ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Mean Green Defeat Rice 30-24
North Texas earned a 30-24 victory over Rice on Saturday in Week 9 action at Rice Stadium.
The Mean Green were a +1.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 55.0.
Austin Aune rushed for 65 yards, while Ayo Adeyi added 47 yards in the win. Bryson Jackson and Roderic Burns added 50 and 30 receiving yards respectively.
Khalan Griffin rushed for 47 yards for Rice, while Jordan Myers added 32 yards. Jake Constantine threw for 242 yards for the Owls, while receivers Jake Bailey and Jordan Myers had 143 and 88 yards respectively.
North Texas lost the offensive yardage battle to Rice 368-314 yards in Saturday's game. Rice had more first downs as that total ended up 25-20.
North Texas lost the time of possession battle 38:39-21:21, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
North Texas looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Southern Miss. Rice will aim to get back on the winning track at Charlotte.