North Texas Mean Green vs Tulane Green Wave Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/5

College Football Preview

In Week 15 of the 2025 regular season, the American Athletic Championship features North Texas Mean Green against Tulane Green Wave. The game takes place at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, LA. Fans can catch the action on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 8:00 PM on ABC.

North Texas, ranked #20, boasts an 11-1 record this season. They are undefeated on the road with a 5-0 record. Tulane, ranked #21, holds a 10-2 record and remains unbeaten at home with a 6-0 record. Both teams share a conference record of 7-1, setting the stage for an exciting game.

North Texas Team Preview

North Texas Mean Green have been strong in recent games. They won against Temple 52-25, showing a great passing game with 366 yards. Their rushing game added 241 yards to seal the win.

The team continued their winning ways against Rice, scoring 56-24. The passing game shined with 469 yards, outpacing Rice’s 101 yards. They also kept turnovers low with no fumbles or interceptions in that game.

North Texas is led by Drew Mestemaker at quarterback, who has 3,825 passing yards this season. Caleb Hawkins is a key player with 1,206 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns. The team faces some injuries, but they have depth to handle challenges.

North Texas vs Tulane Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: North Texas Mean Green vs. Tulane Green Wave
  • Venue: Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, LA
  • Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
  • Betting Odds: North Texas -137, Tulane +114

Tulane Team Preview

The Tulane Green Wave have shown strong performance in recent games. In their last home game, they defeated the Charlotte 49ers 27-0 at Yulman Stadium. Tulane’s offense recorded 312 passing yards and 151 rushing yards, showcasing their ability to move the ball effectively.

In the game against Temple, Tulane won 37-13, demonstrating their strength on the road. They gained 231 passing yards and 175 rushing yards, outpacing Temple’s total yardage. This win marked their fourth consecutive victory, highlighting their solid form.

Tulane’s defense has also been strong, holding Florida Atlantic to 24 points in a 35-24 win. Despite allowing 375 passing yards, they managed to control the game with timely interceptions. The Green Wave’s defense ranks 13th in sacks and interceptions for the season, emphasizing their disruptive presence.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, North Texas is favored by 2.5 points. North Texas has an offense that ranks 1st in points scored, which should help them cover the spread against Tulane. The projected score is North Texas 38, Tulane 34, so take North Texas -2.5.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 66.5 points. North Texas and Tulane both have strong offenses, and North Texas also allows many points. The projected total score is 72, so go with the Over 66.5.