North Texas enters Year 3 of the Eric Morris era poised for a breakout season. The Mean Green are a dark horse candidate to win the AAC because of a favorable schedule, potent offense, and a new defensive philosophy.
The offense finished sixth in 2023 and third in 2024 in total offense and the conference schedule doesn’t include Tulane or Memphis. The UTSA game is at home and the toughest non-conference opponent is a contest with Washington State at home. Skyler Cassity arrives from Sam Houston to improve the defense after helping a defense-led Bearkats program win 10 games in their second year at the FBS level.