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FILE - North Texas running back DeAndre Torrey carries the ball on a touchdown run against Northwestern State during an NCAA football game Sept. 4, 2021, in Denton, Texas. Torrey is in the top 10 among active running backs in FBS with 3,228 yards rushing (ninth) and 36 touchdowns on the ground (sixth). He's also sixth in all-purpose yards (4,775). (AP Photo/Richard W.Rodriguez, File)
Streaking North Texas meets Miami (Ohio) in 2nd Frisco game

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2021 03:21 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, center left, shakes hands with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, center right, after an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Michigan won 42-27. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
AP Top 25 Takeaways Harbaugh's breakthrough; Harsin's miscue

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 27, 2021 09:18 PM EST

UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor signals to the crowd after losing an NCAA college football game against North Texas in Denton, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Andy Jacobsohn)
No. 15 UTSA's perfect season ends in blowout at North Texas

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 27, 2021 05:16 PM EST

UTSA tight end Oscar Cardenas (84) celebrates his winning catch against UAB with teammates Gregory Clayton Jr. (83) and Leroy Watson (1) during an NCAA college football game against UAB, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
No. 15 UTSA knows North Texas can ruin undefeated season

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 26, 2021 04:23 AM EST

Southern Mississippi takes the field at the start of an NCAA college football game against North Texas in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (Dominic Gwinn/Hattiesburg American via AP)
North Texas at Southern Miss 11/6/2021

Nov. 11, 2021 03:11 PM EST

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker reacts as he leaves the field following an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. Michigan State won 20-15. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Week 9 Preview: Wolverines-Spartans biggest of B10 battles

By Eric Olson Oct. 29, 2021 03:53 AM EDT

North Texas head coach Seth Littrell walks along the bench during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Under-the-radar Badie comes up big for Missouri

By Joe Walljasper Oct. 09, 2021 08:18 PM EDT

Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz, right, and North Texas head coach Seth Littrell, left, watch the teams warm up before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
North Texas at Missouri 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

Missouri running back Tyler Badie, right, is tackled by Tennessee defensive back Theo Jackson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Missouri starting fresh with North Texas coming to town

By Dave Skretta Oct. 07, 2021 01:44 PM EDT

Bennett named new DC at North Texas, his 10th school in role

Jan. 22, 2021 01:12 PM EST
DENTON, Texas (AP) — Phil Bennett was named Friday as the new defensive coordinator at North Texas, the 10th different school where he will coach in that role....

Clint Bowen leaving North Texas after 1 season as DC

Jan. 01, 2021 04:39 PM EST
DENTON, Texas (AP) — Clint Bowen is leaving North Texas after only one season as defensive coordinator, a move that coach Seth Littrell says was a mutual...

Appalachian State running back Camerun Peoples (6) runs past North Texas defensive back Upton Stout (18) during the inaugural Myrtle Beach Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at Brooks Stadium in Conway, S.C. Peoples gained 319 yards and scored five touchdowns on 23 carries to lead Appalachian State to a 56-28 win. (Keith Jacobs/The Sun News via AP)
Peoples sets bowl rushing mark, App State tops North Texas

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 21, 2020 06:30 PM EST

Middle Tennessee safety Gregory Grate Jr. (3) picks up a fumble by North Texas quarterback Austin Aune (2) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Grate ran the ball in for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
North Texas at Middle Tennessee 10/17/2020

Oct. 17, 2020 06:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Houston Baptist running back Ean Beek (2) takes a hand-off from quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) during the first half of an NCAA football game against UTEP in El Paso, Texas. Houston Baptist still had three games scheduled for its eighth football season when its FCS Southland Conference decided only a few weeks ago to not play league games this fall. Even with expanded protocols and more costly virus testing, the Huskies are moving forward with their remaining games. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton, File)
Texas schools carry apprehension into kickoff amid pandemic

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 05, 2020 04:14 PM EDT

North Texas fires both coordinators after 4-8 season

Dec. 02, 2019 01:14 PM EST
DENTON, Texas (AP) — North Texas coach Seth Littrell has fired his offensive and defensive coordinators after the Mean Green, a preseason favorite in...

California's Cameron Goode (19) tackles North Texas' Rico Bussey Jr. (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/San Jose Mercury News via AP)
Garbers helps Cal run past North Texas 23-17

By Michael Wagaman Sep. 14, 2019 08:29 PM EDT

California head coach Justin Wilcox looks toward the scoreboard during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Cal on a roll as it faces North Texas

By Michael Wagaman Sep. 13, 2019 05:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2018, photo, North Texas quarterback Mason Fine looks to throw a pass during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah State in Albuquerque, N.M. North Texas is favored to win West Division in Conference USA. Fine began his first camp way down on the depth chart--maybe sixth or seventh behind the transfer quarterback who did start the first game of the 2016 season. But Fine got into the opener as a true freshman, and has been UNT’s starter since taking that role his second game. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton, File)
Fine time at North Texas; QB's 4th season with Littrell

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 29, 2019 02:24 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Alabama's Najee Harris reaches for the end zone during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, in Santa Clara, Calif. Najee Harris has been a presence in Alabama’s backfield pretty much since he arrived as one of the nation’s top recruits. Now, he's finally the lead runner. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Analysis: Clemson, 'Bama, Ohio St and ... Washington to CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 22, 2019 02:33 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2018, file photo, North Texas quarterback Mason Fine (6) laughs about his second-half hand injury with coach Seth Littrell after North Texas pulled out a win against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA college football game in Denton, Texas. Going into Littrell’s fourth season, and with two-time C-USA offensive player of the year quarterback Fine one of nine starters back on the league’s highest-scoring offense, the Mean Green are again favored in the West Division. (Jake King/The Denton Record-Chronicle via AP, File)
Florida Atlantic at North Texas 11/15/2018

Aug. 15, 2019 12:12 PM EDT