North Texas Mean Green at UTSA Roadrunners
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McCown, Henry lead offensive surge in UTSA's 48-27 win over North Texas
Kevorian Barnes got the scoring started for UTSA (5-5, 3-3 American Athletic Conference) running it in from the 1 with 6:38 left in the first quarter. On North Texas' (5-5, 2-4) following drive, Zah Frazier intercepted Chandler Morris to set up a short field for UTSA.
Two plays later, McCown threw a 51-yard touchdown to David Amador II for a 14-0 lead and the Roadrunners went on to a 27-7 halftime lead. The Mean Green rallied and got within 33-27 early in the fourth when Morris threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Blair Conwright to end a four-play, 75-yard drive with 12:27 left.
But Robert Henry closed it out for UTSA with runs of 2 and 83 yards. Henry ran for 168 yards on 20 carries. Amador had 122 yards on nine receptions.
Shane Porter ran for 193 yards on 13 carries and had touchdown runs of 79, 43 and 39 yards for the Mean Green.
UTSA outgained North Texas 681-480 in total yards.
UTSA and North Texas met for the 13th time, the third-most-played series in Roadrunners history. UTSA is 8-5 all time against the Mean Green, including 6-1 in the Alamodome.
The Roadrunners have won the last three meetings, including a 37-29 road win on Nov. 4, 2023.
How To Watch
How can I watch North Texas Mean Green vs. UTSA Roadrunners?
- TV Channel: Mean Green at Roadrunners 2021 College Football, week 12, is broadcasted on ESPN2.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 6:38 | Kevorian Barnes 1 Yd Run (Tate Sandell Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 3:41 | David Amador II 51 Yd pass from Owen McCown (Tate Sandell Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:42 | Shane Porter 79 Yd Run (Kali Nguma Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 8:43 | Dan Dishman 7 Yd pass from Owen McCown (Tate Sandell Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 4:20 | Tate Sandell 42 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Tate Sandell 44 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 7:29 | Shane Porter 39 Yd Run (Kali Nguma Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 1:55 | Tate Sandell 28 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 1:28 | Shane Porter 43 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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FG | 4th Period 14:04 | Tate Sandell 34 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 12:27 | Blair Conwright 14 Yd pass from Chandler Morris (Kali Nguma Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 9:15 | Robert Henry 2 Yd Run (Owen McCown Pass to Patrick Overmyer for Two-Point Conversion) |
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TD | 4th Period 2:33 | Robert Henry 83 Yd Run (Tate Sandell Kick) |
Statistics
 UNT |
 UTSA |
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|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1st Downs | 30 |
| 2-11 | 3rd down efficiency | 10-18 |
| 1-5 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 480 | Total Yards | 681 |
| 241 | Passing | 379 |
| 21/36 | Comp/Att | 29/43 |
| 6.7 | Yards per pass | 8.8 |
| 239 | Rushing | 302 |
| 25 | Rushing Attempts | 48 |
| 9.6 | Yards per rush | 6.3 |
| 6-49 | Penalties | 8-89 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 20:44 | Possession | 39:16 |
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