North Texas Mean Green Set to Face UAB Blazers This Saturday

Protective Stadium, Birmingham, AL – The North Texas Mean Green (8-1) will take on the UAB Blazers (3-6) this Saturday at 2 p.m. ET. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+.

North Texas has had a strong season, ranking as one of the top offenses in college football. Averaging 44.4 points per game, they stand second in the FBS. The team has been consistent in its scoring, though their defense allows an average of 24.1 points per game.

Star runner Caleb Hawkins has been crucial to North Texas’s success. He has amassed 2,692 passing yards this season, along with 21 touchdowns and just four interceptions. On the ground, he has added 51 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns.

In their season so far, the Mean Green’s only loss came against a tough opponent on October 10, when they fell 63-36. Since then, they have rebounded well, winning their last three games comfortably.

UAB, on the other hand, has struggled this season, currently sitting with a 3-6 record. They have averaged 399.6 total yards per game offensively, which ranks 60th in the FBS. Defensively, they are ranked 108th, giving up an average of 409.2 total yards per game to their opponents.

As North Texas prepares to face UAB, players will be looking to maintain their momentum and secure an important victory as they push towards the postseason.