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HOUSTON – A 20-0 halftime lead was all Rice needed to dash North Texas' chances of going to their fourth bowl game in as many years. Despite two second half touchdowns and a fumbled kickoff, which gave the Mean Green the ball inside Rice's 30-yard line with seven minutes left on the clock, Seth Littrell's team left Rice Stadium on the short end of a 20-14 score. After a three-and-out to start the game by the Mean Green (4-7, 3-4 in Conference USA), the Owls (2-9, 2-5 in Conference USA) got on the board first with a 48-yard field goal, followed by a one-yard touchdown run coming after a Mason Fine interception to increase the deficit to 10-0. The Owls would add another rushing touchdown and field goal before halftime to take a 20-0 lead into the locker room. North Texas would come out in the second half and force Rice's first three-and-out of the game. A five-yard pass from Mason Fine to Jason Pirtle would give the Mean Green their initial first down of the game with just over 12 minutes remaining in the third quarter. The Mean Green would punt the ball away but force Rice to punt it right back giving the Mean Green the ball at their own 31 yard line with eight minutes left in the third quarter. A 37-yard rush from Deandre Torrey on the ensuing drive would set up the Mean Green inside Rice's 30 for the first time all afternoon, and a ten-yard rush from Fine would put points on the board for the first time for North Texas. A one-yard rush by Tre Siggers would cut the deficit to just six with 7:03 left in the game and a forced fumble on the ensuing kickoff would give life and momentum right back to the Mean Green sideline, but a broken up pass in the end zone on fourth-and-12 would end North Texas' comeback hopes. North Texas will finish out its season and the careers of 18 seniors when they host UAB next Saturday, Nov. 30, at Apogee Stadium with kickoff slated for 3 p.m. Senior QB Mason Fine (Peggs, Oklahoma) had his streak of passes without an interception snapped in the first quarter on his second pass of the game. He went 112 passes without an interception, dating back to the game against Middle Tennessee on 10/19. Fine had a 10-yard rushing touchdown midway through the third quarter, his second rushing score on the season. It's Fine's seventh career rushing touchdown and 98th career touchdown responsible for (91 passing, 7 rushing). North Texas forced a turnover in the first quarter when redshirt freshman nickel Jaxon Gibbs (The Colony, Texas) forced a fumble that was recovered by sophomore linebacker KD Davis (Ennis, Texas). RB DeAndre Torrey (Gautier, Mississippi) had a 37-yard run midway through the third quarter, his longest run since the season-opener against Abilene Christian, when he had a 54-yard scamper. Junior linebacker Tyreke Davis led the way for the defense with 12 tackles (six solo) and a quarterback hurry. It marks the second time this season Davis has had 10 or more tackles. RB Tre Siggers (Duncanville, Texas) had a one-yard rushing touchdown with 7:32 left in the game.

Really missing Ryan.

Geu with 9 boards already!

Impressive showing. I am feeling very encouraged.

A buddy of mine asked this very valid question. So it's early but that being said, is it safe to say that McCasland is slowing down the offense (low scores) to a halfcourt game despite not adding any quality big men to the roster? This season thusfar has been a real head scratcher. Hope they can get it together.

University of North Texas President Neal Smatresk presented alumnus Jerome Max “Bruzzy” Westheimer Jr. (’65) with the Presidential Wings of Eagles Award at this year’s Wingspan Gala, “Viva North Texas,” Nov. 16. The event celebrates teaching excellence, student success and generous alumni and friends. View Full Article

This is exactly the type of player we need.

10-10 near half. They seem to be improving as the season goes on.

It pertains to discussions regarding declining attendance in college football which also impacts UNT.

I Would like to have him but I think we can get him without giving up a scholarship. It used to be if someone was full time working at UNT their kids could go for free. Not sure if that is still the case. @Cerebus or anyone else know? Also I wonder if his scholarship offer lists doesn’t reflect the fact most schools know he’s going to UNT to be with his dad.

I really hate seeing this because it tells me we don’t have a clue or are really reaching. We have never recruited Highland Park well because they have an elitist Ivy League and SMU type culture. Attending UNT as viewed by their rich kid peers would be the equivalent of serving time in Huntsville prison. Same for Southlake, the only time we had success there was when their HS coach Dodge was HC at NT and even then most of those kids transferred out or quit school. Same for Jesuit, Kinkaid In Houston et al... Our focus needs to be Dallas ISD and other DFW area / Texas Public high schools along with transfers from P5’s and traditional juco players that are from the real world and will appreciate what UNT has to offer and thrive.

Yeah that’s my thinking as well. You have to get more creative to attract people off their couches and hi def screens.

Notre Dame's streak of 273 home sellouts is expected to end with Saturday's game against Navy, according to the school. The streak -- the second-longest active run to Nebraska's 373, according to the South Bend Tribune -- dates back to the final game of the 1973 season, when Notre Dame beat Air Force on Thanksgiving Day in a game that was moved from Saturday to accommodate an ABC telecast. Notre Dame Stadium then had a capacity of 59,075 and the turnstile count was 57,236. The current capacity is 77,622. read more: https://notredame.rivals.com/news/notre-dame-stadium-sellout-streak-will-likely-end-at-273-games