Summary
North Texas will play against San Diego State in the New Mexico Bowl at the University Stadium in Albuquerque. North Texas aims to end a losing streak in bowl games, while both teams have changes in their coaching staff.
Key Facts
- North Texas Mean Green has a record of 11-2 and is trying to win their first bowl game since 2013.
- North Texas lost to Tulane, ending a five-game win streak.
- Coach Eric Morris has moved to Oklahoma State; Drew Svoboda will lead North Texas for this game.
- Quarterback Drew Mestemaker has completed 4,129 yards this season.
- Running back Caleb Hawkins might not play due to an injury.
- San Diego State Aztecs have a record of 9-3 and last played North Texas in 1975.
- San Diego State's defensive coordinator, Rob Aurich, left for Nebraska; Demetrius Sumler will handle the defense in this game.
- San Diego State players Jared Badie and August Salvati entered the transfer portal, and quarterback Jayden Denegal is recovering from surgery.
