Fine leads North Texas past Abilene Christian 51-31
Mason Fine threw for 383 yards and four touchdowns to lead North Texas past Abilene Christian 51-31 in a season opener on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Abilene Christian Wildcats
31
North Texas Mean Green
51
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACU | 0 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
| UNT | 17 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 51 |
DATCU Stadium · 23,057 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Tarleton State Texans | L 27-40 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs West Georgia Wolves | W 59-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ North Alabama Lions | W 31-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Central Arkansas Bears | W 20-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs West Florida Argonauts | W 35-7 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:57 31-51
Josh Fink 64 Yd pass from Luke Anthony (Blair Zepeda Kick)
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Field Goal 6:17 24-51
Ethan Mooney 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:35 24-48
Tracy James 5 Yd Run (Blair Zepeda Kick)
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Touchdown 2:42 17-48
Loren Easly 23 Yd Run (Ethan Mooney Kick)
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Touchdown 4:59 17-41
Billy McCrary 69 Yd Run (Blair Zepeda Kick)
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Field Goal 10:47 10-42
Ethan Mooney 21 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:15 10-38
Blair Zepeda 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:01 7-38
-. 37 kick for 61 yds,D. Hair-Griffin return for 96 yds for a TD, (E. Mooney KICK)
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Touchdown 1:15 7-31
Tracy James 19 Yd Run (Blair Zepeda Kick)
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Touchdown 2:45 0-31
Jason Pirtle 12 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Ethan Mooney Kick)
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Touchdown 6:37 0-24
Rico Bussey Jr. 49 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Ethan Mooney Kick)
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Field Goal 4:51 0-17
Ethan Mooney 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:50 0-14
Jason Pirtle 17 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Ethan Mooney Kick)
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Touchdown 14:44 0-7
Jason Pirtle 32 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Ethan Mooney Kick)
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ACU
5 plays, 21 yards, 3:01 · End of Game
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UNT 3:01
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:56 · Punt
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ACU 5:57
1 play, 64 yards, 0:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:57 31-51
Josh Fink 64 Yd pass from Luke Anthony (Blair Zepeda Kick)
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UNT 6:17
13 plays, 48 yards, 7:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:17 24-51
Ethan Mooney 29 Yd Field Goal
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ACU 13:35
9 plays, 76 yards, 4:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:35 24-48
Tracy James 5 Yd Run (Blair Zepeda Kick)
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UNT 2:42
5 plays, 63 yards, 2:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:42 17-48
Loren Easly 23 Yd Run (Ethan Mooney Kick)
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ACU 4:59
5 plays, 86 yards, 2:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:59 17-41
Billy McCrary 69 Yd Run (Blair Zepeda Kick)
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UNT 7:21
4 plays, 15 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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ACU 9:30
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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UNT 10:47
6 plays, 54 yards, 1:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:47 10-42
Ethan Mooney 21 Yd Field Goal
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ACU 12:23
6 plays, 14 yards, 2:37 · Punt
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UNT
1 play, 11 yards, 0:15 · End of Half
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ACU 0:15
8 plays, 49 yards, 0:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:15 10-38
Blair Zepeda 43 Yd Field Goal
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UNT 1:01
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:01 7-38
-. 37 kick for 61 yds,D. Hair-Griffin return for 96 yds for a TD, (E. Mooney KICK)
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ACU 1:15
6 plays, 75 yards, 1:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:15 7-31
Tracy James 19 Yd Run (Blair Zepeda Kick)
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UNT 2:45
6 plays, 38 yards, 2:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:45 0-31
Jason Pirtle 12 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Ethan Mooney Kick)
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ACU 5:27
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:10 · Fumble
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UNT 6:37
7 plays, 86 yards, 2:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:37 0-24
Rico Bussey Jr. 49 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Ethan Mooney Kick)
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ACU 9:09
5 plays, 7 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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UNT 11:25
4 plays, 36 yards, 1:13 · Interception
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ACU 12:38
9 plays, 24 yards, 4:26 · Punt
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UNT 2:04
5 plays, 22 yards, 1:58 · Downs
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ACU 4:02
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:49 · Punt
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UNT 4:51
14 plays, 63 yards, 5:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:51 0-17
Ethan Mooney 29 Yd Field Goal
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ACU 10:50
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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UNT 12:50
3 plays, 74 yards, 1:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:50 0-14
Jason Pirtle 17 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Ethan Mooney Kick)
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ACU 13:58
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:46 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 42 events.
Team Stats
ACU
UNT
20
1st Downs
26
9-17
3rd down efficiency
5-13
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-3
456
Total Yards
575
273
Passing
383
24/35
Comp/Att
28/38
7.8
Yards per pass
10.1
183
Rushing
192
36
Rushing Attempts
34
5.1
Yards per rush
5.6
5-35
Penalties
4-45
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
27:27
Possession
32:33
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