NORTH TEXAS
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Head Coach: Rickey Simonton, 29 yrs exp
Offense: The Eagles run a Balanced offense and rely on QB Charlie Holmes. The OL has some weak spots and struggles at times. OG Art Coleman is their best option and most of the successful plays rely on his protection.
Defense: The Eagles also run a 4-3 defense and rely on ILB Tony Payne. The team looks to the DL to set the tone on defense. This group is up-and-down in its performance, but it should help cover some weakness in the defensive backfield.
Key matchup
Troy secondary
The Trojans defense has allowed opponents 244 passing yards per game and ranks No. 54 against the pass nationally.
North Texas WR James Schmidt
Schmidt has caught 11 of 27 passes thrown his way for 309 yards and 4 touchdowns. He's made great catches and has averaged 28.1 yards per catch.
Offense: UNT <<<<
Defense: TROY <<
ST: Even
Overall: Even
Line: North Texas (-8)
Well, without OLB Alonzo Darius (26 tack, 19 solo, 7 asst) in the lineup, Jr Gary English is going to have to step up.