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I understand it was against a FCS opponent, but the Mean Green did what a solid/bowl contending FBS should have done and dominated against Lamar. Things that stuck out to me from the game( Probably just a homers overreactions) . 1) True Sophomore Mason Fine is 100% healthy and much improved. He was poised in the pocket and went through his progressions like a seasoned veteran. He also showed his leadership and toughness in game one. One play that stuck out to me. Was on a deep pass to Guyton , Fine got hit on a borderline late hit by a Lamar Defensive end. Fine jumped right back up and limped into the huddle and never missed a beat. The Lamar DE had to be helped of the field.. 2) The offensive line still has work to do but could easily be the most improved group of all. Coach Womack and the UNT nutritionist have absolutely worked miracles this off season for the whole team but most noticeable in the Offensive line. And the fact that they didn't start one senior on the O-line says for it self they should only improve in this season and the next. 3) The receiving core could be the best ad deepest the Mean Green has seen in a very long time. With Jalen Guyton and former Walk on Michael (The Standard) Lawrence leading the way. Not to mention Rico Bussey should be back for SMWHO. Quientin Jackson the JR from Illinois could have a break out year as well. And you also have Jaelon Darden, Greg White, Caleb Chumley and Kelvin Smith as pass catching options as well. 4) The freshman running back behind Jeffrey Wilson are the real deal!! Nick Smith from Arlington Martin showed flashes of why he was Martin High School all time leading scorers. And Evan Johnson made some key tackles on special teams to go along with 98 yards himself, which is pretty good for a true freshman in his first college game. 5) I didn't really realize how young this team was until the game started. 18 of the 22 Starters were underclassman. With 7 of those 18 being sophomores. 6) Most importantly 1-0.