Washington State vs North Texas Prediction 9/13/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate a Washington State vs North Texas prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 13th at DATCU Stadium in Denton, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 3 matchup. 

Washington State Cougars Betting Preview

The Washington State Cougars are 2-0 this year after they defeated San Diego State by a score of 36-13 last week. Washington State was tied at seven after the first quarter, but they did lead 19-7 going into halftime. The Cougars extended that lead to 29-7 in the third and cruised to the easy win. Washington State out gained SDSU by a total of 396-215, went 5-18 on third down conversions, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the win. Jaxon Potter went 28-42 for 257 yards and three touchdowns, while Joshua Meredith caught eight passes for 88 yards in the game. Kirby Vorhees rushed 13 times for 67 yards in the win. 

Washington State opened the 2025 season with a 13-10 win over Idaho in week one. Washington State is averaging 24.5 points per game with 232.5 passing yards and 71 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 11.5 points against per game this season. Jaxon Potter has completed 70.8% of his passes for 465 yards and four touchdowns, while Joshua Meredith has caught 10 passes for 119 yards and one score. Kirby Vorhees is the leading rusher with 86 yards on 19 carries this season. 

North Texas Mean Green Betting Preview

The North Texas Mean Green are 2-0 this season after they defeated Western Michigan in overtime by a score of 33-30 last week. North Texas failed to score in the first quarter and they trailed 17-7 going into halftime. The Mean Green trailed 27-17 in the fourth quarter, but they scored the last 10 points to force overtime, before winning in the first overtime session. UNT out gained Western Michigan by a total of 406-303, went 6-14 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the win. Drew Mestemaker went 18-33 for 224 yards and two touchdowns, while Wyatt Young caught four passes for 59 yards in the game. Makenzie McGill II led the running game with 16 carries for 102 yards and one score in the win. 

North Texas started the season with a 51-0 win over Lamar in week one. The Mean Green are averaging 48 points per game with 276.5 passing yards and 157.5 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 15.0 points against per game this season. Drew Mestemaker has completed 64.6% of his passes for 553 yards and five touchdowns, while Makenzie McGill II has rushed 22 times for 103 yards and two scores. Wyatt Young has led the receivers with eight catches for 156 yards and two touchdowns this season. 

Why North Texas will beat Washington State 

North Texas has won 15 of its last 16 games as a home favorite.
Washington State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.
North Texas has covered the spread in three of its last four games as a home favorite.

Why Washington State will beat North Texas

Washington State has won four of its last five September games as an underdog.
North Texas has lost three of its last four home games.
Washington State has covered the spread in seven of its last eight September games as an underdog.
North Texas has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

Eleven of North Texas’ last 12 September games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Each of Washington State’s last four September games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

North Texas ranks 13th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (211.0).
North Texas ranks T15th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (12.0).
Washington State ranks 4th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (83.0).
Washington State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (71.0).

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Washington State vs North Texas Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with 2-0 records to start the season, but only one will leave Denton, Texas undefeated. North Texas barely escaped with the win last week against Western Michigan, who is not a very good opponent. Washington State nearly lost to Idaho in week one, but dominated San Diego State last week. We have seen the Cougars play very strong defense in their first two games and I think that will continue here, as I am not sold on the North Texas offense. On the other side, Washington State is averaging just 24.5 points per game. Take the under in this game.