In so many ways, this is a win.
2015, under fired coach Dan McCarney? UNT loses 62-16.
2017, under Seth Littrell? UNT loses, 31-14.
In addition to beating the spread, North Texas led Iowa headed into the second half, 14-10. In our preview, we noted that one of the keys to shutting down Iowa would be to get key stops, learn from mistakes committed the previous week against SMU, and hold off garbage time until the 4th quarter.
This is exactly what North Texas did.
Despite throwing for over 450 yards last week, Mason Fine was stifled, and held to only 167 yards through the air.