UNLV Rebels at North Texas Mean Green
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Jackson, White lead North Texas to commanding 44-6 win over UNLV.
With 70 new players, including 53 transfers, and a season-opening 52-16 loss to defending national champion Indiana, the Mean Green were impressive in their home opener against a team that was expected to battle for a Group of Six playoff spot to give first-year coach Nate Brown his initial win.
Jackson was 15-of-26 passing for 233 yards, including a 32-yard connection with White that made it 13-0 in the first quarter. White had 124 yards and 12 carries, reaching the end zone on a 5-yard run on the opening possession of the second half for a 27-3 lead.
Jackson had a short touchdown run in the first half and a 16-yard connection with Max Reese in the third. Brendon Haygood had a rushing touchdown and Dominic De Freitas kicked three field goals.
The defense for the Mean Green (1-1) forced five fumbles and recovered three, had four sacks and picked off one pass.
The Rebels (1-2) were limited to two field goals from Ramon Villela.
North Texas: At Texas State next Saturday.
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How To Watch
How can I watch UNLV Rebels vs. North Texas Mean Green?
- TV Channel: Rebels at Mean Green 2021 College Football, week 2, is broadcasted on ESPNU.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 10:48 | Dominic De Freitas 35 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 1st Period 6:27 | Dominic De Freitas 27 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 3:51 | Jahiem White 32 Yd pass from Tayven Jackson (Dominic De Freitas Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 5:38 | Ramon Villela 39 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:56 | Tayven Jackson 3 Yd Run (Dominic De Freitas Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 12:32 | Jahiem White 5 Yd Run (Dominic De Freitas Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 10:45 | Ramon Villela 37 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:39 | Max Reese 16 Yd pass from Chris Jimerson Jr. (Dominic De Freitas Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 8:24 | Brendon Haygood 9 Yd Run (Dominic De Freitas Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 1:12 | Dominic De Freitas 41 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 UNLV |
 UNT |
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|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1st Downs | 22 |
| 7-17 | 3rd down efficiency | 7-13 |
| 1-3 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 301 | Total Yards | 444 |
| 203 | Passing | 261 |
| 19/33 | Comp/Att | 17/29 |
| 6.2 | Yards per pass | 9.0 |
| 98 | Rushing | 183 |
| 39 | Rushing Attempts | 38 |
| 2.5 | Yards per rush | 4.8 |
| 8-64 | Penalties | 10-73 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 3 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 27:45 | Possession | 32:15 |
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