Temple Owls vs North Texas Mean Green Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/28

College Football Preview

In Week 14 of the 2025 NCAA football season, the Temple Owls will travel to face the North Texas Mean Green. The game is set to take place at DATCU Stadium in Denton, Texas. Kickoff is scheduled for Friday, November 28, 2025, at 3:30 PM, and fans can catch the action on ESPN.

The Owls enter this game with a season record of 5-6, looking to improve their standing. On the other side, the Mean Green hold an impressive 10-1 record and are ranked #21 in the AP Poll. With both teams in the American Conference, this game carries conference implications.

Temple Team Preview

The Temple Owls have struggled in recent games, losing three of their last four. They faced Tulane and fell 37-13. In that game, the Owls managed only 20 rushing yards, which hurt their chances.

Temple’s offense has seen some bright spots this season. Jay Ducker, their top running back, has gained 746 rushing yards in 11 games. Evan Simon has also been a key player, throwing for 2,016 yards and 24 touchdowns.

The Owls have been dealing with several injuries. Key players like Johnny Martin and JoJo Huntley are out for the season. This has made it tough for Temple to find consistency on the field.

Temple vs North Texas Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Temple Owls vs. North Texas Mean Green
  • Venue: DATCU Stadium in Denton, TX
  • Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Temple Moneyline +831, North Texas Moneyline -1457, Temple Spread +20.0 (-110), North Texas Spread -20.0 (-110), Total Over 65.5 (-110), Total Under 65.5 (-111)

North Texas Team Preview

North Texas Mean Green has performed well in recent games. They won against Rice Owls with a score of 56-24. In that game, they had 469 passing yards and 171 rushing yards, showing a strong offense.

The team also secured a win over UAB Blazers, 53-24. In this game, they gained 298 passing yards and 208 rushing yards. Their defense forced three interceptions, which helped them control the game.

At home, North Texas won against Navy Midshipmen, 31-17. They recorded 234 passing yards and 197 rushing yards in this game. The team is facing some injuries, with key players like Shane Whitter out for the season.

BTB Betting Pick

The North Texas Mean Green are favored by 20 points against the Temple Owls. North Texas has the top-ranked offense with 509 points this season, while Temple’s defense ranks 117th in points allowed. With North Texas’s strong offensive stats, they should cover the -20 spread.

The total for the game is set at 65.5 points. North Texas averages 509 points this season, and Temple allows 304 points. With these stats, the game is projected to end with a total over 65.5 points.