The North Texas Mean Green (2-0) host the Washington State Cougars (2-0) at DATCU Stadium on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

The Mean Green are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-5.5), against the Cougars. The over/under for this game is 56.5 points.

Below you can find our betting preview for this this game between the Mean Green and the Cougars, and discover all of our expert predictions here, too!

North Texas vs. Washington State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Mean Green (-5.5)
• Moneyline: Mean Green (-215), Cougars (+176)
• Total: 56.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN U
• Live Stream: Fubo

North Texas vs. Washington State betting info and stats

North Texas has a single win against the spread so far this season (1-1-0). North Texas has covered the spread once this season when favored by at least 5.5 points. North Texas has won both games as a moneyline favorite this season. Washington State, in two games with a set spread this season, is 1-1-0 against the spread. Washington State has not played a game as an underdog on the moneyline so far this season.

North Texas vs. Washington State key players

North Texas Mean Green

• Drew Mestemaker has thrown for 553 yards (276.5 ypg) to lead North Texas, completing 64.6% of his passes and recording five touchdown passes this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 54 rushing yards on 10 carries with one rushing touchdown.
• Makenzie McGill has racked up 103 yards on 22 carries while finding paydirt two times.
• Kiefer Sibley has piled up 76 yards on 13 carries, scoring two times. He’s grabbed two passes for 35 yards (35.0 per game), as well.
• Wyatt Young’s 156 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 10 times and has collected eight catches and two touchdowns.
• Cameron Dorner has put together a 102-yard season so far with two touchdowns, reeling in eight passes on eight targets.
• Simeon Evans’ four grabs have turned into 67 yards.
• Ethan Day has 2.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 2.0 TFL and 11 tackles.
• North Texas’ leading tackler, Shane Whitter, has 16 tackles this year.
• Trey Fields has a team-leading one interception to go along with 14 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended.

Washington State Cougars

• Jaxon Potter leads Washington State with 465 yards on 51-of-72 passing with four touchdowns compared to zero interceptions this season.
• Kirby Vorhees is his team’s leading rusher with 19 carries for 86 yards, or 43.0 per game.
• Leo Pulalasi has run for 30 yards across five attempts.
• Josh Meredith paces his squad with 119 receiving yards on 10 catches with one touchdown.
• Tony Freeman has collected 107 receiving yards (53.5 yards per game) on 13 receptions.
• Jeremiah Noga’s six receptions (on eight targets) have netted him 63 yards (31.5 ypg).
• Isaac Terrell paces the team with 1.5 sacks, and also has 2.0 TFL and five tackles.
• Caleb Francl, Washington State’s tackle leader, has 14 tackles this year.