Washington State Cougars vs North Texas Mean Green Prediction, 9/13/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington State Cougars vs North Texas Mean Green

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025

Location: DATCU Stadium in Denton, TX

TV: ESPN/ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Mean Green (-4.5)

Total/Over-Under: 58.5

DATCU Stadium is where the North Texas Mean Green (2-0) will try to beat the Washington State Cougars (1-0) on Saturday, September 13, 2025. North Texas opens this matchup as 4.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total is set at 58.5.

The Washington State Cougars head into this game 1-0 for this season. In their last contest, the Cougars stepped onto the field against the San Diego State Aztecs and notched a win by a score of 36-13. In the running game, the Cougars conceded 82 yards on 30 tries, which averages out to 2.7 yards per run surrendered. Washington State surrendered 15 pass completions on 30 tries for 133 yds, and a completion rate of 50.0%. For the game, they had 78 plays which converted into 396 yards. The Washington State Cougars ended up running the ball 36 times and compiled 139 yds, which earned them an average of 3.9 yards per carry.

The Cougars currently have 607 yards in total for the season. In terms of getting in the endzone, Washington State has amassed 4 passing touchdowns and 1 touchdown on the ground. They have turned the football over 1 time. Washington State has accumulated 32 first downs, and they have been flagged for 15 infractions for 103 yds. As a team they hold an average of 71.0 yards in the run game giving them a rank of 132nd in the country. When it comes to putting points on the board, the Washington State Cougars have an average of 24.5 points per contest.

The Cougars rank 35th in college football when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 11.5 points per contest. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.6 yards per rushing attempt and 135.0 rushing yards per game on the campaign. For the season, they have conceded 270 running yards through 2 games. In terms of passing yards, the Cougars are giving up 166 yards which has them ranked 5th in the country. They have conceded 83.0 yards per game via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 54.0%. During this campaign, they are granting 218.0 yards per outing putting them at 17th in Division 1. They have surrendered 1 touchdown via the pass in addition to 2 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Mean Green come into this matchup with a record of 2-0 for this season. For their last game, the Mean Green went home victorious with a score of 33-30 when they played the Western Michigan Broncos. North Texas ran for 6.2 yards per carry, totaling 173 yards on 28 attempts. The Mean Green finished the contest with a total of 397 yards on 60 plays (6.6 yds per play). The Mean Green passing defense gave up a completion rate of 41.7%, surrendering 75 yards on 5 for 12 passing. North Texas conceded 47 run attempts for 180 yds (3.8 yds per carry).

When it comes to their ability to score points, the Mean Green rank 29th in college football with an average of 42.0 PPG. The North Texas Mean Green maintain an average of 429.5 yards per game, which ranks them 47th in college football. The North Texas offense has accrued 101 penalty yards on 12 violations, which ranks 61st in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have earned 50 1st downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Mean Green currently sit at 553 passing yards not to mention an average of 276.5 passing yards per outing, ranking them 31st in Division 1. They hold an average of 153.0 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 306 yards for the season.

The Mean Green are giving up 15.0 PPG, which has them ranked 48th in the country. North Texas has surrendered a total of 211 rushing yards (105.5 yards/game) as well as 2 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have allowed 1 touchdown from the passing game and 81.5 yards/outing, which has them sitting 4th in college football. The Mean Green defense has been on the field for 113 plays, which has them ranked 26th in the nation. They have earned 1 fumble and 1 pick so far this year.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Cougars +4.5

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