The 2018 North Texas Mean Green football team represented the University of North Texas as a member of Conference USA (C-USA) during the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by third-year head coach Seth Littrell, the Mean Green compiled an overall record of 9âÂÂ4 with a mark 5âÂÂ3 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for second in C-USA's West Division. North Texas was invited to the New Mexico Bowl, where the Mean Green lost to Utah State. The team played home games at Apogee Stadium in Denton, Texas.
Following a 44âÂÂ17 victory over Arkansas, which improved the team's record to 3âÂÂ0, the Mean Green received votes in both the AP poll and the Coaches Poll. It was the first since the 2013 season that North Texas received votes in a major poll.
North Texas announced its 2018 football schedule on January 23, 2018. The schedule consisted of six home and six away games in the regular season.
Tashard Choice was named running backs coach.
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Conference USA released their preseason all-CUSA team on July 16, 2018, with the Mean Green having two players selected.
Offense
Mason Fine â QB
Jalen Guyton â WR
Conference USA released their preseason media poll on July 17, 2018, with the Mean Green predicted to finish as champions of the West Division.
The Mean Green's offense went off with 529 total yards, including 444 passing yards from junior quarterback Mason Fine. North Texas's defense held SMU's offense to only 256 yards, forced a turnover, and held the Mustangs scoreless through the first three quarters. 29,519 people attended the game, setting an attendance record at Apogee Stadium. This record would be broken 4 weeks later against Louisiana Tech.
Kickoff was delayed until 6:48 p.m. due to rain and lightning. With the victory, the Mean Green started a season 4âÂÂ0 for the first time since 1966.