Overview
- The game is set for Saturday in Albuquerque at University Stadium with ESPN carrying the broadcast.
- San Diego State will start Bert Emanuel Jr. after Jayden Denegal underwent surgery on his non-throwing shoulder.
- North Texas quarterback Drew Mestemaker entered the transfer portal but confirmed he will play after leading the nation with 4,129 passing yards and 31 touchdowns.
- The Mean Green will be led by interim coach Drew Svoboda following Eric Morris’ move to Oklahoma State, and SDSU will be without defensive coordinator Rob Aurich after his departure to Nebraska.
- Oddsmakers list North Texas as a slight favorite at roughly three points with a total in the mid-50s, reflecting a matchup of UNT’s 44.8 points per game offense against SDSU’s 12.6 points allowed.