2013 North Texas Mean Green football team

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2013 North Texas Mean Green football
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Heart of Dallas Bowl champion
Heart of Dallas Bowl, W 36–14 vs. UNLV
Conference Conference USA
DivisionWest Division
Record9–4 (6–2 C-USA)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Mike Canales (4th season)
Offensive scheme Pro-style
Defensive coordinator John Skladany (2nd season)
Base defense 4–3
Home stadium Apogee Stadium
Seasons
←  2012
2014  →
2013 Conference USA football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
Marshall x  7 –1   10 –4  
East Carolina  6 –2   10 –3  
Middle Tennessee  6 –2   8 –5  
Florida Atlantic  4 –4   6 –6  
UAB  1 –7   2 –10  
Southern Miss  1 –7   1 –11  
FIU  1 –7   1 –11  
West Division
Rice x$  7 –1   10 –4  
UTSA  6 –2   7 –5  
North Texas  6 –2   9 –4  
Tulane  5 –3   7 –6  
Louisiana Tech  3 –5   4 –8  
Tulsa  2 –6   3 –9  
UTEP  1 –7   2 –10  
Championship: Rice 41, Marshall 24
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2013 North Texas Mean Green football team represented the University of North Texas during the 2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was led by third-year head coach Dan McCarney and played its home games at Apogee Stadium. It was the Mean Green's first season as members of Conference USA, competing in the West Division. [1] The team earned a 9–4 record (6-2 in conference) and won the 2014 Heart of Dallas Bowl. Additionally, it set a school record for average home attendance per game at 21,030. The defense was notable for being statistically the best second half defense in the Football Bowl Subdivision.[ citation needed ] It received two top 25 votes in the Coaches' Poll to end the season.

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The team began the season with a 2–3 record in its first five games before going on a five-game winning streak, culminating in a win against the Rice Owls, which was televised on Fox Sports 1. After losing to the UTSA Roadrunners, the Mean Green were eliminated from conference championship contention. After defeating the Tulsa Golden Hurricane to end the regular season, the Mean Green defeated the UNLV Rebels in the Heart of Dallas Bowl. The bowl game win gave the Mean Green their best season and first bowl win since 2002 and their first winning season since 2004.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 316:00 pm Idaho *
NTTVW 40–621,975
September 76:00 pmat Ohio *
 ESPN3 L 21–2724,511
September 143:00 pm Ball State *
  • Apogee Stadium
  • Denton, TX
 FSN W 34–2714,747
September 2111:21 amat No. 9 Georgia *
 SECTV L 21–4592,746
October 52:30 pmat Tulane
FCS L 21–2420,734
October 126:00 pm Middle Tennessee
  • Apogee Stadium
  • Denton, TX
NTTVW 34–721,171
October 192:30 pmat Louisiana Tech
CBSSN W 28–1320,317
October 266:00 pmat Southern Miss
FCSW 55–1423,203
October 316:30 pm Rice
  • Apogee Stadium
  • Denton, TX
 FS1 W 28–1622,835
November 92:30 pm UTEP
  • Apogee Stadium
  • Denton, TX
 CSS/TWCSC W 41–726,119
November 232:30 pm UTSA
  • Apogee Stadium
  • Denton, TX
TWCSCL 13–2119,335
November 301:30 pmat Tulsa
FSNW 42–1017,792
January 1, 201411:00 amvs. UNLV *
 ESPNU W 36–1438,380
Schedule Source: [2]

Game summaries

Idaho

Idaho Vandals at North Texas Mean Green – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Vandals60006
Mean Green14127740

at Apogee Stadium, Denton, Texas

  • Date: August 31
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 103 °F (39 °C)
  • Game attendance: 21,975
  • Referee: Jerry Banks
  • TV: NTTV
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • IDHO – Jake Manley 6-yard pass from Chad Chalich (kick blocked), 13:00. Vandals 6–0. Drive: 3 plays, 5 yards, 0:40.
  • UNT – Brandin Byrd 1-yard run (Zach Olen kick), 8:05. Mean Green 7–6. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:54.
  • UNT – Brelan Chancellor 85-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Olen kick), 5:17. Mean Green 14–6. Drive: 3 plays, 81 yards, 1:21.

Second quarter

  • UNT – Mark Lewis 1-yard run (kick failed), 6:34. Mean Green 20–6. Drive: 15 plays, 49 yards, 6:13.
  • UNT – Brandin Byrd 27-yard run (kick blocked), 2:46. Mean Green 26–6. Drive: 2 plays, 38 yards, 0:27.

Third quarter

  • UNT – Reggie Pegram 2-yard run (Zach Paul kick), 3:28. Mean Green 33–6. Drive: 9 plays, 89 yards, 3:16.

Fourth quarter

  • UNT – Darius Terrell 30-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Paul kick), 11:17. Mean Green 40–6. Drive: 10 plays, 90 yards, 3:34.
StatisticsIDHOUNT
First downs1427
Total yards369591
Rushing yards139187
Passing yards230404
Turnovers32
Time of possession28:4131:19
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
IdahoPassingChad Chalich19/27, 230 yards, TD
RushingJerrel Brown6 rushes, 70 yards
ReceivingDezmon Epps8 receptions, 94 yards
North TexasPassingDerek Thompson23/27, 349 yards, 2 TD
RushingBrandin Byrd7 rushes, 57 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingBrelan Chancellor6 receptions, 135 yards, TD

At Ohio

North Texas Mean Green at Ohio Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Mean Green707721
Bobcats7140627

at Peden Stadium, Athens, Ohio

  • Date: September 7
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT/7:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 77 °F (25 °C)
  • Game attendance: 24,511
  • Referee: Steve Barth
  • TV: ESPN3
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • OHIO – Chase Cochran 75-yard pass from Tyler Tettleton (Matt Greem kick), 14:50. Bobcats 7–0. Drive: 1 play, 80 yards, 0:10.
  • UNT – Antoinne Jimmerson 3-yard run (Zach Paul kick), 2:04. Tied 7–7. Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 4:58.

Second quarter

  • OHIO – Ryan Boykin 10-yard pass from Tyler Tettleton (Matt Greem kick), 13:12. Bobcats 14–7. Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 3:47.
  • OHIO – Jovon Johnson 42-yard interception return (Matt Greem kick), 12:34. Bobcats 21–7.

Third quarter

  • UNT – Carlos Harris 31-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Paul kick), 4:25. Bobcats 21–14. Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 2:08.

Fourth quarter

  • UNT – Darnell Smith 6-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Paul kick), 12:51. Tied 21–21. Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 2:53.
  • OHIO – Matt Greem 38-yard field goal, 8:08. Bobcats 24–21. Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 4:36.
  • OHIO – Matt Greem 22-yard field goal, 1:23. Bobcats 27–21. Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 5:44.
StatisticsUNTOHIO
First downs1420
Total yards299442
Rushing yards104203
Passing yards195239
Turnovers43
Time of possession40:2632:03
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
North TexasPassingDerek Thompson19/29, 195 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingAntoinne Jimmerson12 rushes, 35 yards, TD
ReceivingDarnell Smith9 receptions, 89 yards, TD
OhioPassing Tyler Tettleton 19/30, 239 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingRyan Boykin19 rushes, 93 yards
ReceivingChase Cochran6 receptions, 103 yards, TD

Ball State

Ball State Cardinals at North Texas Mean Green – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Cardinals2070027
Mean Green31381034

at Apogee Stadium, Denton, Texas

  • Date: September 14
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 90 °F (32 °C)
  • Game attendance: 14,747
  • Referee: Mark Klucznski
  • TV: FSN
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • BALL – Willie Snead 2-yard pass from Keith Wenning (pass failed), 11:48. Cardinals 6–0. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:12.
  • UNT – Zach Paul 48-yard field goal, 8:12. Cardinals 6–3. Drive: 9 plays, 34 yards, 3:36.
  • BALL – Horactio Banks 77-yard run (Scott Secor kick), 5:28. Cardinals 13–3. Drive: 4 plays, 91 yards, 0:52.
  • BALL – Brian Jones 3-yard fumble return (Scott Secor kick), 0:20. Cardinals 20–3.

Second quarter

  • UNT – Zach Paul 22-yard field goal, 11:04. Cardinals 20–6. Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 4:16.
  • UNT – Zach Paul 47-yard field goal, 6:23. Cardinals 20–9. Drive: 7 plays, 27 yards, 3:13.
  • BALL – Willie Snead 27-yard pass from Keith Wenning (Scott Secor kick), 3:26. Cardinals 27–9. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 2:57.
  • UNT – Brelan Chancellor 25-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Paul kick), 1:50. Cardinals 27–16. Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 1:36.

Third quarter

  • UNT – Reggie Pegram 32-yard run (Derek Thompson pass to Drew Miller), 12:37. Cardinals 27–24. Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 2:23.

Fourth quarter

  • UNT – Zach Paul 19-yard field goal, 14:51. Tied 27–27. Drive: 15 plays, 66 yards, 5:32.
  • UNT – Derek Thompson 26-yard run (Zach Paul kick), 9:47. Mean Green 34–27. Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 3:58.
StatisticsBALLUNT
First downs1931
Total yards496505
Rushing yards163231
Passing yards333274
Turnovers51
Time of possession22:2437:36
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ball StatePassing Keith Wenning 27/46, 333 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingHoractio Banks11 rushes, 141 yards, TD
Receiving Jamill Smith 4 receptions, 115 yards
North TexasPassingDerek Thompson31/47, 274 yards, TD
RushingBrandin Byrd18 rushes, 79 yards
ReceivingBrelan Chancellor9 receptions, 88 yards, TD

At No. 9 Georgia

North Texas Mean Green at No. 9 Georgia Bulldogs – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Mean Green0147021
No. 9 Bulldogs714141045

at Sanford Stadium, Athens, Georgia

  • Date: September 21
  • Game time: 11:21 a.m. CDT/12:21 p.m. EDT
  • Game attendance: 92,746
  • TV: SECTV
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter

Second quarter

  • UGA – Reggie Davis 98-yard pass from Aaron Murray (Marshall Morgan kick), 14:46. Bulldogs 14–0. Drive: 1 play, 98 yards, 0:14.
  • UNT – Darnell Smith 20-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Paul kick), 9:53. Bulldogs 14–7. Drive: 10 plays, 86 yards, 4:53.
  • UGA – Arthur Lynch 16-yard pass from Aaron Murray (Marshall Morgan kick), 7:27. Bulldogs 21–7. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:26.
  • UNT – Brelan Chancellor 99-yard kickoff return (Zach Paul kick), 7:12. Bulldogs 21–14.

Third quarter

  • UNT – Marcus Trice 0-yard blocked punt return (Zach Paul kick), 14:17. Tied 21–21.
  • UGA – Aaron Murray 1-yard run (Marshall Morgan kick), 7:11. Bulldogs 28–21. Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, 2:42.
  • UGA – Chris Conley 4-yard pass from Aaron Murray (Marshall Morgan kick), 0:43. Bulldogs 35–21. Drive: 12 plays, 95 yards, 4:41.

Fourth quarter

  • UGA – Marshall Morgan 27-yard field goal, 3:45. Bulldogs 38–21. Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 6:07.
  • UGA – J. J. Green 1-yard run (Marshall Morgan kick), 1:46. Bulldogs 45–21. Drive: 2 plays, 41 yards, 0:14.
StatisticsUNTUGA
First downs1326
Total yards245641
Rushing yards7191
Passing yards238450
Turnovers12
Time of possession27:2831:57
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
North TexasPassingDerek Thompson21/36, 202 yards, TD, INT
RushingBrandin Byrd11 rushes, 23 yards
ReceivingReggie Pegram4 receptions, 53 yards
GeorgiaPassing Aaron Murray 22/30, 408 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing Todd Gurley 21 rushes, 91 yards, TD
Receiving Reggie Davis 2 receptions, 134 yards, TD

At Tulane

North Texas Mean Green at Tulane Green Wave – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Mean Green0071421
Green Wave0714324

at Mercedes–Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Date: October 5
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: None (played indoors)
  • Game attendance: 20,734
  • Referee: Brad Rogers
  • TV: FCS
  • Box score, Recap [3]
Game information
First quarter
  • No scoring plays

Second quarter

  • TULN – Justyn Shackleford 6-yard pass from Nick Montana (Cairo Santos kick), 8:06. Green Wave 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 6:45.

Third quarter

  • UNT – Mason Y'Barbo 0-yard fumble return (Zach Paul kick), 8:27. Tied 7–7.
  • TULN – Derrick Strozier 62-yard blocked field goal return (Cairo Santos kick), 4:34. Green Wave 14–7.
  • TULN – Lorenzo Doss 59-yard interception return (Cairo Santos kick), 2:50. Green Wave 21–7.

Fourth quarter

  • UNT – Brandin Byrd 1-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Paul kick), 14:16. Green Wave 21–14. Drive: 9 plays, 47 yards, 3:24.
  • UNT – Darnell Smith 62-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Paul kick), 3:45. Tied 21–21. Drive: 4 plays, 74 yards, 1:03.
  • TULN – Cairo Santos 27-yard field goal, 0:00. Green Wave 24–21. Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 3:45.
StatisticsUNTTULN
First downs1817
Total yards360227
Rushing yards3495
Passing yards326132
Turnovers21
Time of possession27:4432:16
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
North TexasPassingDerek Thompson29/42, 326 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingDerek Thompson6 rushes, 19 yards
ReceivingDarnell Smith8 receptions, 130 yards, TD
TulanePassing Nick Montana 18/28, 132 yards, TD
Rushing Orleans Darkwa 16 rushes, 44 yards
Receiving Ryan Grant 7 receptions, 60 yards

Middle Tennessee

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at North Texas Mean Green – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Blue Raiders07007
Mean Green71701034

at Apogee Stadium, Denton, Texas

  • Date: October 12
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Overcast, 73 °F (23 °C)
  • Game attendance: 21,171
  • Referee: Wayne Winkler
  • TV: NTTV
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • UNT – Reggie Pegram 5-yard run (Zach Paul kick), 3:38. Mean Green 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 71 yards, 4:18.

Second quarter

  • MTSU – Austin Grammer 5-yard run (Cody Clark kick), 11:48. Tied 7–7. Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 2:30.
  • UNT – Brandin Byrd 1-yard run (Zach Paul kick), 6:57. Mean Green 14–7. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:51.
  • UNT – Lairamie Lee 20-yard interception return (Zach Paul kick), 6:42. Mean Green 21–7.
  • UNT – Zach Paul 21-yard field goal, 0:30. Mean Green 24–7. Drive: 4 plays, 9 yards, 1:26.

Third quarter

  • No scoring plays

Fourth quarter

  • UNT – Zach Paul 22-yard field goal, 11:27. Mean Green 27–7. Drive: 7 plays, 20 yards, 3:14.
  • UNT – Reggie Pegram 4-yard run (Zach Paul kick), 2:56. Mean Green 34–7. Drive: 7 plays, 47 yards, 3:42.
StatisticsMTUNT
First downs1325
Total yards205416
Rushing yards139303
Passing yards66113
Turnovers33
Time of possession22:1137:49
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Middle TennesseePassingAustin Grammer6/22, 36 yards, INT
RushingAustin Grammer15 rushes, 106 yards, TD
ReceivingChris Perkins5 receptions, 33 yards
North TexasPassingDerek Thompson13/19, 113 yards, 2 INT
RushingBrandin Byrd20 rushes, 139 yards, TD
ReceivingDarnell Smith5 receptions, 44 yards

At Louisiana Tech

North Texas Mean Green at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Mean Green01414028
Bulldogs730313

at Joe Aillet Stadium, Ruston, Louisiana

  • Date: October 19
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Overcast, 64 °F (18 °C), NNW 11 miles per hour (18 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 20,317
  • Referee: Brad Rogers
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Brad Johansen (play-by-play), Randy Cross (analyst), Rashan Ali (sideline)
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • LT – Ryan Higgins 2-yard run (Kyle Fischer kick), 7:50. Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards, 2:19.

Second quarter

  • LT – Kyle Fischer 40-yard field goal, 6:13. Bulldogs 10–0. Drive: 9 plays, 47 yards, 2:22.
  • UNT – Brelan Chancellor 61-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Paul kick), 3:53. Bulldogs 10–7. Drive: 5 plays, 86 yards, 2:20.
  • UNT – Zac Whitfield 56-yard interception return (Zach Paul kick), 2:05. Mean Green 14–10.

Third quarter

  • UNT – Derek Thompson 3-yard run (Zach Paul kick), 7:05. Mean Green 21–10. Drive: 4 plays, 43 yards, 1:58.
  • UNT – Brandin Byrd 1-yard run (Zach Paul kick), 0:40. Mean Green 28–10. Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 4:16.

Fourth quarter

  • LT – Kyle Fischer 35-yard field goal, 12:27. Mean Green 28–13. Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 3:13.
StatisticsUNTLT
First downs2020
Total yards386404
Rushing yards16537
Passing yards221367
Turnovers13
Time of possession32:5127:09
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
North TexasPassingDerek Thompson16/24, 221 yards, TD, INT
RushingBrandin Byrd14 carries, 71 yards, TD
ReceivingBrelan Chancellor5 receptions, 95 yards, TD
Louisiana TechPassingRyan Higgins36/54, 343 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Kenneth Dixon 12 carries, 25 yards
ReceivingAndrew Guillot10 receptions, 99 yards

At Southern Miss

North Texas Mean Green at Southern Miss Golden Eagles – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Mean Green13287755
Golden Eagles077014

at M. M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  • Date: October 26
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game attendance: 23,203
  • Referee: Clay Martin
  • TV: FCS
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • UNT – Brelan Chancellor 46-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Paul kick), 8:15. Mean Green 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 1:53.
  • UNT – Reggie Pegram 2-yard run (kick failed), 0:19. Mean Green 13–0. Drive: 13 plays, 78 yards, 6:37.

Second quarter

  • USM – Dominique Sullivan 59-yard pass from Nick Mullens (Cory Acosta kick), 10:57. Mean Green 13–7. Drive: 3 plays, 84 yards, 1:13.
  • UNT – Brandin Byrd 1-yard run (Zach Paul kick), 9:13. Mean Green 20–7. Drive: 5 plays, 61 yards, 1:44.
  • UNT – Antoinne Jimmerson 15-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Paul kick), 4:23. Mean Green 27–7. Drive: 9 plays, 52 yards, 4:00.
  • UNT – Derek Thompson 3-yard run (Zach Paul kick), 1:38. Mean Green 34–7. Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards, 1:42.
  • UNT – Antoinne Jimmerson 6-yard run (Zach Paul kick), 0:37. Mean Green 41–7. Drive: 3 plays, 13 plays, 0:39.

Third quarter

  • USM – George Payne 2-yard run (Corey Acosta kick), 13:55. Mean Green 41–14. Drive: 1 play, 2 yards, 0:05.
  • UNT – Reggie Pegram 1-yard run (Zach Paul kick), 3:36. Mean Green 48–14. Drive: 8 plays, 40 yards, 4:21.

Fourth quarter

  • UNT – Brandin Byrd 8-yard run (Zach Paul kick), 14:14. Mean Green 55–14. Drive: 8 plays, 39 yards, 4:04.
StatisticsUNTUSM
First downs3010
Total yards529249
Rushing yards22939
Passing yards300210
Turnovers45
Time of possession41:5118:09
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
North TexasPassingDerek Thompson18/27, 300 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingReggie Pegram19 rushes, 74 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingBrelan Chancellor4 receptions, 127 yards, TD
Southern MissPassing Nick Mullins 12/31, 210 yards, TD, 3 INT
RushingGeorge Payne9 rushes, 44 yards, TD
ReceivingDominique Sullivan2 receptions, 97 yards, TD

Rice

Rice Owls at North Texas Mean Green – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Owls2140016
Mean Green7147028

at Apogee Stadium, Denton, Texas

  • Date: October 31
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 69 °F (21 °C)
  • Game attendance: 22,835
  • Referee: Chris Snead
  • TV: FS1
  • Box score, Recap
StatisticsRICEUNT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
RicePassing
Rushing
Receiving
North TexasPassing
Rushing
Receiving

With the win, the Mean Green became bowl eligible for the first time since the 2004 season.

UTEP

UTEP Miners at North Texas Mean Green – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Miners00707
Mean Green14771341

at Apogee Stadium, Denton, Texas

StatisticsUTEPUNT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UTEPPassing
Rushing
Receiving
North TexasPassing
Rushing
Receiving

UTSA

UTSA Roadrunners at North Texas Mean Green – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Roadrunners707721
Mean Green0301013

at Apogee Stadium, Denton, Texas

  • Date: November 23
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CST
  • Game attendance: 19,335
  • TV: TWCS
  • Box score, Recap
StatisticsUTSAUNT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UTSAPassing
Rushing
Receiving
North TexasPassing
Rushing
Receiving

At Tulsa

North Texas Mean Green at Tulsa Golden Hurricane – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Mean Green71414742
Golden Hurricane1000010

at Chapman Stadium

  • Date: November 30
  • Game time: 1:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game attendance: 17,792
  • TV: FSN
  • Box score, Recap
StatisticsUNTTLSA
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
North TexasPassing
Rushing
Receiving
TulsaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Vs. UNLV (Heart of Dallas Bowl)

UNLV Rebels vs. North Texas Mean Green (Heart of Dallas Bowl) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Rebels700714
Mean Green7072236

at Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas

Game information
First quarter
  • UNLV – Marcus Sullivan 9-yard pass from Caleb Herring (Nolan Kohorst kick), 7:31. Rebels 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 95 yards, 3:00.
  • UNT – Antoinne Jimmerson 1-yard run (Zach Paul kick), 1:47. Tied 7–7. Drive: 8 plays, 43 yards, 3:55.

Second quarter

  • No scoring plays

Third quarter

  • UNT – Drew Miller 7-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Paul kick), 6:07. Mean Green 14–7. Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 5:11.

Fourth quarter

  • UNT – Brelan Chancellor 3-yard run (Zach Paul kick), 14:56. Mean Green 21–7. Drive: 12 plays, 74 yards, 4:44.
  • UNT – Darnell Smith 34-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Paul kick), 6:59. Mean Green 28–7. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:31.
  • UNLV – Jerry Rice Jr. 13-yard pass from Caleb Herring (Nolan Kohorst kick), 4:56. Mean Green 28–14. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:03.
  • UNT – Brelan Chancellor 15-yard run (Drew Miller run), 2:24. Mean Green 36–14. Drive: 3 plays, 16 yards, 1:39.
StatisticsUNLVUNT
First downs1921
Total yards262397
Rushing yards66141
Passing yards196256
Turnovers21
Time of possession24:4435:16
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UNLVPassingCaleb Herring22/41, 196 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingCaleb Herring15 rushes, 33 yards
Receiving Devante Davis 10 receptions, 96 yards
North TexasPassingDerek Thompson21/30, 256 yards, 2 TD
RushingBrandin Byrd20 rushes, 52 yards
ReceivingDarnell Smith5 receptions, 75 yards, TD

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The 2015 Portland State Vikings football team represented Portland State University during the 2015 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by first-year head coach Bruce Barnum and played their home games at Providence Park, with one home game at Hillsboro Stadium. They were a member of the Big Sky Conference. They finished the season 9–3, 6–2 in Big Sky play to finish in a tie for second place; this was the program's first winning season since 2011. They received an at-large bid to the FCS Playoffs, the Vikings first appearance in the FCS playoffs since 2000, where they lost in the second round to Northern Iowa.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2016 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team</span> American college football season

The 2016 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team represented the University of Southern Mississippi in the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Golden Eagles played their home games at the M. M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and competed in the West Division of Conference USA (C–USA). They were led by first-year head coach Jay Hopson. They finished the season 7–6, 4–4 in C-USA play to finish in third place in the West Division. They were invited to the New Orleans Bowl where they defeated Louisiana–Lafayette.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2016 North Texas Mean Green football team</span> American college football season

The 2016 North Texas Mean Green football team represented University of North Texas in the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Mean Green played their home games at the Apogee Stadium in Denton, Texas, and competed in the West Division of Conference USA (C–USA). They were led by first-year head coach Seth Littrell. They finished the season 5–8, 3–5 in C-USA play to finish in fourth place in the West Division. Because there were not enough 6-win bowl eligible teams, they received a bowl invitation as a 5–7 team with the highest APR score. They were invited to the Heart of Dallas Bowl where they lost to Army in overtime.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2016 SMU Mustangs football team</span> American college football season

The 2016 SMU Mustangs football team represented Southern Methodist University in the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Mustangs played their home games at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in University Park, Texas, and competed in the West Division of American Athletic Conference (AAC). They were led by second-year head coach Chad Morris. They finished the season 5–7, 3–5 in American Athletic play to finish in fifth place in the West Division.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2017 North Texas Mean Green football team</span> American college football season

The 2017 North Texas Mean Green football team represented University of North Texas in the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Mean Green played their home games at the Apogee Stadium in Denton, Texas, as members of the West Division of Conference USA (C-USA). They were led by second-year head coach Seth Littrell. The Mean Green finished the season 9–5, 7–1 in C-USA play to win the West Division. They lost the C-USA Championship Game to Florida Atlantic. They received an invite to the New Orleans Bowl where they lost to Troy.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team</span> American college football season

The 2018 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team represented the University of Southern Mississippi in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Golden Eagles played their home games at the M. M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and competed in the West Division of Conference USA (C–USA). They were led by third-year head coach Jay Hopson. They finished the season 6–5, 5–3 in C-USA play to finish in a three-way tie for second in the West Division. Despite being bowl eligible, they were not invited to a bowl game.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 UTSA Roadrunners football team</span> American college football season

The 2021 UTSA Roadrunners football team represented the University of Texas at San Antonio during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Roadrunners played their home games at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, and competed in the West Division of Conference USA (C-USA). The team was coached by second-year head coach Jeff Traylor.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Liberty Flames football team</span> American college football season

The 2021 Liberty Flames football team represented Liberty University in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by third-year head coach Hugh Freeze and played their home games at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, Virginia. The Flames competed as an FBS independent. They finished the regular season 7–5.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team</span> American college football season

The 2021 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team represented Louisiana Tech University in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bulldogs played their home games at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, Louisiana, and competed in the West Division of Conference USA (C-USA). They were led by ninth-year head coach Skip Holtz.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 SMU Mustangs football team</span> American college football season

The 2022 SMU Mustangs football team represented Southern Methodist University in the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Mustangs played their home games at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in University Park, Texas, a separate city within the city limits of Dallas, and competed in the American Athletic Conference. They were led by first-year head coach Rhett Lashlee.

The 2023 Sam Houston Bearkats football team represented Sam Houston State University in Conference USA during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bearkats were led by tenth-year head coach K. C. Keeler. They played their home games at Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, Texas. They were ineligible for a bowl game, the conference championship, or the College Football Playoff due to rules governing transitions from FCS to FBS. The Sam Houston Bearkats football team drew an average home attendance of 8,298 in 2023.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 SMU Mustangs football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 SMU Mustangs football team represented Southern Methodist University in the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Mustangs played their home games at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in University Park, Texas, a separate city within the city limits of Dallas, and competed in the American Athletic Conference. They were led by second-year head coach Rhett Lashlee.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 North Texas Mean Green football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 North Texas Mean Green football team represented the University of North Texas as a member of American Athletic Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by first-year head coach Eric Morris. The Mean Green played their home games at DATCU Stadium in Denton, Texas. The North Texas Mean Green football team drew an average home attendance of 17,761 in 2023.

The 2021 Mary Hardin–Baylor Crusaders football team represented the University of Mary Hardin–Baylor as a member of the American Southwest Conference during the 2021 NCAA Division III football season. Led by 23rd-year head coach Pete Fredenburg, the Crusaders compiled an overall record of 15–0 with a mark of 9–0 in conference play, winning the ASC title.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team</span> American college football season

The 2024 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team represented Texas Tech University in the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Red Raiders played their home games at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas, and competed as members of the Big 12 Conference. They were led by third-year head coach Joey McGuire. This was the program's 100th season.

References

  1. ↑ "Conference USA Expands Adding Five Members". KOTV . Tulsa. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
  2. ↑ "2013 North Texas Mean Green Football Schedule". FBS Schedules. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
  3. ↑ Kushner, Scott (October 6, 2013). "Late Field Goal Gives Tulane a Landmark Win". The New Orleans Advocate . Archived from the original on June 10, 2015. Retrieved October 6, 2013.
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