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North Texas Favored in 2025 New Mexico Bowl Showdown

12/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In the 2025 New Mexico Bowl, North Texas Mean Green faces the San Diego State Aztecs.
North Texas Mean Green are 11-2 and recently lost head coach Eric Morris to Oklahoma State.
Drew Mestemaker leads the nation in passing yards.
San Diego State is 9-3 and seeks its first bowl win since 2022.
Betting odds favor North Texas by 6.5 points, with an over/under of 52.5.

History

Historical Context

The 2022 NCAA Football Bowl Games marked San Diego State's first season at Snapdragon Stadium, concluding with a 7-6 record. As college football's competitive landscape evolved, teams like North Texas, finishing 7-7, faced increasing pressure to secure bowl victories. This trend reflects a broader shift in bowl eligibility, allowing teams with losing records to participate, thus intensifying competition.

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Story summary

In the 2025 New Mexico Bowl, North Texas Mean Green faces the San Diego State Aztecs.
North Texas Mean Green are 11-2 and recently lost head coach Eric Morris to Oklahoma State.
Drew Mestemaker leads the nation in passing yards.
San Diego State is 9-3 and seeks its first bowl win since 2022.
Betting odds favor North Texas by 6.5 points, with an over/under of 52.5.

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