North Texas Mean Green vs. LSU Tigers: 2012 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

LSU Tigers defeated North Texas Mean Green 41–14 in Week 1, 2012. Final score: North Texas Mean Green 14, LSU Tigers 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Texas Mean Green	6	6	0	6	14
LSU Tigers	6	9	3	12	41

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Derek Thompson (249) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +4.34 EPA
• Zach Mettenberger (99) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.18 EPA/play -4.79 EPA

Rushing

• Alfred Blue (99) — 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA
• Brandin Byrd (249) — 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Kenny Hilliard (99) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.69 EPA

Receiving

• Jarvis Landry (99) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Brelan Chancellor (249) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +2.86 EPA
• Odell Beckham (99) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Derek Thompson	249	17	11.8%	0	2	+0.26	+4.34
Zach Mettenberger	99	26	3.8%	0	1	-0.18	-4.79

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNT	LSU
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	99	4	0	+1.42	Ended
Q1	249	3	0	-1.80	Ended
Q1	99	3	0	-3.35	Punt
Q1	249	5	0	-4.32	Touchdown
Q1	99	5	0	+0.68	Punt
Q1	249	3	0	-2.54	Punt
Q1	99	1	0	+2.77	Rush TD
Q1	99	2	0	+1.57	Ended
Q1	249	5	0	-5.81	Punt
Q2	99	5	0	+1.81	Interception
Q2	249	1	0	+7.08	Pass TD
Q2	249	2	0	-0.97	Ended
Q2	99	6	0	-0.39	Missed FG
Q2	249	2	0	-0.77	Interception
Q2	99	10	0	+0.45	Field goal
Q2	249	8	0	-0.25	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · North Texas Mean Green · Derek Thompson pass complete to Brelan Chancellor for 80 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+7.08 EPA)
2. Q2 · LSU Tigers · Kenny Hilliard rush for 60 yards to the NoTex 7 for a 1ST down. (+4.46 EPA)
3. Q1 · North Texas Mean Green · Will Atterberry punt for 46 yards, returned by Odell Beckham for 70 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (-4.11 EPA)
4. Q4 · North Texas Mean Green · Derek Thompson pass complete to Brelan Chancellor for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.93 EPA)
5. Q2 · LSU Tigers · Zach Mettenberger pass intercepted by Zac Whitfield at the NoTex 1, returned for no gain to the NoTex 1. (-3.58 EPA)
6. Q4 · LSU Tigers · Zach Mettenberger pass complete to Kadron Boone for 34 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.4 EPA)
7. Q2 · North Texas Mean Green · LSU penalty 5 yard Running Into Kicker on Barkevious Mingo accepted, no play. (+3.29 EPA)
8. Q4 · North Texas Mean Green · Jeremy Brown rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, forced by Ronnie Feist, recovered by LSU Kwon Alexander at the NoTex 24. (-3.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

• LSU Tigers controlled the final (41–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Derek Thompson (249) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: UNT at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of North Texas Mean Green vs LSU Tigers?

North Texas Mean Green 14, LSU Tigers 41 in Week 1 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won North Texas Mean Green vs LSU Tigers?

LSU Tigers won with a final score of 14–41.

Where can I find the North Texas Mean Green vs LSU Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322450099.

Who led North Texas Mean Green vs LSU Tigers in passing?

Derek Thompson (249) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for North Texas Mean Green at LSU Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.