North Texas outlasted Western Michigan 33-30 in overtime in a back-and-forth Week 2 contest that saw 27 lead changes. The Mean Green scored 6 points in the extra period to secure the victory, while the Broncos managed 3.

Western Michigan dominated the second quarter, scoring 17 points and building an early advantage. However, North Texas chipped away with 7 points in Q2 and added 10 more in both the third and fourth quarters to force overtime.

Broc Lowry led Western Michigan with 75 passing yards and 66 rushing yards, including a touchdown run in the second quarter. North Texas's offense featured Wyatt Young with a team-leading 59 receiving yards.

The game featured dramatic swings in momentum throughout. Western Michigan's defense recorded several critical plays in the second and third quarters, while North Texas's defense made key stops when it mattered most. The intense battle pushed the final score well over the 56-point over-under line, with the final tally of 63 combined points reflecting the game's competitive nature.