North Texas Mean Green at South Alabama Jaguars
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Chandler Morris accounts for five touchdowns and North Texas tops South Alabama 52-38
The game was the debut for Major Applewhite as head coach of South Alabama.
North Texas erupted for 38 points in the second half and did not punt after halftime. Among the scores was a blocked punt by Juwaun Price that CJ Garnett recovered in the end zone for a touchdown.
Damon Ward Jr. had 230 yards on 12 receptions, and he scored on a 3-yard reception in the second quarter and a 54-yarder in the third.
Morris completed 32 of 41 passes.
South Alabama quarterback Gio Lopez went 26 of 49 for 432 yards with three touchdowns. He also carried it 13 times for 62 yards and a score.
Jamaal Pritchett had 10 catches for 197 yards, including a 26-yard touchdown for South Alabama.
The teams combined for 1,132 yards of offense — 550 yards for North Texas and 582 for South Alabama.
South Alabama led 19-14 after stopping North Texas on downs at the 1-yard line in the final minute of the first half. The Mean Green scored on every possession thereafter.
On Sept. 7, South Alabama visits Ohio and North Texas hosts Stephen F. Austin.
How To Watch
How can I watch North Texas Mean Green vs. South Alabama Jaguars?
- TV Channel: Mean Green at Jaguars 2021 College Football, week 1, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 9:37 | Chandler Morris 2 Yd Run (Kali Nguma Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 5:58 | Laith Marjan 39 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:55 | Gio Lopez 8 Yd Run (Laith Marjan Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 12:43 | Damon Ward Jr. 3 Yd pass from Chandler Morris (Kali Nguma Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 9:39 | Laith Marjan 32 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:24 | Fluff Bothwell 13 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 3rd Period 13:23 | Blair Conwright 25 Yd pass from Chandler Morris (Kali Nguma Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:14 | Chandler Morris 1 Yd Run (Kali Nguma Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:15 | Jamaal Pritchett 26 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Laith Marjan Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 3:36 | Damon Ward Jr. 54 Yd pass from Chandler Morris (Kali Nguma Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 2:40 | CJ Garnett 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Kali Nguma Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 13:31 | Shamar Sandgren 21 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 8:28 | Ikaika Ragsdale 3 Yd Run (Kali Nguma Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 4:39 | Anthony Eager 23 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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FG | 4th Period 2:53 | Kali Nguma 30 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 UNT |
 USA |
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|---|---|---|
| 28 | 1st Downs | 29 |
| 8-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-14 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 2-3 |
| 550 | Total Yards | 582 |
| 446 | Passing | 432 |
| 33/42 | Comp/Att | 26/49 |
| 10.6 | Yards per pass | 8.8 |
| 104 | Rushing | 150 |
| 34 | Rushing Attempts | 33 |
| 3.1 | Yards per rush | 4.5 |
| 6-50 | Penalties | 9-80 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 29:32 | Possession | 30:28 |
Game Information
Location: Mobile, AL
Attendance: 15,559 · Capacity:
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