North Texas-Texas State predictions and odds

Get ready for a rare showdown in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl as the North Texas Mean Green take on the Texas State Bobcats at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas. This is the first meeting between these two programs since 1994 and adds an extra level of excitement to the game.

The Bobcats are determined to add another First Responder Bowl to their trophy cabinet after finishing the season with a 7-5 record and second place in the Sun Belt West Conference. The Bobcats, led by Jordan McCloud on offense, are a force to be reckoned with with an impressive 69.6% completion rate for 2,920 yards, 29 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

The Mean Green got off to a strong start to the season, taking a 5-1 lead, but struggled toward the end and finished with a 6-6 record. North Texas was led by quarterback Chandler Morris, who was the team’s standout player. Morris boasts a 63.1% completion percentage after throwing for 3,774 yards and an impressive 31 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Morris is entering the transfer portal, meaning the Mean Green will look to rookie Drew Mestemaker under center.

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First Responder Bowl Predictions: North Texas vs. Texas State

USA TODAY: The vast majority choose Bobcats

Scooby Axon: State of Texas
Jordan Mendoza: State of Texas
Paul Myerberg: North Texas
Erick Smith: State of Texas
Eddie Timanus: State of Texas
Dan Clouds: State of Texas

ESPN: Texas State 41, North Texas 30

Adam Rittenberg writes: “As SMU travels to the CFP, two in-state teams will occupy the stadium to close out the season. North Texas and Texas State have not played since 1994, when both teams competed in the Southland Conference. Texas State won the First Responder Bowl last year and brings a potent offense, averaging 37.1 points and 474.3 yards per game. will keep his team in this game until the fourth quarter, but Texas State has too much on offense with Ismail Mahdi, Jordan McCloud and others contributing.

BetMGM: Texas State will win

Staff writes: “The winning team model predicts that Texas State will win this game with a 70.3% certainty based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and current game results.”

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First Responder Bowl odds, lines: North Texas vs. Texas State

According to BetMGM college football odds, the Texas State Bobcats are the favorites to defeat the North Texas Mean Green.

Odds as of Thursday, January 2nd.

Spread: Texas State (-13.5)
Money lines: Texas State (-500); Medium Green (+375)
Over/Under: 61.5

Here’s how to watch North Texas vs. Texas State in the First Responder Bowl

Date: Friday, January 3rd
Time: 4:00 p.m. ET (1:00 p.m. PT)
TV: ESPN
Electricity: Fubo
Where: Gerald J. Ford Stadium (Dallas, TX)

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