North Texas Mean Green vs Miami (OH) Redhawks 2021 Frisco Football Classic

This Thursday, December 23, we have our North Texas vs Miami (OH) prediction for the 2021 Frisco Football Classic Presented by Ryan. The North Texas Mean Green (6-6) finished third in the C-USA West Division with a 5-3 record. After starting the season at 1-6, UNT reeled of five straight wins, including beating #22 UTSA 45-23 in the final game of the season. The Miami (OH) Redhawks (6-6) finished second in the MAC East with a 5-3 mark. The Redhawks were 3-2 for their last five. They lost their final game of the season, as the top team in the East, Kent State, beat them 48-47 in OT.

Frisco Football Classic Spread and Totals Odds

In this game, North Texas is the underdog at +3.0 (-106), while Miami (OH) is favored at -3.0 (-112). The totals come in at 55.0. The under is -103 and over -118. The 2021 Frisco Football Classic Presented by Ryan will be played at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX with kickoff at 3:30 pm ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. The weather forecast is for sunny skies with temperatures in the high 60s. Winds will be from the S at 14 mph and gusts up to 35 mph. There is zero chance of precipitation.

Mean Green vs Redhawks Pick - Stats

As noted, both teams were 6-6 this season. They are also fairly even across most statistical categories. They are each averaging 29 PPG while North Texas is allowing opponents 27.5 PPG and Miami (OH) is giving up 23.8. Our North Texas vs Miami (OH) prediction observes that the Mean Green are cranking out 440.7 YPG, while the Redhawks are close with 425.6. Of those yards, UNT favors the rush 246.2-to-194.5. On the other hand, the Redhawks utilize the pass more, tossing the ball for 282.6 YPG and rushing for 143.0. On defense, the yardage is about even in all areas. Overall on defense, North Texas is allowing 378.2 and Miami (OH) 372.8.

North Texas vs Miami (OH) Prediction - Key Players

Miami (OH) quarterback Brett Gabbert has a decided advantage over UNT signal caller Austin Aune. Gabbert, who’s completing 58.2 percent of his passes, has thrown 24 TD passes and just six picks. He’s been sacked 11 times. Aune is completing just 51.7 percent of his pass attempts. He’s thrown nine TD passes and seven interceptions while being sacked 10 times.

The Redhawks have a deep receiving group that includes three wideout and two tight ends. WR Jack Sorenson leads the group with 69 catches, 1, 290 yards, and 10 scores. Roderic Burns, the Mean Green’s top receiver, has 54 catches for 715 yards and four TDs.

As noted, UNT primary thrust on offense is the ground game. DeAndre Torrey lead a group of four premium rushers. This season, Torrey has carried the ball 248 times, gaining 1,215 yards and scoring 13 times. Three other running backs have combined for over 1,300 yards and 15 TDs. Keyon Mozee leads the Miami (OH) rush attack. On 113 carries, he’s gained 479 yards and scored five times.

North Texas vs Miami (OH) Prediction

The Redhawks bring an explosive air game to the field and a sound rush attack. They are also a bit more effective on defense than the Mean Green. Although UNT has a powerful rush attack, if they are going to win this game, they must keep up with a team that can score quickly. However, the lack of a passing game will put the Mean Green at a disadvantage if Redhawks go ahead early. Our North Texas vs Miami (OH) prediction is the Redhawks at -3.0 (-112). We project a 32-14 score. Thus, we’re taking under 55.0 (-118).

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2021 Frisco Football Classic - North Texas vs Miami (OH) Summary

Spread - Miami (OH) -3.0 (-110)

Over/Under - Under 55.0 (-118)