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North Texas Mean Green (formerly North Texas Eagles) represents the University of North Texas (UNT) in intercollegiate athletics. The teams compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). North Texas competed in the Sun Belt Conference and Conference USA before joining the American Athletic Conference on July 1, 2023. UNT's official school colors are Green and White. North Texas' mascot is an Eagle named Scrappy.

Key Information

Nickname

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The name "Mean Green" was adopted by fans and media in 1966 for a North Texas football defensive squad that finished the season second in the nation against the rush.[2] That school year, Joe Greene,[citation needed] then a sophomore at North Texas, played left defensive tackle on the football team and competed in track and field (shot put).[citation needed] There are conflicting accounts for the origin of the nickname. Two possible origins are two separate cheers that supposedly developed during North Texas' 1966 game against UTEP. One cheer was by Sidney Sue Graham, wife of the North Texas sports information director. In response to a tackle by Greene, she blurted out, "That’s the way, Mean Greene!"[3] However, Bill Mercer, former North Texas play-by-play announcer, states Graham's thought behind the nickname was the Mean Green defense.[4] Her husband began including the nickname for the team in press releases and it caught on with the media. Meanwhile, in the student section, North Texas basketball players Willie Davis and Ira Daniels, unsatisfied with the unenthusiastic crowd, began to chant "Mean Green, you look so good to me."[5] The rest of the crowd soon followed. "After that we did it every game," Davis says. "A lot of people later on started associating it with Joe because his last name was Greene, but it actually started with that simple chant that Saturday night at Fouts Field. And that's the truth."[3] By 1968, "Mean Green" was on the back of shirts, buttons, bumper stickers, and the cover of the North Texas football brochure. Even the band became identified as the "Mean Green Marching Machine."[6]

Conference affiliations

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NCAA

American Athletic Conference logo in North Texas's colors

Sports sponsored

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Men's sports Women's sports
Basketball Basketball
Cross country Cross country
Football Golf
Golf Soccer
Track and field† Softball
Swimming and diving
Tennis
Track and field†
Volleyball
† – Track and field includes both indoor and outdoor

A member of the American Athletic Conference, North Texas sponsors teams in six men's and ten women's NCAA sanctioned sports.

Football

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Main article: North Texas Mean Green football

Founded in 1913, the Mean Green has won eight Lone Star Conference championships, five Gulf Coast Conference championships, five Missouri Valley Conference championships, two Southland Conference championships and most recently, four consecutive Sun Belt Conference championships.[7] The team has also appeared in fifteen bowl games, winning three, most recently the 2014 Heart of Dallas Bowl. From 1952 until the 2010 season, home football games were played at Fouts Field. A new 30,850-seat stadium, DATCU Stadium opened for the 2011 season.

Basketball

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Main articles: North Texas Mean Green men's basketball and North Texas Mean Green women's basketball

Since 1973, the school's teams for men's and women's basketball have played their home games in the Super Pit. For most of its history, the Mean Green have had patches of success, starting in the 1970s when the team received its first ever top-20 ranking under head coach Bill Blakeley. Blakeley coached three consecutive 20-win seasons: 1975–76 (22–4); 1976–77 (21–6); 1977–78 (22–6) From 2001 to 2012, the men's team experienced relative success under head coach Johnny Jones. During the 2006–2007 season, North Texas won its first Sun Belt Conference title and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1988. North Texas won the Sun Belt Conference title again during the 2009–2010 season to advance to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in four years.[8] Jones left the team for his alma mater LSU in 2012, and his replacement Tony Benford has struggled to maintain Jones' success in Denton. In 2013, North Texas joined Conference USA.

Men's golf

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The men's golf team has won four NCAA Championships in 1949, 1950, 1951, and 1952.

Discontinued sports

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Baseball

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In 1984, the university began fielding a varsity baseball team, but it was discontinued after the 1988 season because of the newly-enacted Title IX requiring institutions to provide athletic opportunities proportionate to the gender makeup of their student bodies.[9] The team competed as a member of the Southland Conference.[10] After starting the program's inaugural season with a 0–19 record, the Eagles won their first game against the Emporia State Hornets, 4–1.[11] The team played their home games at Mack Park in Denton.[11]

In the mid-2000s, the university planned to revive the program and build an on-campus ballpark. The ballpark would have been the home field for both the Mean Green and the Denton Outlaws collegiate summer baseball team. The program's revival failed to happen, and the Denton Outlaws disbanded after the 2007 season.[12]

The 2014 UNT fiscal budget included $600,000 in start-up costs for reviving the Mean Green baseball program, with plans to construct a new on-campus ballpark within the Mean Green Village athletic complex.[13] However, accounting errors by the UNT system led to the revival of the baseball program being placed on hold indefinitely. The earliest date the program could have been revived was in time for the 2016 season, dependent on the facilities' construction beginning in early 2015, but that did not occur.[12]

Season-by-season results

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Season Coach Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Southland Conference (1984–1988)
1984 Phil Price 6–48 2–15 7th
1985 Phil Price 14–53 3–15 7th
1986 Phil Price 8–47 2–13 7th
1987 Phil Price 12–48 9–4 3rd (West)
1988 Phil Price 14–38 8–13 8th
Phil Price: 54–234 17–70

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Total: 54–234

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

School spirit

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The school's colors are Green and White. The music for the alma mater, "Glory to the Green and White", (originally titled "Our College")[14] was composed by Julia Smith in 1919 and adopted by the school in 1922. The lyrics were written by Charles Langford, then a third-year letterman on the football team.[15] The school's fight song, Fight, North Texas, composed by Francis Stroup, was adopted in 1939. The school mascot is a green and white eagle named Scrappy. The 400-member Green Brigade Marching Band performs at every home game, both pregame and halftime, for the crowd.

Facilities

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Many of the school's athletic facilities are located at the Mean Green Village, which opened for the 2006–07 athletic season.[16] The athletic village area includes:

Alumni

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Golf
The era of collegiate prominence in Texas golf began with North Texas winning four consecutive NCAA Division I Championships from 1949 to 1952. Intercollegiate golf had until then been dominated by the Ivy League, which—since 1897 when intercollegiate golf began—had won 36 national titles.

North Texas students Don January, who later won the PGA Championship, the 1951 U.S. Amateur champion Billy Maxwell, and Joe Conrad who was the winner of the 1955 British Amateur Championship, the 1953 Trans-Mississippi Amateur winner, was the 1953 and 1954 Southern Amateur winner, was the 1951 Texas Amateur winner, was the 1950 Mexican Amateur winner, was a member of the 1955 Walker Cup U.S. team, was a member of the victorious Americas Cup (golf) team in 1954 and 1956, and is a member of the Texas Golf Hall Of Fame, were all members of the North Texas golf team when they won the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships. Fred Cobb (1899–1954), the coach, launched the team in 1945.[17] seventy-three years since winning its fourth consecutive Championship, only one other team in the nation—the Houston Cougars—has surpassed four consecutive titles. In the 128-year history of intercollegiate golf, North Texas is one of only nine with more than one national title.[18]

Football
On September 1, 1956, Abner Haynes and his high school classmate Leon A. King (born 1938), became the first African American students to participate on the North Texas football team.[19] In the larger picture, Haynes and King were the first to break the color barrier for intercollegiate sports in Texas—seven years before anyone was authorized to break it at a Southwest Conference school.[20] Haynes quickly became an offensive and defensive star on the team. Despite his athletic leadership and fan popularity, Haynes experienced painful encounters with Jim Crow—including not being allowed to live on campus. Perhaps the worst was when Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and Chattanooga discontinued scheduling North Texas after 1956, citing state laws. Haynes went on to play with the Dallas Texans (1960–1963), earning the American Football League MVP in 1961, and continued playing when the team became the Kansas City Chiefs (1963–1964). Then he played for the Denver Broncos (1965–1966), the Miami Dolphins (1967), and the New York Jets. Haynes is in the Halls of Fame of North Texas (1986), Kansas City Chiefs (1991), and Texas Sports (2007). Haynes, who now lives in Denton, is one of a few athletes who was able to play high school, college, and professional football in North Texas.

Mean Joe Greene, in 1968, was selected as a College Football Consensus All American, the only alumnus in the 112-year history of football at North Texas to win the honor. He went on to the Pittsburgh Steelers where he anchored the Steel Curtain defense that led Pittsburgh to four Super Bowl titles. In 1976, North Texas inducted Greene as a Distinguished Alumnus, an honor bestowed only to twenty-nine others during the then ten-year history of the award. On August 1, 1983, Governor Mark White appointed Greene to the Board of Regents of North Texas, making him the first African American to serve as a regent of any Texas state university.[21] In 1987, Greene was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the only alumnus ever to become a member. In 1988, he was named to the North Texas Hall of Fame.

Championship history

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National titles

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Golf

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Men's basketball

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Conference titles

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Football

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Men's basketball

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Women's soccer

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Others

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Men's outdoor track and field (18)
Main article: North Texas Mean Green track and field
Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • 1923
Lone Star Conference
  • 1932, 1933, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1943, 1946, 1949
Missouri Valley Conference
  • 1967, 1970, 1973, 1974
Sun Belt Conference
  • 2000, 2002
Men's cross country (10)
Lone Star Conference
  • 1932, 1934
Southland Conference
  • 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1994
Sun Belt Conference
  • 2000
Conference USA
  • 2014, 2018
Men's golf (30)[22]
Lone Star Conference
  • 1941, 1942, 1943, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949
Gulf Coast Conference
  • 1950, 1956
Missouri Valley Conference
  • 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975
Southland Conference
  • 1984, 1993, 1996
Big West Conference
  • 1999
Sun Belt Conference
  • 2003, 2012, 2013[23]
Conference USA
Women's indoor track and field (1)
Main article: North Texas Mean Green track and field
Sun Belt Conference
  • 2005
Women's outdoor track and field (3)
Sun Belt Conference
  • 2003, 2012, 2013[25]
Women's cross country (1)
Southland Conference
  • 1989
Women's tennis (4)
Southland Conference
  • 1990
Sun Belt Conference
  • 2010, 2012, 2013
Women's golf (3)
Conference USA
  • 2021, 2022, 2023
Volleyball (1)
Southland Conference
  • 1995
Sun Belt Conference West Division
  • 2010*, 2012
Conference USA
  • 2017
Softball (3)
Conference USA
  • 2019*, 2021,
Conference USA Tournament
  • 2022

Football postseason

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The North Texas Mean Green are the intercollegiate athletic teams representing the , a public research university in . The program fields 16 varsity teams competing primarily in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) of , with football participating in the Football Bowl Subdivision. The nickname "Mean Green" emerged in 1966 as a descriptor for the football team's formidable defense before being formally adopted across athletics under coach in 1973. Since the program's , with football dating to 1913, has secured 136 conference championships across various leagues, including recent AAC competition following a 2023 transition from . Notable alumni include Pro Football Hall of Famer "Mean" , whose defensive prowess at UNT from 1966 to 1968 exemplified the program's gritty identity, though the team moniker predated his prominence. Football has appeared in 13 bowl games with a 2-11 record, while has made multiple NCAA appearances, highlighting the Mean Green's competitive presence in mid-major conferences despite limited national dominance.

Program overview and history

Founding and early athletic development

The University of North Texas traces its origins to 1890, when it was founded as Texas Normal College, initially prioritizing over organized athletics amid limited resources and enrollment. No formal sports programs existed at inception, but student-driven interest in physical activity led to the formation of informal athletic teams by 1902, including rudimentary competitions in various sports. Formal intercollegiate athletics commenced in 1913 with the hiring of J. W. "Dad" Pender as the institution's first director of athletics, establishing structured teams under names like "Normal Boys," "Normalites," or "Teachers." Football marked the program's debut that year, with Normal College playing its inaugural official game—a 13-0 loss to —as the sole contest of the season. , , and track soon followed, with gaining prominence under coach Beulah Harriss, appointed in 1914; her teams secured three consecutive undefeated seasons from 1918 to 1920, earning state championship recognition in . The "T" Club, an early letterman society, formed in 1915 to foster athletic participation and spirit. Early development emphasized expansion and competition despite primitive facilities, such as outdoor courts near Hall and football played without modern protective equipment. By 1921, the school affiliated with the Intercollegiate Athletic Association, enabling broader regional rivalries, while football under coach Theron Fouts (1920–1924) achieved an undefeated record in 1922. These foundations laid the groundwork for sustained growth, though programs remained modest in scale and funding through the and into , when Jack Sisco's coaching tenure produced the first conference championship in 1931 and six titles over the decade.

Key milestones and conference shifts

The University of North Texas football program commenced its inaugural season in 1913, establishing the foundation for the Mean Green athletic identity. A pivotal early achievement occurred in 1931, when the team captured its first conference championship under Jack Sisco, who elevated the program from last to first place in two seasons. Integration marked another significant milestone in 1956, as the football team became among the earliest in to roster African American players, with and Jon Campbell suiting up for games. The "Mean Green" moniker, reflecting the team's aggressive style and green uniforms, was officially adopted in 1968 after promotion by student announcer Bill Henry. Conference affiliations have undergone notable shifts, reflecting broader NCAA realignments and strategic elevations in competition. entered the Sun Belt Conference in 2001, where the football program promptly secured four consecutive championships from 2001 to 2004 under coach . The athletics department transitioned to in 2013, participating until realignment prompted further change; during this period, the football team reached the CUSA championship game in 2017. In October 2021, amid departures from the American Athletic Conference by , , and UCF to the Big 12, applied for membership alongside five other CUSA schools (Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, , UAB, and UTSA), receiving acceptance on October 21. The Mean Green officially departed CUSA and joined the American Athletic Conference on July 1, 2023, expanding the league to 14 full members and aligning UNT with stronger recruiting footprints in Texas and the Southeast. This shift followed formal application in June 2022 and aimed to enhance visibility and resources, though it required navigating exit fees and scheduling transitions. Across its history, North Texas athletics have amassed 142 conference titles as of 2024, spanning football, basketball, golf, and other sports. In the 2010s and 2020s, achieved periodic under coaches and , each securing three consecutive postseason appearances, though the program struggled with consistency in . The hiring of Eric Morris as on December 13, 2022, marked a shift toward explosive offenses, with the team ranking sixth nationally in total yards per game (495.8) during the 2023 season. Despite 5-7 records in 2023 and 2024—including a berth in the latter—the 2025 campaign began with a 5-0 start, the program's first since 1959, fueled by Drew Mestemaker's franchise-record 608 passing yards in a 54-20 win over Charlotte on October 24. Men's basketball maintained defensive prowess and postseason contention, culminating in a 27-9 record during the 2024-25 season, with a 14-4 AAC mark for second place and the third-best points allowed per game nationally (60.1). Women's basketball complemented this with a 25-9 in the same period, yielding a 73.5% win rate. Across athletics, the department claimed 50 conference titles since 2000, spanning multiple sports. The 2023 transition from to the American Athletic Conference elevated scheduling rigor and visibility, aligning with trends of facility upgrades and recruiting gains. Overall records reflect gradual improvement—football at 296-373-11 since —but recent football offensive outputs and basketball stability signal upward momentum, supported by a department-record 3.28 GPA in 2024. Academic and competitive emphases have mitigated historical inconsistencies in a context.

Identity and traditions

Nickname and branding origins

The "Mean Green" nickname for the University of North Texas athletic teams originated in 1966 during a football game against Texas Western College (now the University of Texas at El Paso), when journalist and fan Sidney Sue Graham coined the phrase "Come on green, get mean!" to rally the home team's defense at Fouts Field. This exclamation reflected the formidable performance of North Texas State University's (the institution's name at the time) defense that season, which ranked among the nation's best statistically. Sports information director Fred Graham subsequently promoted the term in press releases, leading to its adoption in media coverage by 1967 for the defense and extending to the full football team by 1968. Although the nickname coincided with the playing career of Joe Greene—a future Pro Football Hall of Famer who earned the personal moniker "Mean" —the team's "Mean Green" designation predated and was unrelated to his individual nickname, as confirmed by Graham and Greene himself. Greene attributed an alternative chant origin to basketball player Willie Davis, who reportedly sang "Go mean green, you look so good to me" during the same 1966 game. Initially a secondary reference primarily for football, the nickname gained official prominence in 1973 when head coach and athletic director embraced it, introducing lime-green uniforms to match the traditional green-and-white school colors established in the 1907 yearbook. Fry's tenure also marked the debut of the "Flying Worm" logo, a stylized eagle designed by artist Rick Spears in a psychedelic 1970s style, featuring a long, thick body and wings that students humorously likened to a worm despite its avian intent. This branding element, paired with the brighter lime shade, symbolized a bold athletic identity but was retired after the 1982-1983 season, though it endured in fan culture and saw revivals, such as in 2020 to honor Fry. By 2000, athletic director Rick Villarreal extended "Mean Green" as the unified moniker across all UNT sports programs, solidifying its trademarked status while the eagle remained the mascot. The green color, rooted in early 20th-century institutional tradition, later aligned with UNT's sustainability initiatives, reinforcing its cultural significance.

Mascot, colors, and school spirit elements

The mascot of the North Texas Mean Green is , an eagle introduced in 1971, though the eagle has symbolized the university's athletics since 1922. appears at games and events to energize fans and represent the team's aggressive play style. The official colors of the University of North Texas athletics are (Pantone 3425 C, RGB 5-144-51) and , adopted to reflect the institution's identity and used consistently in uniforms, facilities, and branding materials. These colors emphasize environmental themes aligned with UNT's initiatives. School spirit elements include the hand gesture, where fans extend their arms overhead with fingers curved like talons to signify unity and pride during games and rallies. The UNT Fight Song, composed by alumnus Francis Stroup in 1939, features lyrics rallying support for the and teams: "Let's give a cheer for U of NT, cheer for the and ! Victory's in store, whate'er the score, our teams will ever fight, fight, fight!" The Green Brigade Marching Band performs this song and others, contributing to pre-game hype and halftime shows. Additional traditions encompass Boomer, a fired to celebrate scores, and the lighting of McConnell Tower in after victories. The alma mater, Glory to the , is sung post-game with eagle claws raised, reinforcing communal bonds.

Governance and affiliations

Conference history and current membership

The athletic programs of the University of North Texas, competing as the Mean Green, experienced early affiliations with regional conferences and independent status before joining the in the late 1950s, where they remained through the early 1970s. Following a period of independence, transitioned to the in 1996, marking their entry into a western-focused league that included competition in multiple sports. In 2001, the Mean Green shifted to the Sun Belt Conference, aligning with other programs in the southeastern and for over a decade of membership. This move emphasized geographic proximity and competitive balance in non-football sports, though football success varied. The university departed the Sun Belt on July 1, 2013, to join , seeking enhanced media exposure and rivalries within and surrounding states. On July 1, 2023, became a full member of the American Athletic Conference (AAC), transitioning alongside institutions like FAU, Charlotte, and from to bolster the AAC's footprint in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. As of October 2025, the Mean Green continue as AAC members across all varsity sports, participating in league championships and postseason eligibility under rules. This affiliation supports 16 varsity programs, with football competing in the FBS subdivision.

NCAA division and compliance

The North Texas Mean Green athletic programs compete at the level in all 16 varsity sports, with football classified in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). This status positions the university among the highest tier of collegiate athletics, enabling participation in postseason championships and bowl games subject to NCAA eligibility standards. The athletics department maintains a compliance within the Mean Green Village Student-Athlete Academic Center to oversee adherence to NCAA bylaws, including recruiting, amateurism, and ethical conduct rules. Led by Senior Associate Athletic Director Alic'a Oliver as of 2018, the conducts mandatory education sessions for over 400 student-athletes and staff, monitors countable athletically related activities, and facilitates self-reporting to mitigate potential infractions. No major NCAA sanctions have been imposed on the program in recent years, reflecting proactive internal . University-level disciplinary actions have addressed isolated issues, such as a 2021 football team incident involving unauthorized physical confrontations, which was investigated and sanctioned under UNT's Code of Student Conduct by April 2024, with involvement from athletics compliance to ensure alignment with broader NCAA anti-hazing guidelines. These measures underscore the program's emphasis on without escalating to external NCAA penalties.

Varsity sports programs

Football

The University of North Texas football program, known as the Mean Green, traces its origins to 1913, when North Texas Normal College fielded its first official team, resulting in a single game loss to TCU by a score of 13-0 under coach J.W. Pender. The program competed informally as early as 1906 but achieved formal intercollegiate status in 1913 alongside the hiring of an athletics director. Over its more than century-long history, North Texas has secured nine conference championships and appeared in 13 bowl games, compiling a 2-11 bowl record, with its first victory coming in the 1946 Optimist Bowl via a last-minute play. The team plays home games at DATCU Stadium, which holds 30,850 spectators. The postwar era marked a peak under head coach Odus Mitchell, who from 1946 to 1966 amassed a 122-85-9 record, the most wins by any UNT coach, while winning 10 conference titles that remain school records. Mitchell's teams produced six straight winning seasons from 1946 to 1952 and featured standout players like All-American running back Ray Renfro, who rushed for notable yardage before a 12-year career with the , and , an early AFL star. Later, coached from 1973 to 1978, posting a 40-23-3 mark and revitalizing the program before departing for , where he achieved greater national success. Notable alumni include "Mean" Joe Greene, a defensive tackle whose senior year in 1968 contributed to an 8-2 record in the ; Greene later became a Hall of Fame NFL player with the . Other standouts encompass Ray Renfro and players like Steve Ramsey, inducted into the North Texas Athletics Hall of Fame for their contributions. The program's bowl appearances include losses in the 1948 Salad Bowl, 1959 , four consecutive New Orleans Bowls from 2001 to 2004, and a 2014 Heart of Dallas Bowl , though overall postseason success has been limited with no major bowl wins or rankings. In recent seasons, has competed in the American Athletic Conference, with efforts to boost attendance culminating in the program's first sellout at on October 10, 2025, against No. 24 , drawing 30,850 fans despite a loss. The team has focused on rebuilding under coaches like Eric Morris, emphasizing competitive play amid conference transitions, though win totals have fluctuated without sustained national contention.

Men's basketball

The University of North Texas men's basketball program, known as the Mean Green, competes in NCAA Division I as part of the American Athletic Conference (AAC), with home games at the UNT Coliseum, capacity 10,200. Established in the early 20th century, the team has compiled an all-time record of 921 wins against 1,040 losses (.470 winning percentage) through the 2024-25 season across 70 campaigns. The program has experienced sporadic success, marked by four NCAA Tournament appearances and a single victory therein, amid frequent conference realignments including stints in the Missouri Valley, Southland, Sun Belt, Conference USA, and now the AAC since 2023. Early history reflects modest achievements, with conference regular-season titles in the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association during the 1920s, but limited national prominence until the late 1980s. The Mean Green secured its first NCAA bid in 1988 via the tournament championship, though it fell in the first round to Purdue, 72-83. Subsequent decades featured struggles, including sub-.500 records in multiple seasons, attributed to coaching turnover and recruiting challenges in a talent-rich landscape dominated by power programs like and Texas A&M. Revivals occurred in the Sun Belt era, with tournament crowns in 2007 and 2010 under coach Johnny Jones, yielding NCAA appearances but first-round exits against (2007) and Notre Dame (2010). A sustained competitive peak emerged under from 2017 to 2023, who engineered four 20-win seasons, the 2020 regular-season title—the program's first in 31 years—and the 2021 C-USA championship, earning a No. 13 seed. That year marked North Texas's first NCAA win, a 69-61 upset over No. 4-seeded Purdue in the first round, before a second-round loss to No. 5 Villanova. McCasland's tenure emphasized defensive efficiency and recruiting, posting a 116-37 (.758) record, though his departure to Tech in 2023 reflected the program's appeal as a stepping stone. Successors Ross Hodge (2023-25) and current Daniyal Robinson, appointed March 30, 2025, from Cleveland State, have maintained momentum; the 2024-25 team finished 22-6 in the regular season (13-3 AAC) before semifinal elimination in the AAC by UAB, 56-66. Notable alumni include NBA players like (brief stint) and Hollis Price, but the program has produced more G League and overseas professionals, underscoring its role in regional development rather than elite talent pipelines. Recruiting focuses on prospects, with recent classes emphasizing perimeter shooters and versatile forwards to counter AAC physicality. Facilities upgrades at the Super Pit, including video boards and seating enhancements, support fan attendance averaging 3,500-4,000 in peak years. Overall, the Mean Green's trajectory aligns with realities: consistent conference contention without Power 5 resources, reliant on coaching stability and defensive schemes for upsets.

Women's basketball and soccer

The North Texas women's basketball program competes in as part of the American Athletic Conference (AAC), with an overall record of 554 wins and 708 losses (.439 winning percentage) from the 1981–82 season through 2024–25. The team has secured one conference regular-season championship, achieved in 1986 during membership in the , marking its sole NCAA Tournament appearance that year. Under Jason Burton, who assumed the role prior to the 2023–24 season, the program experienced a resurgence, finishing 23–7 overall and 13–5 in AAC play to claim a share of the regular-season title—the first such honor since 1986. Burton earned AAC Coach of the Year honors in his debut season. In the 2024–25 season, the Mean Green tied their program record with 23 victories, securing the No. 2 seed in the AAC Championship but falling 58–48 to in the semifinals. The women's soccer program, established in 1995, has maintained consistent success under sole head coach John Hedlund, compiling a 328–124–31 record (.711 winning percentage) through the 2017–18 season with no losing campaigns. Hedlund reached his 400th career win in September 2024 and holds the distinction of the only active coach with 30 consecutive winning seasons at one institution. The team has captured 13 conference championships, including three tournament titles and one regular-season crown in 2001, plus multiple regular-season titles and a tournament victory in 2015. Notable achievements include four NCAA Tournament berths (2004, 2005, 2012, 2015), with the 2015 squad setting a school record of 19 wins and peaking at No. 3 in the United Soccer Coaches Central Region poll. The program boasts a 90–13–6 home record (.840 winning percentage) at the Mean Green Soccer Complex since its 2006 opening.

Golf and other sports

The sponsors men's and women's golf teams competing in as members of the American Athletic Conference. The men's program, established as a varsity sport, has produced professional alumni including (class of 2015) and Carlos Ortiz (class of 2013), who competed in the event in June 2025. In the 2011–12 season, the team secured its first conference championship since 2003 and earned an NCAA tournament berth, marking back-to-back regional appearances for the first time since 1974–75. More recently, on September 20, 2025, the Mean Green finished tied for 11th at the William H. Tucker Intercollegiate with a team score of 1-over-par 865. The women's golf team has demonstrated stronger recent success, claiming three consecutive conference championships from 2021 to 2023. The 2025–26 schedule includes 10 tournaments, with events in , , and other locations. In spring 2025, the team achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA across key players, highlighting academic performance alongside competition. Beyond golf, North Texas fields varsity programs in women's , men's and women's , , women's and diving, and men's and women's /cross country, all in the American Athletic Conference. The track and field program encompasses indoor and outdoor events, with cross country competing in the fall. and operate as women's-only teams, while tennis includes both genders. and diving is sponsored for women. These programs contribute to the Mean Green's overall athletic participation, with 142 conference titles won across all sports as of 2025.

Discontinued sports

Baseball program

The sponsored a varsity program from 1984 to 1988 as a member of the . Under Phil Price, the Mean Green compiled an overall record of 54 wins and 234 losses, yielding a .188 , with a conference mark of 17–70. The program produced two selections and three players who reached the major leagues, though it registered no NCAA tournament appearances or conference titles during its tenure.
YearOverall RecordConference Record
19846–482–15
198514–533–15
19868–472–13
198712–482–14
198814–388–13
The program was discontinued following the 1988 season amid budget limitations and efforts to comply with , the federal law requiring gender equity in athletic opportunities and resources. An earlier iteration of the team operated from 1920 to 1925, prior to the modern NCAA structure. A club-level team persists at UNT, independent of varsity athletics, with alumni-led initiatives advocating for revival.

Other former sports

The University of North Texas sponsored a varsity men's soccer program from 1976, following five years as a club team, until its discontinuation after the 1994 season. The team earned its first berth in the NCAA tournament in 1981, advancing by winning the opening-round match. Discontinuation resulted from efforts to achieve gender equity under , enacted in 1972, alongside financial pressures that prioritized funding for other programs like football. Men's tennis at UNT dates to the early years of the athletics department but was eliminated in the early . The program's end stemmed from budget shortfalls and reductions, amid broader institutional shifts toward compliance with emerging federal mandates on athletic equity. These cuts reflected a pattern from 1988 to 1997, during which UNT also dropped to sustain core revenue-generating sports. A club-level men's team operated from 1966 to 1974, competing in events such as the Southwest AAU Championships, but it did not achieve varsity status and ceased without specified achievements tied to intercollegiate competition. Its discontinuation aligned with the same fiscal and equity-driven realignments affecting varsity programs.

Facilities and infrastructure

Primary venues

serves as the primary venue for , located in , at the junction of Interstate 35E and Interstate 35W. The opened in 2011 with an initial capacity of 30,850, later reduced to 30,100 following the installation of chairback seating in 2024. Originally named Mean Green Stadium upon opening and quickly renamed Apogee Stadium under a deal with Apogee Telecom, it received its current name, , in August 2023 through a with DATCU , announced on July 31, 2023. As the centerpiece of the Mean Green Athletic Village, it features a horseshoe-shaped bowl design for optimal sight lines, 21 luxury suites, 750 club seats, two large video boards, and eco-friendly elements including Platinum certification—the first for a newly constructed —powered in part by three on-site turbines and constructed with renewable materials to minimize energy and water use. The UNT Coliseum, commonly known as "The Super Pit," is the primary venue for both men's and women's Mean Green teams. Opened on December 4, 1973, it replaced the earlier (the university's men's ) and provides 10,500 padded individual seats. The facility has hosted significant events, including NCAA Tournament first- and second-round games in 1976 and 1980, as well as the 1988 Tournament, which secured ' first NCAA Tournament bid. Beyond , it functions as a multipurpose arena for high school playoffs, competitions, and university commencements, with amenities such as a wide , concession stands, restrooms, and the Athletic Hall of Fame.

Recent upgrades and expansions

In November 2024, the Board of Regents approved the Phase 1 design for the Athletic Center expansion and renovation, estimated at $10 million, prioritizing 20,000 square feet of new strength and conditioning space along with conference rooms and technology centers. Phase 2, planned subsequently, will address enhancements, football locker room upgrades, and additional features such as nutrition areas. This project aligns with broader efforts to modernize support facilities amid competitive pressures in college athletics, including revenue-sharing mandates, though construction timelines have faced delays from earlier pandemic-related pauses. At , the first permanent seating upgrades occurred in August 2024 with the installation of chairback seats in sections 104, 105, and 106, replacing prior bleacher-style options to improve fan comfort. These enhancements, announced in June 2024, mark the initial general admission improvements since the venue's 2011 opening as Apogee Stadium. Ongoing infrastructure work includes improvements to the Mean Green Village facilities, such as upgraded dugouts, a new clubhouse, and offices, supporting competitive operations for non-revenue sports. These initiatives build on the 2018 "Light The Tower" master plan, a 20-year vision for venue expansions and athlete support upgrades, though progress has emphasized phased, fiscally prudent implementations.

Notable personnel and alumni

Professional athletes

Numerous alumni of the University of North Texas have competed in professional , with 77 players reaching the and 85 being drafted since 1936. The program's most acclaimed professional is Charles "Mean" Joe Greene, a drafted fourth overall by the in 1969, who played 13 seasons, earned four first-team All-Pro honors, appeared in ten Pro Bowls, and was inducted into the in 1987. Other standout NFL alumni include guard , who played 13 seasons primarily with the and , securing six selections and two first-team All-Pro nods from 2000 to 2013; halfback , a three-time and two-time first-team All-Pro who rushed for over 3,000 yards in eight AFL/NFL seasons from 1960 to 1967; wide receiver J.T. Smith, who amassed 4,952 receiving yards across 13 seasons with two appearances; and defensive end , a two-time with 79 sacks in 12 seasons from 1970 to 1981.
PlayerPositionNotable Achievements
Joe GreeneDTHall of Fame (1987), 10× Pro Bowl, 4× All-Pro, Steelers (1969–1981)
Brian WatersG6× Pro Bowl, 2× All-Pro, Chiefs/Cowboys (2000–2013)
Abner HaynesHB3× Pro Bowl, 2× All-Pro, AFL Chargers/Texans (1960–1967)
J.T. SmithWR2× Pro Bowl, Rams/Giants (1978–1990)
Cedrick HardmanDE2× Pro Bowl, 49ers/Raiders (1970–1981)
In basketball, forward Tony Mitchell holds the distinction as UNT's highest pick, selected 37th overall by the in 2013 after averaging 17.7 points and 8.7 rebounds per game in his sophomore season; he appeared in 50 NBA games across three seasons. Center John Horrocks, drafted 84th overall by the in 1984, played briefly in the NBA. No UNT alumni have reached , though the discontinued program produced talent. In golf, secured ten victories, including the 1967 .

Coaches and administrators

The role of athletic director at the University of North Texas has evolved since the program's early days, with Theron J. Fouts serving as one of the inaugural directors alongside his coaching duties in football and track beginning in the 1910s and 1920s. Hayden Fry held the position from 1973 to 1978, overseeing athletics while also coaching football to a Missouri Valley Conference championship in 1973 before departing for Iowa. Rick Villarreal served as director for 16 years until his departure in June 2016, during which the program navigated conference changes and facility developments amid reported internal challenges. Jared Mosley, a UNT administrator since 2018, became the 15th athletic director in July 2023, focusing on revenue growth and competitive enhancements in the American Athletic Conference. In football, Eric Morris has led the Mean Green as head coach since December 2022, achieving a 7–1 record through October 2025 and guiding the team to bowl eligibility in his tenure with an emphasis on high-powered offenses rooted in Texas recruiting networks. Prior coaches like laid foundational success, compiling a 23–34–1 record from 1973 to 1978 and introducing the "Mean Green" moniker that persists today. Men's basketball has seen recent transition, with Daniyal Robinson appointed on April 5, 2025, after leading Cleveland State to multiple winning seasons; his hire aims to sustain the program's NCAA appearances from 2021 to 2024 under prior leadership. Other sports feature long-tenured figures, such as those inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame for contributions in coaching roles across disciplines, emphasizing sustained program development over flashy but short-term results.

Achievements and records

National championships

The University of North Texas men's golf team won four consecutive national championships from 1949 to 1952, marking the program's only team titles at the highest level of collegiate competition. These victories occurred under Fred Cobb, who led the team to a dominant stretch with standout players including Billy Maxwell, , and Joe Conrad contributing to the success. The 1949 championship was secured at the Veenker Memorial Golf Course in , with North Texas posting a team score of 590 to edge out Purdue and Stanford. In 1950, the Mean Green defended their title at the UNM Championship Golf Course in , scoring 573 to defeat Purdue by four strokes. The 1951 event at the Ohio State University Golf Club in , resulted in another victory for North Texas with a score of 576, narrowly ahead of Houston and Stanford. The streak concluded in 1952 at Purdue's course, where the team tallied 582 to claim the title over . No other North Texas athletic programs have secured NCAA national team championships.

Conference championships

The athletic programs of the University of North Texas have won 142 conference championships across 20 sports since the early 20th century, with 50 secured since 2000. These titles span multiple conferences, including the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association, , Gulf Coast Conference, , , , , , and others, encompassing both regular-season and tournament victories. Men's holds the program record with 32 championships, followed by football (25) and men's (21). Football championships date to 1931 in the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association, with subsequent titles in the Lone Star Conference (1932, 1935–1936, 1939–1941, 1946–1947), Gulf Coast Conference (1950–1952, 1955–1956), Missouri Valley Conference (1958–1959, 1966–1967, 1973), Southland Conference (1983, 1994), and Sun Belt Conference (2001–2004, including undefeated 6–0 league records in 2004 and shares in prior years). The 2001–2004 Sun Belt streak marked four consecutive titles, advancing the team to bowl games each year. Men's basketball titles include early successes in the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association (1921–1923, 1925–1927) and (1937–1938, 1941–1943, 1947–1948), followed by Gulf Coast Conference wins (1950–1954), regular-season and tournament crowns (1987–1989), regular-season (2009–2010) and tournament (2006–2007, 2009–2010) victories, and regular-season (2019–2020, 2021–2022) and tournament (2020–2021) titles.
SportTotal ChampionshipsKey Conferences and Periods
Football25Lone Star (8, 1930s–1940s), Sun Belt (4, 2001–2004)
Men's Golf32Missouri Valley (14, 1960s–1970s), Conference USA (3, 2015–2021)
Men's Basketball21Gulf Coast (4, 1950s), Conference USA (3, 2019–2022)
Soccer (combined)16Sun Belt (8, 2001–2012), Conference USA (8, 2014–2019)
Men's Track & Field18Lone Star (10, 1930s–1940s), Sun Belt (2, 2000–2002)
Other sports, such as women's (4 Conference USA titles, 2021–2023), (3 , 2019–2022), and volleyball (5 across Southland and ), contribute to the tally, reflecting sustained success in during the and eras prior to the 2023 transition to the American Athletic Conference. No team championships have been recorded in the American Athletic Conference as of 2025, though individual medals were earned in 2025.

Postseason appearances and bowl history

The North Texas Mean Green football program has made 15 bowl appearances since its inaugural postseason game in 1946, accruing a 3–12 record as of the 2024 season. Early successes were limited to small-college bowls, with the team securing its first win in the 1946 Optimist Bowl before enduring long droughts interrupted by consistent invitations during the Sun Belt Conference era (2001–2004) and sporadic qualifications in and the American Athletic Conference. Wins came against in the 2002 and UNLV in the 2014 Heart of Dallas Bowl, while losses predominated in recent outings, including a six-game skid from 2016 to 2024 capped by a 30–28 defeat to Texas State in the 2024 .
DateBowlOpponentResult
December 14, 1946Optimist BowlPacificW 14–13
January 1, 1948Salad BowlL 6–13
December 31, 1959New Mexico StateL 8–28
December 18, 2001Colorado StateL 20–45
December 17, 2002W 24–19
December 16, 2003MemphisL 17–27
December 14, 2004Southern MissL 10–31
January 1, 2014Heart of Dallas BowlUNLVW 36–14
December 27, 2016Heart of Dallas BowlArmyL 31–38 (OT)
December 16, 2017L 30–50
December 15, 2018Utah StateL 13–52
December 21, 2020Appalachian StateL 28–56
December 23, 2021Frisco Football Classic (OH)L 14–27
December 17, 2022Frisco BowlBoise StateL 32–35
January 3, 2025Texas StateL 28–30

Culture, rivalries, and challenges

Traditions and fan engagement

The mascot of the North Texas Mean Green is , selected through a 1922 student vote emphasizing the bird's symbolism of strength, independence, and loyalty; a live eagle first appeared in 1950 as a donation from a local businessman, initially believed to be a South American , with the name "Scrappy" officially adopted for the costumed version in 1995. Fans perform the gesture, extending hands overhead with fingers curved like talons during cheers and the "Glory to the Green," which the plays after each game. The official fight song, adopted after the university's name change to the , features lyrics including "Let's give a cheer for U of NT, cheer for the Green and White. Victory's in store, whate'er the score, our team will ever fight," performed by the during games to rally supporters. Football-specific traditions include the pre-game Mean Green March into , the announcer's call "Heeeeeeeere come the Mean Green!" the extended "GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" yell at kickoff, and chants of "FIRST DOWN!" following team gains. Additional spirit elements encompass Friday Pride Day, where students and faculty wear green attire weekly; the lighting of McConnell Tower to celebrate athletic victories; and Boomer the Cannon, fired during events. Homecoming features a and , reinforcing annual fan rituals. Fan engagement centers on the Mean Green Nation, a collective term for , students, and supporters who participate in at and road game travel via groups like the alumni-coordinated Mean Green Infantry. The athletics department employs dedicated marketing and fan engagement staff to promote attendance and spirit events, such as the annual Mean Green Round Up during , which draws participants for parades and celebrations. Despite these initiatives, historical attendance has remained modest compared to larger programs, with ongoing efforts to build a winning culture amid competition from and . The and student spirit groups further enhance involvement through performances and flag-running traditions.

Rivalries

The North Texas Mean Green maintain two primary football rivalries: the longstanding Bowl against (SMU) and the more recent, competitive series against the University of Texas at (UTSA). The Bowl, named after a 1940s sponsorship challenge from a North Texas student, originated in 1922 and represents a regional intrastate matchup between the two Dallas-area institutions. SMU holds a dominant series lead of 35–6–1 through the 2023 season, with North Texas securing its most recent victory in 2017. The rivalry intensified geographically due to proximity but waned in competitiveness as SMU advanced to higher conferences, culminating in the final scheduled game on November 11, 2023, which SMU won 41–24, before SMU's departure to the Atlantic Coast Conference. In contrast, the North Texas–UTSA series, often dubbed the "Battle of the Birds" for their eagle mascots, began in 2013 upon UTSA's entry into NCAA Division I and has evolved into a closely contested affair within Conference USA (until 2023) and now the American Athletic Conference. UTSA led 6–5 entering the 2025 season after winning four consecutive games from 2021 to 2024, but North Texas snapped the streak with a 55–17 victory on October 18, 2025, at DATCU Stadium, marking one of the most lopsided outcomes in the series. The matchup has frequently influenced conference standings and postseason eligibility, with North Texas posting a notable 45–3 win in 2019 to cap a three-game winning streak. Other historical series, such as with Texas State (39 meetings, the second-most frequent opponent), exist but lack the intensity or trophy associations of the primary rivalries. These football-centric rivalries underscore North Texas's regional identity in athletics, though and other sports occasionally feature competitive intrastate games without formalized rivalry status.

Funding, criticisms, and controversies

The athletic department of the operates as an underfunded Group of 5 program, with its football roster's name, image, and likeness (NIL) budget estimated at less than $2 million for the 2025 season, compared to $8–10 million for leading programs in the American Athletic Conference. This disparity has constrained recruitment and competitiveness, exemplified by offers such as $500,000 to amid broader revenue-sharing pressures. Following the May 2025 settlement in House v. NCAA, which mandates direct revenue sharing with athletes averaging $20–22 million per Power 5 school but scaling down for others, UNT projected annual payments around $10 million and responded by restructuring staff in July 2025, eliminating or reassigning positions to redirect funds without increasing university subsidies. The department, which generates limited ticket and media revenue, depends substantially on student fees—currently about $200 per full-time undergraduate annually—and institutional support, leading to a October 2025 proposal for a phased fee increase approved by student senate for campus-wide vote. To address shortfalls, UNT rebranded its fundraising arm in May 2025 as the Mean Green Athletic Fund, emphasizing broad support beyond scholarships, while its independent NIL collective ceased operations as schools assumed direct deal coordination. Criticisms of the program's funding model highlight its vulnerability to state budget constraints on higher education, which have reduced subsidies and forced trade-offs between and academic priorities, as noted by department insiders. Fan discourse has faulted insufficient donor engagement in NIL, arguing it perpetuates mediocrity despite recent on-field gains under coach Eric Morris. Notable controversies include a 2018 involving the men's team, where investigative reporting alleged university efforts to conceal a ring and an unreported claim linked to three former players, prompting internal reviews but no formal NCAA sanctions. In August 2024, the football program received university sanctions for a fall 2021 incident described as a "," involving physical altercations among players, though details on penalties such as suspensions remain limited to internal measures.

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