Texas State Bobcats defeat North Texas Mean Green 49-35: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · NCAAF · North Texas Mean Green 35, Texas State Bobcats 49
The Texas State Bobcats beat the North Texas Mean Green 49-35 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at UFCU Stadium. The Texas State Bobcats covered the spread as 3-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 62.5, with 84 points combined.
North Texas Mean Green vs. Texas State Bobcats final score and game recap
The Texas State Bobcats led 21-7 after the first quarter. It was 28-28 at halftime. The Texas State Bobcats outscored the North Texas Mean Green 21-7 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Tayven Jackson (North Texas Mean Green): 43/57 passing for 483 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Justin Stevenson (North Texas Mean Green): 10 catches for 122 yards.
- Brad Jackson (Texas State Bobcats): 16/22 passing for 268 yards, 4 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Torrance Burgess Jr. (Texas State Bobcats): 25 carries for 214 yards.
Who covered the spread in North Texas Mean Green vs. Texas State Bobcats?
The Texas State Bobcats covered the spread as 3-point favorites, winning by 14 points.
The spread opened and closed at Texas State Bobcats -3.
Did North Texas Mean Green vs. Texas State Bobcats go over or under the total?
The game went over: 84 points combined against a closing total of 62.5, over by 21.5. 56 of the 84 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 63.5 and closed at 62.5.
North Texas Mean Green vs. Texas State Bobcats game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: the first half was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half spread: North Texas Mean Green +2.5 covered, paying -108.
- Texas State Bobcats team total 32.5: the over, paying -113, with 49 scored.
- First-half total 31.5: the over, paying +102, with 56 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Texas State Bobcats won the first quarter, paying -175.
- North Texas Mean Green team total 30.5: the over, paying -108, with 35 scored.
- First-quarter total 13.5: the over, paying -154, with 28 points scored.
North Texas Mean Green vs. Texas State Bobcats odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the North Texas Mean Green at +120 and the Texas State Bobcats at -145. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Texas State Bobcats a 57% favorite. The Texas State Bobcats won as the favorite at -145: $68.97 profit on a $100 bet.
The total moved down from 63.5 to 62.5, and the game went over.
North Texas Mean Green and Texas State Bobcats betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the North Texas Mean Green 1-2 in the 2026 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time.
This result left the Texas State Bobcats 1-2 in the 2026 regular season (1-1 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time.
What's next for North Texas Mean Green and Texas State Bobcats?
Next for the North Texas Mean Green: the Houston Christian Huskies at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Next for the Texas State Bobcats: the Incarnate Word Cardinals at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026.