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Recap - Mean Green Defeat Rice 27-17

North Texas got a 102-yard performance from DeAndre Torrey as a key part of its 27-17 victory over the Owls on Saturday at Apogee Stadium.

North Texas was the ATS victor, as they covered the -1.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 65.0 were rewarded at the payout window.

DeAndre Torrey rushed for 102 yards, while Jason Bean added 94 yards in the win. Austin Ogunmakin and Jaelon Darden added 60 and 50 receiving yards respectively.

Khalan Griffin rushed for 72 yards for Rice, while Ari Broussard added 16 yards. Mike Collins threw for 327 yards for the Owls, while receivers Austin Trammell and Jake Bailey had 116 and 80 yards respectively.

North Texas outgained Rice 389-376 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 23-17 by the Owls.

Rice led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 36:25-23:35 split in that important category.

Next game, North Texas takes its act on the road to face UTSA looking for another win. For Rice, they head home to face UTEP.