North Texas Mean Green vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction, 9/6/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: North Texas Mean Green vs Western Michigan Broncos

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI

TV: ESPN/ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (+9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 60

The Western Michigan Broncos (0-1) are hosting the North Texas Mean Green (1-0) at Waldo Stadium on Saturday, September 6, 2025. North Texas opens as 9.5-point favorites. The total comes in at 60.

The North Texas Mean Green come into this game with a record of 1-0 for this year. In their last game, the Mean Green played against the Lamar Cardinals and notched a win by a score of 51-0. Against the run, the Mean Green conceded 31 yards on 27 attempts, which is an average of 1.1 yds per run allowed. North Texas allowed 13 completions on 27 attempts for a total of 88 yards, and a completion percentage of 48.1%. In all, they ran 75 plays which converted into 462 yds. The North Texas Mean Green ended up running the ball 41 different times and amassed 133 yards, earning them an average of 3.2 yds per carry.

In terms of scoring points, the North Texas Mean Green have an average of 51.0 points per game. Offensively they average 133.0 yards in the run game which is 82nd in college football. The Mean Green have earned 462 total yards for this campaign. In terms of getting in the endzone, North Texas has amassed 3 touchdowns through the air and 3 touchdowns on the ground. North Texas has accrued 26 first downs, and they have been called for 3 penalties for 20 yds. They have surrendered the football 1 time.

The Mean Green rank 5th in the nation when it comes to team defense, conceding 0.0 points per game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 1.1 yards per rushing attempt and 31.0 rushing yards per game so far this year. In total, they have allowed 31 yards via the ground game in 1 game. When talking about yards via the pass, the Mean Green have given up 88 yards which ranks them 17th in the country. They are giving up 88.0 yards per outing through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 48.1%. In total, they have relinquished 119.0 yards per game which ranks them 5th in the country. They have yet to surrender a touchdown on defense.

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The Broncos come into this matchup with a record of 0-1 for this year. In their last game, the Broncos took a defeat with a final score of 23-6 when they played the Michigan State Spartans. Western Michigan surrendered 44 attempts on the ground for 181 yards (4.1 yards per rush). The Broncos secondary gave up a completion percentage of 70.8%, surrendering 155 yards on 17 for 24 through the air. The Broncos finished with a total of 217 yards on 57 plays (3.8 yards per play). Western Michigan ran the ball for 1.2 yds per carry, totaling 29 yds on 24 attempts.

The Western Michigan Broncos are averaging 217.0 yards per contest, which has them sitting 128th in the country. The Western Michigan offense has totaled 21 yds of penalties on 5 infractions, which is 98th in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They average 29.0 yards per game. They have been able to obtain 10 first downs. In relation to their ability to score points, the Broncos sit 132nd in the country holding an average of 6.0 points per game. During this campaign thus far, the Broncos have thrown for a total of 188 passing yards, which is ranked 86th in college football.

The Broncos are surrendering 23.0 points per game, which has them sitting 89th in Division 1. Western Michigan has surrendered a total of 181 yards on the ground. They have allowed 1 touchdown through the air and 155.0 yards/outing, which has them sitting 52nd in college football. The Broncos defense has been on the field for 68 plays, which is good for 81st in D-1. They have compiled 1 fumble and 1 pick over the course of the season.

Who will win tonight's Mean Green/Broncos college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Mean Green -9.5

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