North Texas is in the AP poll for the first time since 1959, but it hasn't cracked the College Football Playoff rankings yet

North Texas plays on a different financial level than the Lone Star State powers in Austin, College Station, and Lubbock. But the Mean Green might very well join college football' s most prestigious programs on a national stage next month.

Time and date: Saturday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET Spread: North Texas (-18.5)

North Texas was ranked in the AP top 25 poll for the first time since 1959 and controls its CFP destiny. Everybody knows about Eric Morris and Drew Mestemaker, but who has been the Mean Green’s unsung hero?

North Texas football head coach Eric Morris dished on "Wake Up Barstool" about his history recruiting quarterbacks.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — North Texas is becoming one of the most surprising teams in the College Football Playoff discussion, and its rise could quietly influence Arkansas as they evaluate coaching candidate Eric Morris.

With No. 22 North Texas in town for a marquee in-state matchup, and with bowl eligibility on the line, the Rice Owls are working to create the ultimate homefield advantage at Rice Stadium. One stop the Owls are pulling to lure students into the historic venue? Free beer!

Preview the Week 12 NCAA football matchup between the North Texas Mean Green and UAB Blazers with a prediction, pick, odds and more.

Utah running back Wayshawn Parker (1) runs with the ball as Baylor linebacker Kyland Reed (45) tries to stop him during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Waco, Texas. Credit: AP/Julio Cortez

There are five teams in the American Conference with just one league loss. A look at how the convoluted race might play out and tiebreakers in play.

As an incentive to its fans, Rice Football is going through extradoarindy lengths in their big game against North Texas.