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North Texas vs Houston
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 North Texas Mean Green | 5 | Houston leads |
 Houston Cougars | 7 |
Meetings since 1949: 12. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Houston has won the last 5 meetings.
5-7 Regular season
3-7 Last 10
18-25 Avg score
5 Longest Houston win run
Biggest North Texas win 28-0 in 1975, a 28-point margin.
Biggest North Texas loss 23-48 in 2011, a 25-point margin.
Every North Texas vs Houston meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Houston win | Denton | 25-46 |
| 2012 | Houston win | Houston | 21-44 |
| 2011 | Houston win | Denton | 23-48 |
| 1998 | Houston win | Denton | 9-31 |
| 1980 | Houston win | Houston | 17-24 |
| 1975 | North Texas win | Denton | 28-0 |
| 1960 | Houston win | Denton | 16-41 |
| 1959 | North Texas win | Houston | 7-6 |
| 1958 | North Texas win | Denton | 10-6 |
| 1951 | Houston win | Denton | 14-20 |
| 1950 | North Texas win | Houston | 16-13 |
| 1949 | North Texas win | Denton | 28-23 |
Scores from the North Texas perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1949.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Houston Cougars lead the series since 1949, 7-5. Here is the series on record and how to watch when North Texas and Houston meet.
How to watch North Texas vs Houston
When North Texas and Houston are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the North Texas radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the North Texas vs Houston time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The North Texas this season
Follow North Texas in the title race on the American Conference standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the American Conference rivalry pages, or browse every American Conference matchup.
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North Texas vs Houston: the essentials
North Texas Mean Green vs Houston Cougars is a non-conference matchup that sets the American Conference against the Big 12 (Power 4). Houston Cougars lead the series since 1949, 7-5. Across 12 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the North Texas vs Houston head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the North Texas Mean Green team hub, the American Conference this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Houston against the whole conference, see Houston vs the American Conference.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between North Texas and Houston?
Houston Cougars lead the series since 1949, 7-5. The two programs have met 12 times on record.
How can I watch North Texas vs Houston?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are North Texas and Houston in the same conference?
No. North Texas plays in the American Conference. Houston plays in the Big 12 (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.