North Texas defense has improved from last season with new DC Skyler Cassity, especially in their secondary. The Cougars are a pass heavy team but have this difficult travel spot while also playing in 90 degree heat this afternoon. Washington State barely escaped an upset by the Vandals and may have a tough time slowing down this North Texas offense.
Last year Washington State games averaged 64 points, while North Texas Games averaged 68, so sue me to believe we are on pace for something similar here. Both teams have new quarterbacks but Washington State still aired out the ball 42 times last week and are playing a North Texas secondary that didn't look good last year and is yet to be battle tested this year. North Texas' offense also finds themselves in an air raid system too. The SportsLine Model projects 70 points.
Washington State games last season averaged 64 points, while North Texas games averaged 68, so its no surprise why our model likes the over here. While both teams have new quarterbacks, Washington State aired the ball out 42 times last week, and North Texas still has an air raid system. North Texas gave up 30 points to Western Michigan last week despite Western Michigan only passing for 87 yards. Last year North Texas ranked 122nd in pass yards allowed, so expect Washington State to try to air the ball out after North Texas' secondary hasn't been tested over the last two weeks. North Texas' offense is also a step up from Idaho and San Diego State, who Wazzu faced the first two weeks.
