Landon Sides News, Rumors, Updates - North Texas Mean Green

Surpasses 100 yards in win Sides caught all five targets for 114 yards during Friday's 54-20 victory against Charlotte.

Impact Sides hasn't been too much of a factor so far this season, but broke out Friday night, surpassing 100 yards for the first time in 2025. Drew Mestemaker has been one of the best quarterbacks in the American Conference this year, and if Sides can start to develop a connection with him, production could increase the remainder of the year.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Mestemaker, North Texas take advantage of Washington State miscues in 59-10 win

Drew Mestemaker threw for 211 yards and four touchdowns and North Texas smashed Washington State 59-10

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Available for Week 2 Sides (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game at Western Michigan, Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle reports.

Impact North Texas' depth chart including Sides indicated his availability Saturday. During 2024, he logged 24 receptions for 280 yards (11.7 averaged per reception) and one touchdown. Though impressive, the wide receiver has a better 2023. During that year, Sides recorded 30 receptions for 363 yards (12.1 per catch) and four touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

UNT could get two key players back this week after blowout win in opener North Texas wide receiver Landon Sides and cornerback David Fisher are both on track to make their season debuts when UNT faces Western Mich...

SEPTEMBER 2 • DENTONRC.COM

Questionable for Week 2 Sides (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Western Michigan, Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle reports.

Impact Even though North Texas' depth chart re-added Sides, his game availability remains murky. However, he is "trending the right way" to matchup participation. Vito's update, though not positive, indicates that there is still a legitimate opportunity for him to return at Western Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Part of depth chart for Week 2 Sides (undisclosed) is part of the Mean Green's depth chart for Saturday at Western Michigan, Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle reports.

Impact For the Mean Green's updated chart, their starting wideouts include Sides, indicating that he should be available Saturday at Western Michigan. During 2024, Sides logged 24 receptions for 280 yards (11.7 averaged per reception) and one touchdown. Yet, his primary objective is to be back on track. During 2023, Sides recorded 30 receptions for 363 yards (12.1 averaged per reception) and four TDs.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Week 1 Sides (undisclosed) won't play in North Texas' opener against Lamar, per Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle.

Impact The wideout was reportedly working his way back from an injury late in fall camp, one that appears to have bled into the regular season. Sides, who caught 24 passes for 280 yards and one touchdown last season with the Mean Green, was expected to be a significant part of this passing attack. However, his next chance to play will come in Week 2 on the road against Western Michigan.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Working way back from injury Sides is working his way back from an undisclosed injury, Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle reports.

Impact North Texas' depth chart does not include Sides, and Vito's latest update explains why. Because of an undisclosed injury, the wide receiver is questionable as UNT's team prepares for its upcoming game Saturday against Lamar. Without him on the Mean Green's depth chart, their starting wideouts include Baron Tipton (a freshman) instead.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

UNT wide receiver Landon Sides appears back in form after health issues derailed sophomore year Landon Sides endured a tough year from a health perspective last season at North Texas. Those issues have him highly motivated heading into...

AUGUST 7 • DENTONRC.COM

Counting down UNT's top football players: WR Landon Sides, vets open yearly look at Mean Green North Texas has several key players returning as it prepares for the 2025 football season, including wide receiver Landon Sides. The former...

JUNE 9 • DENTONRC.COM

First touchdown in bowl loss Sides reeled in 5 of 7 targets for 89 yards and a touchdown in Friday's 30-28 loss to Texas State.

Impact Sides turned in his best performance of the season in Friday's First Responder Bowl, highlighted by a 16-yard touchdown grab in the opening seconds of the second quarter, his first score this year. Sides will finish his sophomore campaign with 24 receptions for 280 yards. He figures to have a more prominent role in the North Texas offense in 2025.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut Saturday Sides caught three passes for 43 yards in Saturday's 35-20 victory over Stephen F. Austin.

Impact Sides was previously listed as a game-time decision after missing North Texas' season opener agaisnt South Alabama with an undisclosed injury, but the sophomore receiver managed to make his season debut against the Lumberjacks. Sides caught 30 passes for 363 yards and four scores for the Mean Green in 2023 and will be hoping to see an expanded role within the offense in 2024, starting against Texas Tech on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut Saturday Sides caught three passes for 43 yards in Saturday's 35-20 victory over Stephen F. Austin.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Sides (undisclosed) was observed warming up for Saturday's match against Stephen F. Austin, Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle reports.

Impact After missing the season-opener, Sides was listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's contest and his participation in warmups bodes well for his chances of suiting up. More news should surface closer to kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

GTD for Week 2 Sides will be a game-time decision for Week 2, Ethan Plinsky of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Sides didn't suit up in North Texas' opener against South Alabama. The sophomore wideout is coming off a very solid season in which he registered 30 catches for 363 yards and four scores. He's now slated to be a fixture of the Mean Green passing attack when he returns to the field, but the timetable for a potential return is still unclear.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in opener Sides (undisclosed) won't suit up for North Texas' opener Saturday against South Alabama, Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle reports.

Impact Sides was listed on the Mean Green's initial depth chart, indicating he'd likely suit up Saturday, though he'll ultimately miss the season opener for a second straight year. Sides had a solid freshman season with North Texas, logging 30 receptions for 363 yards and four touchdowns. Damon Ward, Blair Conwright and DT Sheffield should see more opportunities in Sides' absence.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Part of depth chart Sides (undisclosed) is part of the Mean Green's depth chart for their game Saturday at South Alabama, Brett Vito of The Denton Record-Chronicle reports.

Impact Sides wants to not repeat what happened during the Mean Green's 2023 season, which he began by sitting out its opener they hosted against California. However, him being part of their depth chart suggests he will be available Saturday at South Alabama.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still working his way back Sides (undisclosed) is still working his way back from injury, Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle reports.

Impact Sides missed most of winter conditioning and spring practice with an injury, and he's still in the rehab process. Vito reports that Sides was spotted with a knee brace at the opening of fall camp. The receiver will aim to return for the Mean Green's opener on Aug. 31.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in season finale Sides posted six receptions (on nine targets) for 100 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 45-42 victory versus UAB.

Impact Sides had a dream ending to his freshman campaign Saturday as he went for 100 yards on six catches and caught two touchdowns in the close win. Thanks to his strong end to the season, he finished the campaign with 30 catches (on 39 targets) for 363 yards and four touchdowns, adding four rushes for 25 yards on the ground. With what he showed as a true freshman, he could feature in a much larger role next season for the Mean Green.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win over Tulsa Sides reeled in all two targets for 31 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-28 win versus Tulsa.

Impact Sides scored his second touchdown of the season Saturday, a 25-yard reception in the final minute of the first half to tie the game at 21 a piece. He has been fairly involved in the Eagles' offense as of late, accumulating at least two receptions for at least 25 yards in each of his last five games.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in close loss Sides tallied four receptions (on five targets) for 25 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-28 defeat versus Tulane.

Impact Sides caught a six-yard touchdown Saturday which tied the game at 28-28 in the fourth quarter after the Mean Green were down 21 points on two separate occasions. It marks his first touchdown of the season and it could not have come at a much better time for the true freshman. He has been slightly more involved in the offense as of late so he is worth monitoring for the future.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Mestemaker, North Texas take advantage of Washington State miscues in 59-10 win