Defending national champions opened their season with a decisive victory, defeating North Texas 52-16. Josh Hoover had a strong performance, throwing for 231 yards and four touchdowns. He completed 13 of 16 passes with no turnovers.

Turbo Richard also contributed to the win, rushing for two scores. The team extended its winning streak to 17 games and its home winning streak to 16. Further details about the game are available from the source.

The win marked a successful start to the team's title defense, with Josh Hoover replacing Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza.