Florida Atlantic at North Texas 10/1/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 09/30/2022 at 7:22 PM ET

Florida Atlantic at North Texas 10/1/22 - College Football  Picks & Predictions

Apogee Stadium in Denton, TX will welcome the Florida Atlantic Owls for a matchup with the North Texas Mean Green. FAU is 2-3 thus far this season riding a 2 game losing streak following a 2 point loss to Purdue on Friday. Offensively Florida Atlantic played great against Purdue accumulating 419 yards including 230 through the air but scored only 26 points in the game after two turnovers.

N’Kosi Perry led the way for Florida Atlantic completing 18 of 30 passes for 230 yards and three scores, while running the ball 13 times for 93 yards as well. LaJohntay Wester led all receivers with 90 yards and three scores on 9 catches and Je’Quan Burton added 49 yards on two receptions as well.

The North Texas Mean Green return home this week riding a 2 game losing streak after a 10 point loss to Memphis. Offensively North Texas controlled the game with 473 yards of offense and 34 points, but three turnovers lead to a loss.

Austin Aune motored the North Texas offense completing 27 of 49 passes for 371 yards and three scores. Oscar Adaway III led all North Texas ballcarriers with 46 yards on 12 carries and Jordan Smart was the #1 receiver with 82 yards on five catches. Ja’Mori Maclin chipped in 81 yards and one touchdown on three receptions as well.

Both teams come into this week struggling as each will look to turn their season around. North Texas is the slightly better overall team and will have the benefit of the home crowd. Look for North Texas to rely on their fans as they keep the game close leading to the cover. Final Score Prediction, North Texas Mean Green wins and covers 28-27.

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