Stephen F. Austin vs North Texas Picks and Prediction – 9/7/2024

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks will take a road trip for the first time in 2024 in Week 2 with the game in Denton against North Texas. Stephen F. Austin comes into week two undefeated following a blowout 77 point victory in week 1 to open the new year. Defensively Stephen F. Austin dominated North American university giving up just 40 yards and 0 points in the game. Offensively Stephen F. Austin got everything they wanted compiling 675 yards to score 77 points including seventy in the first half. For other college football news our College Football Picks.

Sam Vidlak led the way for the Lumberjacks offense completing all 8 passes thrown for 208 yards and five scores. Gavin Rutherford completed 4 passes for 60 yards and Dalton McElyea completed 2 passes for 35 yards and two touchdowns. Qualan Jones led the team with 121 yards and one score on 9 carries, while Jaylen Jenkins chipped in 86 yards and two scores on 13 carries. Kylin Harris was the top receiver in the game with 115 yards and one score on 4 grabs.

The North Texas Mean Green will play their first home game of the year in week two undefeated riding a three-game winning streak dating back to last season. North Texas opened the season on the road with a 14 point victory against South Alabama. Defensively North Texas did have some issues giving up 38 points on 582 yards but allowed just six third down conversions resulting in the win. Offensively North Texas rolled pouring in 52 points including 38 in the second half on 550 total yards of offense.

Chandler Morris carried the North Texas offense completing 32 passes for 415 yards and three scores and ran the ball five times for 17 yards and two scores as well. Ikaika Ragsdale led the team with 45 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries. Damon Ward Jr. was the top receiver in the game with 230 yards and two touchdowns on 12 receptions. Blair Conright added 25 yards and one score on one catch.

Both teams come into this game undefeated as each will try to stay unblemished. Both teams had huge offensive showings but the Mean Green played a much better team. Take UNT to continue to play well as they pull off another win and cover at home in week 2. Final Score Prediction, North Texas Mean Green win and cover 35-14.