2013 North Texas Mean Green football team

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2013 North Texas Mean Green football
Heart of Dallas Bowl champion
Heart of Dallas Bowl, W 36–14 vs. UNLV
ConferenceConference USA
DivisionWest Division
Record9–4 (6–2 C-USA)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorMike Canales (4th season)
Offensive schemePro-style
Defensive coordinatorJohn Skladany (2nd season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumApogee Stadium
Seasons
← 2012
2014 →
2013 Conference USA football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
East Division
Marshall x   7 1     10 4  
East Carolina   6 2     10 3  
Middle Tennessee   6 2     8 5  
Florida Atlantic   4 4     6 6  
UAB   1 7     2 10  
Southern Miss   1 7     1 11  
FIU   1 7     1 11  
West Division
Rice x$   7 1     10 4  
UTSA   6 2     7 5  
North Texas   6 2     9 4  
Tulane   5 3     7 6  
Louisiana Tech   3 5     4 8  
Tulsa   2 6     3 9  
UTEP   1 7     2 10  
Championship: Rice 41, Marshall 24
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2013 North Texas Mean Green football team represented the University of North Texas during the 2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was led by third-year head coach Dan McCarney and played its home games at Apogee Stadium. It was the Mean Green's first season as members of Conference USA, competing in the West Division.[1] The team earned a 9–4 record (6-2 in conference) and won the 2014 Heart of Dallas Bowl. Additionally, it set a school record for average home attendance per game at 21,030. The defense was notable for being statistically the best second half defense in the Football Bowl Subdivision.[citation needed] It received two top 25 votes in the Coaches' Poll to end the season.

The team began the season with a 2–3 record in its first five games before going on a five-game winning streak, culminating in a win against the Rice Owls, which was televised on Fox Sports 1. After losing to the UTSA Roadrunners, the Mean Green were eliminated from conference championship contention. After defeating the Tulsa Golden Hurricane to end the regular season, the Mean Green defeated the UNLV Rebels in the Heart of Dallas Bowl. The bowl game win gave the Mean Green their best season and first bowl win since 2002 and their first winning season since 2004.

Schedule[edit]

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 316:00 pmIdaho*NTTVW 40–621,975
September 76:00 pmat Ohio*ESPN3L 21–2724,511
September 143:00 pmBall State*
  • Apogee Stadium
  • Denton, TX
FSNW 34–2714,747
September 2111:21 amat No. 9 Georgia*SECTVL 21–4592,746
October 52:30 pmat TulaneFCSL 21–2420,734
October 126:00 pmMiddle Tennessee
  • Apogee Stadium
  • Denton, TX
NTTVW 34–721,171
October 192:30 pmat Louisiana TechCBSSNW 28–1320,317
October 266:00 pmat Southern MissFCSW 55–1423,203
October 316:30 pmRice
  • Apogee Stadium
  • Denton, TX
FS1W 28–1622,835
November 92:30 pmUTEP
  • Apogee Stadium
  • Denton, TX
CSS/TWCSCW 41–726,119
November 232:30 pmUTSA
  • Apogee Stadium
  • Denton, TX
TWCSCL 13–2119,335
November 301:30 pmat TulsaFSNW 42–1017,792
January 1, 201411:00 amvs. UNLV*ESPNUW 36–1438,380
Schedule Source:[2]

Game summaries[edit]

Idaho[edit]

Idaho Vandals at North Texas Mean Green – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Vandals 6 0 006
Mean Green 14 12 7740

at Apogee Stadium, Denton, Texas

  • Date: August 31
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 103 °F (39 °C)
  • Game attendance: 21,975
  • Referee: Jerry Banks
  • TV: NTTV
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • IDHO – Jake Manley 6-yard pass from Chad Chalich (kick blocked), 13:00. Vandals 6–0. Drive: 3 plays, 5 yards, 0:40.
  • UNT – Brandin Byrd 1-yard run (Zach Olen kick), 8:05. Mean Green 7–6. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:54.
  • UNT – Brelan Chancellor 85-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Olen kick), 5:17. Mean Green 14–6. Drive: 3 plays, 81 yards, 1:21.

Second quarter

  • UNT – Mark Lewis 1-yard run (kick failed), 6:34. Mean Green 20–6. Drive: 15 plays, 49 yards, 6:13.
  • UNT – Brandin Byrd 27-yard run (kick blocked), 2:46. Mean Green 26–6. Drive: 2 plays, 38 yards, 0:27.

Third quarter

  • UNT – Reggie Pegram 2-yard run (Zach Paul kick), 3:28. Mean Green 33–6. Drive: 9 plays, 89 yards, 3:16.

Fourth quarter

  • UNT – Darius Terrell 30-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Paul kick), 11:17. Mean Green 40–6. Drive: 10 plays, 90 yards, 3:34.
Statistics IDHO UNT
First downs 14 27
Total yards 369 591
Rushing yards 139 187
Passing yards 230 404
Turnovers 3 2
Time of possession 28:41 31:19
Team Category Player Statistics
Idaho Passing Chad Chalich 19/27, 230 yards, TD
Rushing Jerrel Brown 6 rushes, 70 yards
Receiving Dezmon Epps 8 receptions, 94 yards
North Texas Passing Derek Thompson 23/27, 349 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Brandin Byrd 7 rushes, 57 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Brelan Chancellor 6 receptions, 135 yards, TD

At Ohio[edit]

North Texas Mean Green at Ohio Bobcats – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Mean Green 7 0 7721
Bobcats 7 14 0627

at Peden Stadium, Athens, Ohio

  • Date: September 7
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT/7:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 77 °F (25 °C)
  • Game attendance: 24,511
  • Referee: Steve Barth
  • TV: ESPN3
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • OHIO – Chase Cochran 75-yard pass from Tyler Tettleton (Matt Greem kick), 14:50. Bobcats 7–0. Drive: 1 play, 80 yards, 0:10.
  • UNT – Antoinne Jimmerson 3-yard run (Zach Paul kick), 2:04. Tied 7–7. Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 4:58.

Second quarter

  • OHIO – Ryan Boykin 10-yard pass from Tyler Tettleton (Matt Greem kick), 13:12. Bobcats 14–7. Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 3:47.
  • OHIO – Jovon Johnson 42-yard interception return (Matt Greem kick), 12:34. Bobcats 21–7.

Third quarter

  • UNT – Carlos Harris 31-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Paul kick), 4:25. Bobcats 21–14. Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 2:08.

Fourth quarter

  • UNT – Darnell Smith 6-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Paul kick), 12:51. Tied 21–21. Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 2:53.
  • OHIO – Matt Greem 38-yard field goal, 8:08. Bobcats 24–21. Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 4:36.
  • OHIO – Matt Greem 22-yard field goal, 1:23. Bobcats 27–21. Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 5:44.
Statistics UNT OHIO
First downs 14 20
Total yards 299 442
Rushing yards 104 203
Passing yards 195 239
Turnovers 4 3
Time of possession 40:26 32:03
Team Category Player Statistics
North Texas Passing Derek Thompson 19/29, 195 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Antoinne Jimmerson 12 rushes, 35 yards, TD
Receiving Darnell Smith 9 receptions, 89 yards, TD
Ohio Passing Tyler Tettleton 19/30, 239 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Ryan Boykin 19 rushes, 93 yards
Receiving Chase Cochran 6 receptions, 103 yards, TD

Ball State[edit]

Ball State Cardinals at North Texas Mean Green – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Cardinals 20 7 0027
Mean Green 3 13 81034

at Apogee Stadium, Denton, Texas

  • Date: September 14
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 90 °F (32 °C)
  • Game attendance: 14,747
  • Referee: Mark Klucznski
  • TV: FSN
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • BALL – Willie Snead 2-yard pass from Keith Wenning (pass failed), 11:48. Cardinals 6–0. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:12.
  • UNT – Zach Paul 48-yard field goal, 8:12. Cardinals 6–3. Drive: 9 plays, 34 yards, 3:36.
  • BALL – Horactio Banks 77-yard run (Scott Secor kick), 5:28. Cardinals 13–3. Drive: 4 plays, 91 yards, 0:52.
  • BALL – Brian Jones 3-yard fumble return (Scott Secor kick), 0:20. Cardinals 20–3.

Second quarter

  • UNT – Zach Paul 22-yard field goal, 11:04. Cardinals 20–6. Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 4:16.
  • UNT – Zach Paul 47-yard field goal, 6:23. Cardinals 20–9. Drive: 7 plays, 27 yards, 3:13.
  • BALL – Willie Snead 27-yard pass from Keith Wenning (Scott Secor kick), 3:26. Cardinals 27–9. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 2:57.
  • UNT – Brelan Chancellor 25-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Paul kick), 1:50. Cardinals 27–16. Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 1:36.

Third quarter

  • UNT – Reggie Pegram 32-yard run (Derek Thompson pass to Drew Miller), 12:37. Cardinals 27–24. Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 2:23.

Fourth quarter

  • UNT – Zach Paul 19-yard field goal, 14:51. Tied 27–27. Drive: 15 plays, 66 yards, 5:32.
  • UNT – Derek Thompson 26-yard run (Zach Paul kick), 9:47. Mean Green 34–27. Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 3:58.
Statistics BALL UNT
First downs 19 31
Total yards 496 505
Rushing yards 163 231
Passing yards 333 274
Turnovers 5 1
Time of possession 22:24 37:36
Team Category Player Statistics
Ball State Passing Keith Wenning 27/46, 333 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Horactio Banks 11 rushes, 141 yards, TD
Receiving Jamill Smith 4 receptions, 115 yards
North Texas Passing Derek Thompson 31/47, 274 yards, TD
Rushing Brandin Byrd 18 rushes, 79 yards
Receiving Brelan Chancellor 9 receptions, 88 yards, TD

At No. 9 Georgia[edit]

North Texas Mean Green at No. 9 Georgia Bulldogs – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Mean Green 0 14 7021
No. 9 Bulldogs 7 14 141045

at Sanford Stadium, Athens, Georgia

  • Date: September 21
  • Game time: 11:21 a.m. CDT/12:21 p.m. EDT
  • Game attendance: 92,746
  • TV: SECTV
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter

Second quarter

  • UGA – Reggie Davis 98-yard pass from Aaron Murray (Marshall Morgan kick), 14:46. Bulldogs 14–0. Drive: 1 play, 98 yards, 0:14.
  • UNT – Darnell Smith 20-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Paul kick), 9:53. Bulldogs 14–7. Drive: 10 plays, 86 yards, 4:53.
  • UGA – Arthur Lynch 16-yard pass from Aaron Murray (Marshall Morgan kick), 7:27. Bulldogs 21–7. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:26.
  • UNT – Brelan Chancellor 99-yard kickoff return (Zach Paul kick), 7:12. Bulldogs 21–14.

Third quarter

  • UNT – Marcus Trice 0-yard blocked punt return (Zach Paul kick), 14:17. Tied 21–21.
  • UGA – Aaron Murray 1-yard run (Marshall Morgan kick), 7:11. Bulldogs 28–21. Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, 2:42.
  • UGA – Chris Conley 4-yard pass from Aaron Murray (Marshall Morgan kick), 0:43. Bulldogs 35–21. Drive: 12 plays, 95 yards, 4:41.

Fourth quarter

  • UGA – Marshall Morgan 27-yard field goal, 3:45. Bulldogs 38–21. Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 6:07.
  • UGA – J. J. Green 1-yard run (Marshall Morgan kick), 1:46. Bulldogs 45–21. Drive: 2 plays, 41 yards, 0:14.
Statistics UNT UGA
First downs 13 26
Total yards 245 641
Rushing yards 7 191
Passing yards 238 450
Turnovers 1 2
Time of possession 27:28 31:57
Team Category Player Statistics
North Texas Passing Derek Thompson 21/36, 202 yards, TD, INT
Rushing Brandin Byrd 11 rushes, 23 yards
Receiving Reggie Pegram 4 receptions, 53 yards
Georgia Passing Aaron Murray 22/30, 408 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing Todd Gurley 21 rushes, 91 yards, TD
Receiving Reggie Davis 2 receptions, 134 yards, TD

At Tulane[edit]

North Texas Mean Green at Tulane Green Wave – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Mean Green 0 0 71421
Green Wave 0 7 14324

at Mercedes–Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Date: October 5
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: None (played indoors)
  • Game attendance: 20,734
  • Referee: Brad Rogers
  • TV: FCS
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • No scoring plays

Second quarter

  • TULN – Justyn Shackleford 6-yard pass from Nick Montana (Cairo Santos kick), 8:06. Green Wave 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 6:45.

Third quarter

  • UNT – Mason Y'Barbo 0-yard fumble return (Zach Paul kick), 8:27. Tied 7–7.
  • TULN – Derrick Strozier 62-yard blocked field goal return (Cairo Santos kick), 4:34. Green Wave 14–7.
  • TULN – Lorenzo Doss 59-yard interception return (Cairo Santos kick), 2:50. Green Wave 21–7.

Fourth quarter

  • UNT – Brandin Byrd 1-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Paul kick), 14:16. Green Wave 21–14. Drive: 9 plays, 47 yards, 3:24.
  • UNT – Darnell Smith 62-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Paul kick), 3:45. Tied 21–21. Drive: 4 plays, 74 yards, 1:03.
  • TULN – Cairo Santos 27-yard field goal, 0:00. Green Wave 24–21. Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 3:45.
Statistics UNT TULN
First downs 18 17
Total yards 360 227
Rushing yards 34 95
Passing yards 326 132
Turnovers 2 1
Time of possession 27:44 32:16
Team Category Player Statistics
North Texas Passing Derek Thompson 29/42, 326 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Derek Thompson 6 rushes, 19 yards
Receiving Darnell Smith 8 receptions, 130 yards, TD
Tulane Passing Nick Montana 18/28, 132 yards, TD
Rushing Orleans Darkwa 16 rushes, 44 yards
Receiving Ryan Grant 7 receptions, 60 yards

Middle Tennessee[edit]

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at North Texas Mean Green – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Blue Raiders 0 7 007
Mean Green 7 17 01034

at Apogee Stadium, Denton, Texas

  • Date: October 12
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Overcast, 73 °F (23 °C)
  • Game attendance: 21,171
  • Referee: Wayne Winkler
  • TV: NTTV
  • Box score, Recap
Statistics MT UNT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Middle Tennessee Passing
Rushing
Receiving
North Texas Passing
Rushing
Receiving

At Louisiana Tech[edit]

North Texas Mean Green at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Mean Green 0 14 14028
Bulldogs 7 3 0313

at Joe Aillet Stadium, Ruston, Louisiana

  • Date: October 19
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Overcast, 64 °F (18 °C)
  • Game attendance: 20,317
  • Referee: Brad Rogers
  • TV: CBSSN
  • Box score, Recap
Statistics UNT LT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
North Texas Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Louisiana Tech Passing
Rushing
Receiving

At Southern Miss[edit]

North Texas Mean Green at Southern Miss Golden Eagles – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Mean Green 13 28 7755
Golden Eagles 0 7 7014

at M. M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  • Date: October 26
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game attendance: 23,203
  • Referee: Clay Martin
  • TV: FCS
  • Box score, Recap
Statistics UNT USM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
North Texas Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Southern Miss Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Rice[edit]

Rice Owls at North Texas Mean Green – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Owls 2 14 0016
Mean Green 7 14 7028

at Apogee Stadium, Denton, Texas

  • Date: October 31
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 69 °F (21 °C)
  • Game attendance: 22,835
  • Referee: Chris Snead
  • TV: FS1
  • Box score, Recap
Statistics RICE UNT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Rice Passing
Rushing
Receiving
North Texas Passing
Rushing
Receiving

With the win, the Mean Green became bowl eligible for the first time since the 2004 season.

UTEP[edit]

UTEP Miners at North Texas Mean Green – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Miners 0 0 707
Mean Green 14 7 71341

at Apogee Stadium, Denton, Texas

Statistics UTEP UNT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
UTEP Passing
Rushing
Receiving
North Texas Passing
Rushing
Receiving

UTSA[edit]

UTSA Roadrunners at North Texas Mean Green – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Roadrunners 7 0 7721
Mean Green 0 3 01013

at Apogee Stadium, Denton, Texas

  • Date: November 23
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CST
  • Game attendance: 19,335
  • Box score, Recap
Statistics UTSA UNT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
UTSA Passing
Rushing
Receiving
North Texas Passing
Rushing
Receiving

At Tulsa[edit]

North Texas Mean Green at Tulsa Golden Hurricane – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Mean Green 7 14 14742
Golden Hurricane 10 0 0010

at Chapman Stadium

  • Date: November 30
  • Game time: 1:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game attendance: 17,792
  • TV: FSN
  • Box score, Recap
Statistics UNT TLSA
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
North Texas Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Tulsa Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Vs. UNLV (Heart of Dallas Bowl)[edit]

UNLV Rebels vs. North Texas Mean Green (Heart of Dallas Bowl) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Rebels 7 0 0714
Mean Green 7 0 72236

at Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas

Game information
First quarter
  • UNLV – Marcus Sullivan 9-yard pass from Caleb Herring (Nolan Kohorst kick), 7:31. Rebels 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 95 yards, 3:00.
  • UNT – Antoinne Jimmerson 1-yard run (Zach Paul kick), 1:47. Tied 7–7. Drive: 8 plays, 43 yards, 3:55.

Second quarter

  • No scoring plays

Third quarter

  • UNT – Drew Miller 7-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Paul kick), 6:07. Mean Green 14–7. Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 5:11.

Fourth quarter

  • UNT – Brelan Chancellor 3-yard run (Zach Paul kick), 14:56. Mean Green 21–7. Drive: 12 plays, 74 yards, 4:44.
  • UNT – Darnell Smith 34-yard pass from Derek Thompson (Zach Paul kick), 6:59. Mean Green 28–7. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:31.
  • UNLV – Jerry Rice Jr. 13-yard pass from Caleb Herring (Nolan Kohorst kick), 4:56. Mean Green 28–14. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:03.
  • UNT – Brelan Chancellor 15-yard run (Drew Miller run), 2:24. Mean Green 36–14. Drive: 3 plays, 16 yards, 1:39.
Statistics UNLV UNT
First downs 19 21
Total yards 262 397
Rushing yards 66 141
Passing yards 196 256
Turnovers 2 1
Time of possession 24:44 35:16
Team Category Player Statistics
UNLV Passing Caleb Herring 22/41, 196 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Caleb Herring 15 rushes, 33 yards
Receiving Devante Davis 10 receptions, 96 yards
North Texas Passing Derek Thompson 21/30, 256 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Brandin Byrd 20 rushes, 52 yards
Receiving Darnell Smith 5 receptions, 75 yards, TD

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Conference USA Expands Adding Five Members". KOTV. Tulsa. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
  2. ^ "2013 North Texas Mean Green Football Schedule". FBS Schedules. Retrieved February 1, 2013.