Future Oregon Opponent? Friday 5:00 pm Game Watch

North Texas at Tulane for the AAC championship, 5:00 pm PT, ABC.

The winner will likely be in the No. 12 CFP slot to face a team in the No. 5 slot.

N. Texas is one of just 7 teams this season which did not lose on an opponent's home field. (Oregon was one of the 7 as well)

N. Texas has been an offense powerhouse including thumping WSU 59-10.

North Texas leads the NCAA with 46.8 points per game.

They lead in total offense with 511.8 yds per game.

They lead the nation in number of plays 10 yds and longer.

N. Texas leads in total red zone conversions and is fourth in percentage success (66 of 70)

QB Drew Mestemaker leads the nation with 319.6 yds passing per game.

The North Texas and Tulane head coaches have accepted new jobs (OK State, Florida), but both will coach on Friday night, and both say they have been told they can continue with their teams if chosen for the CFP.

NTSU head coach Eric Morris will be on the Oklahoma State sideline next season when the Ducks visit. He is a Mike Leach protege. He coached Cam Ward and John Mateer.