North Texas looks to make history as it battles Temple Owls on an electric Black Friday at DATCU Stadium, eager to punch its ticket to the 12-team College Football Playoff. The No. 21 Mean Green (10-1) are hungry for a landmark 11th win and a spot in the American Conference Championship. Beating Temple (5-6) would launch North Texas into the national spotlight, with playoff dreams and a conference title shot on the line.
What time does the game start at DATCU Stadium in Denton, Texas, and which TV and radio stations will broadcast the Week 14 game? Here’s what you need to know about the Black Friday matchup, including game time and TV and radio coverage.
Temple vs North Texas Game Details
Date: Friday, Nov. 28, 2025
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: DATCU Stadium, Denton, Texas
How to Watch
TV Channel: ESPN
Announcers: Clay Matvick (play-by-play), Chase Daniel (analyst), Tori Petry (sideline)
Live Stream: Fubo
Radio: MGSN
Audio Stream: OwlSports.com
Where Do Temple and North Texas Stand Heading Into Week 14?
North Texas has zoomed past its opponents with a menacing offense that ranks No. 1 in the nation in overall yardage (501.5 yards per game) and points (46.3 ppg). The Mean Green ranks second in the country in passing at 321.1 ypg and 40th in rushing at 180.4 ypg.
Coach Eric Morris, who will call plays for Oklahoma State next season, relies on quarterback Drew Mestemaker. Mestemaker has recorded 3,459 passing yards on a 69.7% completion rate with 26 touchdowns and four interceptions.
Most of his passes go to Wyatt Young, who has caught the ball 56 times for 1,076 yards and 10 TDs. Caleb Hawkins leads the team in rushing with 1,020 yards and 19 TDs.
In terms of defense, North Texas, which has a 16.2% chance of making the CFB Playoffs according to PFSN’s CFB Playoff Meter, is 13th in the nation in passing yards allowed, at 166.5 yards per game.
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However, its ground defense is a little less than desired, ranking 132nd nationwide at 211.2 yards per game. This accumulates to 377.7 ypg allowed, which places them 72nd in the FBS, and their 24.1 ppg allowed are 63rd in the nation.
In their last game, the Mean Green demolished Rice 56-24 on Saturday, with Mestemaker passing for 469 yards with three touchdowns. Hawkins rushed for 97 yards with three scores. Young accumulated 295 receiving yards and two TDs.
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Meanwhile, Temple has spent the season at the midpack in terms of offense, ranking 98th in passing at 202.4 ypg and 80th in rushing at 145.1 ypg. Overall, the Owls rank 97th in the FBS in overall offense, averaging 347.5 yards per game, and have scored 28.1 points per game, which ranks 65th nationwide.
Its defense has been a tough nut to crack when it comes to passing yards defended, as it averages 184.4 yards per game, which places 24th in the nation. However, Temple isn’t great in defense against the run, allowing a 122nd-best 193.5 rushing yards per game. The Owls rank 89th in the country in terms of points allowed at 27.6 ppg.
Quarterback Evan Simon has been great for Temple this season, passing for 2,016 yards with 24 touchdowns and one interception. Simon has a completion percentage of 62.7%, but the Owls are victimized by bad breaks this season.
On the other hand, Jevyon Ducker has rushed for 746 yards on 145 carries with six touchdowns. In comparison, Jojo Bermudez leads the team in receptions with 484 yards on 37 catches and 4 TDs.
In their last game, Temple lost to No. 24 Tulane 37-13 for their third straight setback and sixth overall this season. Evan Simon went 21 for 32 for 168 yards, with two touchdowns. The Owls’ rushing was just mediocre, accumulating 20 yards on 20 carries. The Green Wave ran over the Owls’ defense with 406 yards, including 231 passing yards.
North Texas and Temple have met twice, with North Texas winning both games. North Texas has totaled 69 points in those encounters while Temple scored 31. The Mean Green beat the Owls in their last game, 24-17, on Nov. 30, 2024.