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Cougars Down North Texas 46-25 - Match Report
Patrick Carr tore up the turf for 139 rushing yards on Saturday to lead the Cougars to a 46-25 win over the Mean Green at Apogee Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Cougars were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +8.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 59.0.
Patrick Carr rushed for 139 yards, while Clayton Tune added 100 yards in the win. Marquez Stevenson and Patrick Carr added 64 and 29 receiving yards respectively.
Tre Siggers rushed for 83 yards for North Texas, while Jason Bean added 11 yards. Mason Fine threw for 353 yards for the Mean Green, while receivers Michael Lawrence and Jason Pirtle had 120 and 57 yards respectively.
Houston was outgained by North Texas 456-359 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 20-17 by the Mean Green.
The time of possession battle favored North Texas as their offense was on the field for 32:58, longer than the 27:02 of their opponents.
Houston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Cincinnati. North Texas will aim to get back on the winning track at Southern Miss.