North Texas Mean Green at UAB Blazers
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Hawkins rushes for program record 5 TDs in North Texas' dominant 53-24 win over UAB
The true freshman had four scores in the first half alone, tying the North Texas program record on runs of 1, 4, 11 and 9 by the 11:07 mark of the second quarter. He added a fifth from 5 yards out with 3:26 remaining to give him 16 rushing scores on the season, and 19 total.
Hawkins finished with 189 yards on 27 attempts, including a 51-yard scamper midway through the fourth quarter.
Drew Mestemaker was 18-of-25 passing for 298 yards and two touchdowns for the Mean Green (9-1, 5-1 American Conference), who came off a crucial win over Navy last week at the top of the American standings.
Mestemaker's favorite target was Wyatt Young, who caught eight passes for 148 yards and a touchdown. Cameron Dorner had three receptions for 73 yards and a score.
It was a 506-yard performance for the elite Mean Green offense, which sits at second in the country with 44.4 points per game, and fifth with 487.8 yards per game.
Jevon Jackson rushed for 163 yards for the Blazers (3-7, 1-5), while Jalen Kitna was 26-of-45 passing for 281 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Mean Green at Blazers 2021 College Football, week 12, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 8:48 | Caleb Hawkins 1 Yd Run (Kali Nguma Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 4:15 | Caleb Hawkins 4 Yd Run (Kali Nguma Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 3:11 | Caleb Hawkins 11 Yd Run (Kali Nguma Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 11:07 | Caleb Hawkins 9 Yd Run (Kali Nguma Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:34 | Brandon Hawkins Jr. 32 Yd pass from Jalen Kitna (Jonah Delange Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 3:23 | Kali Nguma 46 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:55 | Ryder Burton 1 Yd Run (Jalen Kitna Pass to Brandon Hawkins Jr. for Two-Point Conversion) |
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TD | 3rd Period 9:37 | Wyatt Young 7 Yd pass from Drew Mestemaker (Kali Nguma Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 6:37 | Jonah Delange 46 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 3:26 | Caleb Hawkins 5 Yd Run (Drew Mestemaker Pass to Wyatt Young for Two-Point Conversion) |
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TD | 4th Period 12:00 | Isaiah Jacobs 6 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 3:00 | Cameron Dorner 30 Yd pass from Drew Mestemaker (Kali Nguma Kick) |
Statistics
 UNT |
 UAB |
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|---|---|---|
| 22 | 1st Downs | 26 |
| 6-10 | 3rd down efficiency | 9-17 |
| 2-3 | 4th down efficiency | 4-6 |
| 506 | Total Yards | 478 |
| 298 | Passing | 288 |
| 18/25 | Comp/Att | 27/47 |
| 11.9 | Yards per pass | 6.1 |
| 208 | Rushing | 190 |
| 34 | Rushing Attempts | 35 |
| 6.1 | Yards per rush | 5.4 |
| 4-30 | Penalties | 3-12 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 4 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 3 |
| 24:51 | Possession | 35:09 |
Game Information
Location: Birmingham, AL
Attendance: 16,190 · Capacity:
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