Tulane defeated North Texas 34-21 on Saturday in Week 15 to cover the 1-point spread. The Green Wave dominated the second quarter, scoring 17 points to build a commanding lead they would not relinquish.

North Texas quarterback Drew Mestemaker led the Mean Green offense with 294 passing yards, while Cameron Dorner was the team's leading receiver with 76 yards. However, Mestemaker struggled with turnovers, throwing multiple interceptions that proved costly. Tulane's defense capitalized on several critical mistakes, including a pick-six by cornerback C. Rodgers in the third quarter that effectively sealed the game.

Tulane's ground game was led by Arnold Barnes with 6 rushing yards. The Green Wave's defense was particularly stout in the second half, forcing turnovers at crucial moments and preventing North Texas from mounting a serious comeback.

The game remained competitive early, with both teams scoring 7 points in the first quarter. However, Tulane's second-quarter explosion proved decisive. The final score fell under the 66.5-point over/under line, ending as a lower-scoring affair than oddsmakers predicted.