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Mean Green Fall 48-10 Against SMU - Game Recap

Tanner Mordecai threw for 432 yards to lead the Mustangs over North Texas 48-10 on Saturday in Week 1 action at Apogee Stadium.

SMU was the ATS victor, as they covered the -9.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 66.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Tanner Mordecai completed 23 of 32 pass attempts for 432 yards for the Mustangs in the win.

Oscar Adaway III rushed for 117 yards for North Texas, while Ayo Adeyi added 42 yards. Austin Aune threw for 186 yards for the Mean Green, while receivers Ja'Mori Maclin and Jake Roberts had 53 and 41 yards respectively.

North Texas lost the offensive yardage battle to SMU 576-422 yards in Saturday's game. SMU had more first downs as that total ended up 23-21.

North Texas led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 33:53-23:56 split in that important category.

SMU heads into a 2 battle against Lamar. North Texas, meanwhile, will have their next action against Texas Southern.