The North Texas Mean Green (10-1) looks for a program-record 11th win and a spot in the American championship game on Friday afternoon when they host a Temple Owls (5-6) squad still trying to become bowl eligible after three straight losses.

Preview the Nov. 28 matchup between the North Texas Mean Green and Temple Owls with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

In Week 14, James Madison will be tasked with beating a 6-5 Coastal Carolina team if its going to remain in playoff contention, at least in the committee's eyes. One loss for any of the G5 contenders will be detrimental for playoff chances, so part of the equation remains winning out for each.

North Texas plays on a different financial level than the Lone Star State powers in Austin, College Station, and Lubbock. But the Mean Green might very well join college football' s most prestigious programs on a national stage next month.

The North Texas Mean Green (9-1) finds itself in the driver’s seat for a spot in the American championship game, needing wins in its final two games to clinch a berth. On Saturday night, they visit the Rice Owls (5-5),

No. 22 North Texas is still in the hunt for the American Conference championship game after a 56-24 rout of Rice.