Mean Green Edge Broncos in Overtime Thriller
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 3:30 PM ET · Waldo Stadium
North Texas Mean Green 33, Western Michigan Broncos 30, final. Our NCAAF picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won North Texas Mean Green vs Western Michigan Broncos?
North Texas Mean Green beat Western Michigan Broncos 33-30 at Waldo Stadium on September 6, 2025.
In a thrilling encounter at Waldo Stadium, the North Texas Mean Green edged out the Western Michigan Broncos 33-30 in overtime. This matchup showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with North Texas coming in with a strong away record of 2-0, while Western Michigan struggled at home with a record of 0-2.
North Texas entered the game with a recent form of 8-2 over their last ten games, although they were on a one-game losing streak following a 21-34 defeat to Tulane Green Wave. Despite this setback, they had been averaging an impressive 43.9 points scored per game while allowing 28.4 points. Their last five games reflected a solid performance, with an average of 42.6 points scored and 24.8 points allowed.
In contrast, Western Michigan had a record of 9-1 in their last ten games, riding a five-game winning streak prior to this fixture. They averaged 27.1 points scored and 14.3 points allowed during this stretch, suggesting a strong defensive performance. However, they had not yet found success at home this season, with their home record standing at 0-2.
The two teams had met earlier in the season, on September 6, 2025, where North Texas triumphed over Western Michigan with a score of 33-30. This previous encounter added an extra layer of intrigue to their rematch, as both teams sought to establish dominance in their head-to-head record.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability for either team, which can often play a significant role in the outcome of such tightly contested games.
The betting market reflected North Texas as the favored team in this matchup, although specific odds were not provided in the block. The conditions at Waldo Stadium were also not detailed, but the atmosphere of a college football game often adds to the excitement and unpredictability of the outcome.
Viewers were treated to a competitive game that ultimately went into overtime, with North Texas managing to secure the win. The match highlighted the resilience of both teams and showcased the thrilling nature of college football.
Leaders
- Passing yardsBroc Lowry5/10, 75 YDS, 1 TDWestern Michigan Broncos
- Rushing yardsJalen Buckley30 CAR, 112 YDSWestern Michigan Broncos
- Receiving yardsJalen Buckley2 REC, 51 YDS, 1 TDWestern Michigan Broncos
- Passing yardsDrew Mestemaker18/33, 224 YDS, 2 TDNorth Texas Mean Green
- Rushing yardsMakenzie McGill16 CAR, 102 YDS, 1 TDNorth Texas Mean Green
- Receiving yardsWyatt Young4 REC, 59 YDSNorth Texas Mean Green
Recent form
Western Michigan Broncos
Last 10: 9-1Streak W527.1 scored · 14.3 allowed per game6-0 at home
- W23-13vs Miami (OH) RedHawksDec 6
- W31-21at Eastern Michigan EaglesNov 26
- W35-19at Northern Illinois HuskiesNov 19
- W17-13vs Ohio BobcatsNov 12
- W24-21vs Central Michigan ChippewasNov 1
- L17-26at Miami (OH) RedHawksOct 25
- W42-0vs Ball State CardinalsOct 11
- W21-3at Massachusetts MinutemenOct 4
- W47-14vs Rhode Island RamsSep 27
- W14-13vs Toledo RocketsSep 20
North Texas Mean Green
Last 10: 8-2Streak L143.9 scored · 28.4 allowed per game4-1 away
- L21-34at Tulane Green WaveDec 6
- W52-25vs Temple OwlsNov 28
- W56-24at Rice OwlsNov 23
- W53-24at UAB BlazersNov 15
- W31-17vs Navy MidshipmenNov 1
- W54-20at Charlotte 49ersOct 24
- W55-17vs UTSA RoadrunnersOct 18
- L36-63vs South Florida BullsOct 10
- W36-22vs South Alabama JaguarsSep 27
- W45-38at Army Black KnightsSep 20
Standings
| Team | Overall | In conference |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Army | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Navy | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Rice | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Temple | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UAB | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Akron | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sacramento State | 0-1 | 0-1 |
Box score
| Stat | North Texas Mean Green | Western Michigan Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 25 | 18 |
| Third downs | 6-13 | 9-18 |
| Fourth downs | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total yards | 406 | 303 |
| Net passing yards | 224 | 87 |
| Completions | 18/33 | 7/14 |
| Yards per pass | 6.8 | 6.2 |
| Rushing yards | 182 | 216 |
| Rushing attempts | 30 | 57 |
| Yards per rush | 6.1 | 3.8 |
| Penalties | 9-81 | 9-75 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 23:22 | 36:38 |
Win probability
Above the line favours Western Michigan Broncos, below favours North Texas Mean Green.
Venue
- Waldo StadiumKalamazoo, MI
- Attendance20051
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