | 19 | 61.3 | 9.5 | 3/0 | 172.9 |
| C.Rogers | Nov 10, 2023 | SMU 45 - UNT 21 | 240 | 31 | 18 | 58.1 | 7.7 | 2/1 | 137.9 |
| Date | Score | YDS | Att | Comp | Comp % | Y/A | TD/Int | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Morton | Sep 7, 2024 | WSU 37 - TTU 16 | 323 | 58 | 34 | 58.6 | 5.6 | 1/2 | 104.2 |
| C.Brown | Sep 7, 2024 | WSU 37 - TTU 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0/0 | 0.0 |
| B.Morton | Aug 31, 2024 | TTU 52 - ACU 51 | 378 | 42 | 30 | 71.4 | 9.0 | 5/0 | 186.3 |
| B.Morton | Dec 16, 2023 | TTU 34 - CAL 14 | 259 | 43 | 27 | 62.8 | 6.0 | 3/1 | 131.8 |
| B.Morton | Nov 24, 2023 | TEX 57 - TTU 7 | 88 | 36 | 19 | 52.8 | 2.4 | 0/3 | 56.6 |
| B.Morton | Nov 18, 2023 | TTU 24 - UCF 23 | 256 | 35 | 21 | 60.0 | 7.3 | 2/1 | 134.6 |
UNT vs TTU Offense vs Defense
Key Stats League ranks in parenthesis
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 527.0 | (2) | Yards | (15) | 515.5 |
| 6.9 | (7) | Yards/Play | (15) | 6.8 |
| 143.0 | (61) | Rush Yds | (15) | 205.0 |
| 33.5 | (106) | Rush Att | (15) | 40.5 |
| 4.3 | (15) | Yards/Rush | (15) | 5.1 |
| 384.0 | (3) | Pass Yds | (15) | 310.5 |
| 43.0 | (2) | Pass Att | (15) | 35.0 |
| 29.5 | (3) | Comp | (15) | 22.5 |
| 68.6 | (44) | Comp% | (15) | 64.3 |
| 13.0 | (56) | Yards/Comp | (15) | 13.8 |
| 8.9 | (42) | Yards/Att | (15) | 8.9 |
| 163.5 | (42) | QB rating | (15) | 154.8 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 366.0 |
| 5.6 |
| 152.1 |
| 35.2 |
| 4.3 |
| 214.1 |
| 29.7 |
| 18.3 |
| 61.4 |
| 11.7 |
| 7.2 |
| - |
More Stats
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | (34) | Sacks | (134) | 0.5 |
| 10.0 | (28) | Sack Yds | (--) | 7.5 |
| 1.5 | (109) | Intercepts | (134) | 0.5 |
| 0.5 | (97) | Fumbles | (123) | 0.5 |
| 10.5 | (113) | Penalties | (15) | 4.5 |
| 86.0 | (108) | Penalty Yds | (15) | 39.5 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 1.8 |
| 11.9 |
| 0.7 |
| 0.5 |
| 6.3 |
| 54.7 |
Points
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.5 | (23) | Score | (122) | 44.0 |
| 10.5 | (12) | 1st Q | (88) | 7.0 |
| 7.0 | (70) | 2nd Q | (78) | 17.0 |
| 17.5 | (6) | 3rd Q | (122) | 7.0 |
| 8.5 | (78) | 4th Q | (125) | 10.0 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 26.4 |
| 6.3 |
| 7.8 |
| 6.0 |
| 6.1 |
Special Teams
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.3 | (43) | Yards/Punt Ret | (15) | 4.0 |
| 24.3 | (37) | Yards/KO Ret | (123) | 22.5 |
| 2.0 | (90) | FG Att | (15) | 3.0 |
| 1.0 | (96) | FG Made | (15) | 2.0 |
| 50.0 | (88) | FG% | (15) | 66.7 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 10.1 |
| 19.7 |
| 17.4 |
| 12.8 |
| 73.9 |