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Both teams will come out of the gate a bit rusty, having last experienced in-game situational football in October. There is definitely shootout potential in this one, especially if that rust becomes evident through missed tackles and blown coverages. North Texas has a slight advantage offensively, but Rice presents the much more potent defense in this matchup.

The key matchup to watch is the running back trio of DeAndre Torrey, Tre Siggers, and Oscar Adaway III against Rice’s powerful linebacking corps. Blaze Alldredge and Antonio Montero have been sharp on their assignments all season long, and they’re aiming to build off of magnificent performances against North Texas from last November.

Expect Jaelon Darden and Austin Trammell to trade blows in an offensive showcase. In the end, Rice’s defense will function as the separator and the unit records enough stops to lift the Owls to 2-1.

Prediction: Rice 38, North Texas 33

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https://247sports.com/college/north-texas/LongFormArticle/Preview-and-predictions-North-Texas-Mean-Green-football-finally-returns-faces-Rice-155073928/#155073928_3

North Texas is favored by a slight -1.5 margin, which is expected considering no one knows how this game is going to play out.

I believe the Mean Green will play well, but the more I look at the matchups, the harder it is to find where their significant advantage is. Rice’s offense should be able to run, their pass game is dangerous, their run defense is stout, so in order for North Texas to win, they need to win the turnover battle and get into third and manageable to make it simple on Jason Bean.

A shootout is a very real possibility, but can North Texas be disciplined enough to not make the mental mistakes that have ruined their chances in the past? I need to see it against a good team to believe it.

MeanGreen247’s predictions:

Matthew Brune: Rice 38, North Texas 28

Colin Mitchell: Rice 35, North Texas 32

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