UTSA Roadrunners at North Texas Mean Green
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Drew Mestemaker's throws for 4 TDs, runs for another score as North Texas beats UTSA 55-17
North Texas (6-1, 2-1 American) is off to its first 6-1 start since 2018. It was North Texas' third game this season scoring 50-plus points.
After UTSA opened the game with a three-play, 75-yard scoring drive, North Texas answered with 17 straight fourth-quarter points. Kiefer Sibley capped the first-half scoring with nine seconds left to give North Texas a 24-14 lead following a 13-play, 76-yard drive.
North Texas started the second half with a touchdown drive and after a UTSA fumble deep in its own territory, Mestemaker ran in a short touchdown for a 38-14 lead.
Mestemaker added a 42-yard scoring pass to Young with 55 seconds left in the third.
Caleb Hawkins rushed for 133 yards on 18 carries, and he also had eight catches for 90 yards for North Texas (6-1, 2-1 American). Cameron Dorner added 63 yards receiving and a touchdown.
Owen McCown was 11 of 20 for 84 yards and a touchdown for UTSA (3-4, 1-2). Robert Henry Jr. rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown.
How To Watch
How can I watch UTSA Roadrunners vs. North Texas Mean Green?
- TV Channel: Roadrunners at Mean Green 2021 College Football, week 8, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 13:30 | Houston Thomas 3 Yd pass from Owen McCown (Michael Petro Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 7:31 | Kali Nguma 28 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 3:11 | Wyatt Young 20 Yd pass from Drew Mestemaker (Kali Nguma Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 0:00 | Wyatt Young 11 Yd pass from Drew Mestemaker (Kali Nguma Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:22 | Robert Henry Jr. 3 Yd Run (Michael Petro Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:09 | Kiefer Sibley 18 Yd Run (Kali Nguma Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:30 | Cameron Dorner 15 Yd pass from Drew Mestemaker (Kali Nguma Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 9:58 | Drew Mestemaker 1 Yd Run (Kali Nguma Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 2:57 | Michael Petro 29 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 0:55 | Wyatt Young 42 Yd pass from Drew Mestemaker (Kali Nguma Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 13:24 | Kali Nguma 19 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 6:01 | Terrence Lewis 37 Yd pass from Chris Jimerson Jr. (Kali Nguma Kick) |
Statistics
 UTSA |
 UNT |
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|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1st Downs | 34 |
| 4-11 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-14 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 3-3 |
| 329 | Total Yards | 584 |
| 115 | Passing | 314 |
| 15/25 | Comp/Att | 23/37 |
| 4.6 | Yards per pass | 8.5 |
| 214 | Rushing | 270 |
| 32 | Rushing Attempts | 44 |
| 6.7 | Yards per rush | 6.1 |
| 10-89 | Penalties | 8-65 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 3 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 26:21 | Possession | 33:39 |
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