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Associated Press - November 4, 2009 11:25 AM ET
Line: North Texas by 1 1/2.
Series Record: Louisiana-Monroe leads 13-12.
Last meeting: 2008, Louisiana-Monroe 35-23.
What's at Stake
Louisiana-Monroe is coming off a 42-21 loss to Sun Belt Conference leader Troy. The Warhawks look to snap a 2-game losing streak and keep its postseason hopes alive. North Texas tied a school record by scoring 68 points in a victory over Western Kentucky last week. Now the Mean Green seeks a winning streak. North Texas hasn't won consecutive games since 2004.
Key Matchup
Louisiana-Monroe's offense vs. North Texas' defense. The Mean Green give up 39 points per game, including 99 the past two games. The Warhawks have the second-best running game in the Sun Belt, paced by Frank Goodin's 707 yards on the ground.
Players to Watch
Louisiana-Monroe: WR LaGregory Sapp, who leads the team with 564 receiving yards, has piled up consecutive 100-yard games.
North Texas: QB Riley Dodge threw for 262 yards and accounted for seven touchdowns - four passing and three rushing - against Western Kentucky. The Mean Green amassed 583 yards in their record outburst.
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