Get ready for an exciting showdown in NCAA College Football as the North Texas Mean Green travel to take on the UTSA Roadrunners on November 15, 2024. Both teams are looking to bolster their postseason hopes, with North Texas holding a slight edge at 5-4 and UTSA at 4-5. With high stakes and both squads featuring explosive offenses, fans can expect a thrilling battle under the lights. Will the Mean Green capitalize on their momentum, or can the Roadrunners defend their home turf? Tune in for what promises to be a nail-biting contest!

Average Score Predictions from Models

BetQL: Predicted score of North Texas 34, UTSA 31.
ESPN: Predicted score of North Texas 31, UTSA 30.
SportsLine: Predicted score of North Texas 32, UTSA 29.
Dimers Platinum: Predicted score of North Texas 30, UTSA 28.
Leans AI: Predicted score of North Texas 33, UTSA 30.

Average Prediction Calculation

To find the average predicted score:

North Texas: $= 32$
UTSA: $29.6$

Thus, the average predicted final score is approximately:

North Texas Mean Green: 32
UTSA Roadrunners: 30

My Prediction Using Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean theorem for football can be expressed as:

To apply this:

Assume North Texas has scored an average of points per game and allowed .
Assume UTSA has scored an average of points per game and allowed .

Strength of Schedule

Both teams have faced tough opponents this season:

North Texas (5-4) faced teams like the Army and Memphis.
UTSA (4-5) had games against ranked opponents which may skew their performance metrics.

Key Player Injuries

North Texas Mean Green Injuries:

Oscar Hammond
Damashja Harris
Ikaika Ragsdale
Juwaun Price
Isheem Young

UTSA Roadrunners Injuries:

Jaren Randle
Willie McCoy
Devin McCuin
Oscar Cardenas
De’Corian Clark
DJ Allen
Nnanna Anyanwu

Injuries may significantly impact both teams’ performance, particularly in key positions.

Considering the average predictions from models, my calculated prediction using the Pythagorean theorem, and the impact of injuries:

Final Predicted Score:

North Texas Mean Green: 31
UTSA Roadrunners: 29

Pick: Take the North Texas Mean Green -1 point. ***LOSE***