SMU at North Texas 9/19/20 - College Football Picks & Predictions

On Saturday, the SMU Mustangs visit Apogee Stadium in Denton,Texas to play the North Texas Mean Green. SMU is 1-0 on the season following a 31-24 victory on the road against Texas State. Shane Buechele passed for 367 yards and one touchdown, as SMU was able to withstand mistakes after committing two turnovers in the second half. TJ McDaniel rushed for 130 yards and one touchdown, while Rashee Rice caught five passes for 101 yards. 

Shane Buechele has thrown for 367 yards and one touchdown, while the leading rusher is TJ McDaniel with 130 yards and one touchdown. Rashee Rice leads all receivers with 101 yards. SMU is averaging 177.0 yards rushing and 367.0 yards passing through the first game of the regular season for the Mustangs.

North Texas is 1-0 following its 57-31 victory over the Houston Baptist Huskies. However, the big news on the campus of the Mean Green is the resignation of the quarterbacks coach for North Texas. Tate Wallis announced his resignation just days after being arrested and accused of having an improper relationship with a student. The allegation stems from when Wallis was employed by Argyle High School as its offensive coordinator.

Jason Bean is leading North Texas in passing with 217 yards, three touchdowns and one interception, while Austin Aune has thrown for 111 yards and one touchdown. Running back Oscar Anthony III has rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns, while Greg White has caught two passes for 76 yards and one touchdown. Linebacker KD Davis is the leading tackler for North Texas with nine.