North Texas survives Southern Miss comeback bid
Turner Smiley had seven receptions for 167 yards and two touchdowns and North Texas prevented Southern Mississippi from becoming bowl eligible with a 29-23 win on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
23
North Texas Mean Green
29
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USM | 0 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 23 |
| UNT | 17 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 29 |
DATCU Stadium · 19,120 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/26 | @ Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 31-63 | NCAAF |
| 11/5/26 | vs James Madison Dukes | L 23-54 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ UL Monroe Warhawks | W 35-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | W 35-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Arkansas State Red Wolves | L 13-23 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Safety 3:08 23-29
Team Safety
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Touchdown 7:34 23-27
Willy Ivery 11 Yd Run (Trevor Moore Kick)
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Field Goal 9:39 23-20
Stephen Brauchle 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:07 20-20
George Payne 16 Yd Run (Stephen Brauchle Kick)
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Touchdown 13:44 13-20
Ito Smith 2 Yd Run (Stephen Brauchle PAT failed)
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Touchdown 0:25 7-20
Ito Smith 1 Yd Run (Stephen Brauchle Kick)
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Field Goal 10:42 0-20
Trevor Moore 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:22 0-17
Turner Smiley 55 Yd pass from Alec Morris (Trevor Moore Kick)
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Touchdown 3:16 0-10
Turner Smiley 17 Yd pass from Alec Morris (Trevor Moore Kick)
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Field Goal 8:12 0-3
Trevor Moore 26 Yd Field Goal
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UNT
2 plays, -10 yards, 1:10 · End of Game
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USM 1:10
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:22 · Interception
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UNT 1:32
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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USM 3:08
4 plays, -4 yards, 0:43 · Safety
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Safety 3:08 23-29
Team Safety
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UNT 3:51
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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USM 5:38
4 plays, 37 yards, 1:56 · Interception
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UNT 7:34
6 plays, 65 yards, 2:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:34 23-27
Willy Ivery 11 Yd Run (Trevor Moore Kick)
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USM 9:39
5 plays, 4 yards, 1:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:39 23-20
Stephen Brauchle 25 Yd Field Goal
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USM 11:04
3 plays, -4 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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UNT 13:12
3 plays, -11 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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USM 14:42
14 plays, 58 yards, 6:41 · Downs
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UNT 6:23
6 plays, 40 yards, 2:44 · Fumble
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USM 9:07
8 plays, 66 yards, 3:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:07 20-20
George Payne 16 Yd Run (Stephen Brauchle Kick)
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UNT 12:10
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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USM 13:44
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:44 13-20
Ito Smith 2 Yd Run (Stephen Brauchle PAT failed)
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UNT
1 play, -3 yards, 0:25 · End of Half
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USM 0:25
3 plays, 53 yards, 0:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:25 7-20
Ito Smith 1 Yd Run (Stephen Brauchle Kick)
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UNT 1:22
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:24 · Punt
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USM 2:46
6 plays, 21 yards, 4:14 · Punt
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UNT 7:00
4 plays, 15 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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USM 9:27
3 plays, 32 yards, 1:15 · Fumble
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UNT 10:42
8 plays, 73 yards, 2:52 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:42 0-20
Trevor Moore 39 Yd Field Goal
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USM 13:34
6 plays, 23 yards, 2:48 · Punt
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UNT 1:22
1 play, 55 yards, 0:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:22 0-17
Turner Smiley 55 Yd pass from Alec Morris (Trevor Moore Kick)
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USM 1:32
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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UNT 3:16
7 plays, 60 yards, 3:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:16 0-10
Turner Smiley 17 Yd pass from Alec Morris (Trevor Moore Kick)
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USM 6:23
4 plays, 20 yards, 1:49 · Interception
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UNT 8:12
7 plays, 65 yards, 2:11 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:12 0-3
Trevor Moore 26 Yd Field Goal
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USM 10:23
5 plays, 8 yards, 3:04 · Missed FG
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UNT 13:27
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:33 · Interception
Showing the last 40 of 40 events.
Team Stats
USM
UNT
19
1st Downs
18
3-13
3rd down efficiency
2-11
1-3
4th down efficiency
0-0
380
Total Yards
378
182
Passing
267
11/27
Comp/Att
14/29
6.7
Yards per pass
9.2
198
Rushing
111
44
Rushing Attempts
29
4.5
Yards per rush
3.8
9-79
Penalties
12-95
4
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
2
3
Interceptions thrown
1
33:25
Possession
26:35
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