DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
North Texas defeated Navy 31–17 in a double-digit victory. North Texas covered by 7.5; Game went Under by 20.5. The market closed at North Texas -6.5 and the Blue Chip model made it North Texas -8.9, an edge of 2.4 points toward North Texas.
True freshman Caleb Hawkins rushed for a season-high 197 yards and four touchdowns on 33 carries, accounting for all of North Texas's rushing offense as the rest of the team netted minus-21 yards. This performance was crucial in controlling the clock and securing the win.
Quarterback Drew Mestemaker, coming off a record-setting performance, completed 19 of 24 passes for 234 yards, providing balance to the offense and keeping Navy's defense honest.
The North Texas defense forced three turnovers, including two interceptions by Quinton Hammonds, one of which set up a touchdown and another that sealed the game. This was key in ending Navy's 10-game winning streak.
With this victory, North Texas has won three straight games and improved to 8-1 overall, 4-1 in the American Conference, building momentum heading into their next game.
North Texas plays at UAB on Nov. 15, and their recent offensive and defensive performances suggest they are a strong contender, though they will need to maintain their rushing attack and defensive pressure.
At kickoff, conditions at DATCU Stadium were Sunny, 69°F with winds of 5 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Sunny
69°F
| Measure | NavyAway | North TexasHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 1,219 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | 1,899 miles |
| Season total | 3,575 miles | 6,460 miles |
| Body clock | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 8 days |
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