North Texas

North Texas men’s track and field is operating like an ascending conference contender, with jumps and throws standing out as reliable scoring engines and sprints contributing meaningful support, while the distance group remains more competitive than dominant. The Mean Green is now replacing an upcoming high-level distance departure who affects both cross country and track, so it is actively reinforcing the 5000 meters and middle-distance range while still adding high-end 100 meters and 400 meters recruits to raise championship scoring; in the field, pole vault remains a clear premium target even though the broader jumps and throws groups are already productive.

North Texas women’s track and field is trending upward because its sprint/hurdle and throws groups have become the backbone of team scoring, with jumps offering useful upside but less week-to-week certainty than the other power areas. With multiple pending high-impact sprint/hurdle departures and one outgoing distance athlete, the program is now reloading the 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters and 400-meter hurdles pipeline first, while also seeking another proven thrower and selective help in the 800 meters and 1500 meters to keep the roster balanced.

North Texas is currently recruiting as a speed-power program that is also protecting selective distance points rather than overhauling its entire roster. On the men’s side it is prioritizing 100 meters, 400 meters, pole vault and the 5000 meters/1500 meters range, while on the women’s side it is pressing hardest in the 400-meter hurdles, sprints, triple jump, pole vault and the throws, with enough attention on the 800 meters and 1500 meters to cover upcoming turnover and maintain conference relevance.