North Texas Overwhelmed Before Biggest Crowd in School History
Denton, Texas, witnessed a significant event as the undefeated Mean Green hosted 24th-ranked South Florida in the first sellout in the 15-year history of DATCU Stadium.
A program record 31,386 attendees came out, bringing with them first-world worries such as worse-than-usual pregame traffic and mile-long beer lines.
"We're trying to make the playoffs. The national playoffs,"
an ROTC member said, highlighting the team's urgency to capitalize on a moment decades in the making.
The large crowd and the team's determination underscore the importance of this event in North Texas's history.
Author's summary: North Texas faces a significant challenge.