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Tulane Green Wave vs North Texas Mean Green Recap - Green Wave Win 45-37
Makhi Hughes scampered through the North Texas defense for 195 yards as Tulane handed the Mean Green a 45-37 defeat on Saturday at DATCU Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Green Wave were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 70.0.
Makhi Hughes rushed for 195 yards, while Arnold Barnes III added 78 yards in the win. Dontae Fleming and Yulkeith Brown added 92 and 30 receiving yards respectively.
Kiefer Sibley rushed for 26 yards for North Texas, while Chandler Morris added 20 yards. Chandler Morris threw for 449 yards for the Mean Green, while receivers DT Sheffield and Damon Ward Jr. had 125 and 111 yards respectively.
Tulane was outgained by North Texas 525-472 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 28-21 by the Mean Green.
Tulane led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 30:59-29:01 split in that important category.
Tulane looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Charlotte. North Texas will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Army.