SMU Mustangs vs. North Texas Mean Green: 2016 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

SMU Mustangs defeated North Texas Mean Green 34–21 in Week 1, 2016. Final score: SMU Mustangs 34, North Texas Mean Green 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
SMU Mustangs	15	6	9	0	34
North Texas Mean Green	0	12	0	6	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ben Hicks (2567) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.78 EPA/play +7.06 EPA
• Mason Fine (249) — 0.0 yds · +0.05 EPA/play +0.62 EPA
• Darrel Colbert Jr. (2567) — 0.0 yds · -1.16 EPA/play -1.16 EPA

Rushing

• Jeffrey Wilson (249) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA
• Braeden West (2567) — 0.0 yds -0.49 EPA
• Matt Davis (2567) — 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Terian Goree (249) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -0.19 EPA
• Willie Robinson (249) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA
• Courtland Sutton (2567) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.21 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ben Hicks	2567	9	55.6%	0	1	+0.78	+7.06
Mason Fine	249	13	61.5%	0	0	+0.05	+0.62
Darrel Colbert Jr.	2567	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.16	-1.16
Matt Davis	2567	19	42.1%	0	2	-0.10	-1.98
Alec Morris	249	41	56.1%	0	2	-0.06	-2.46

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SMU	UNT
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	2567	1	0	+6.81	Pass TD
Q1	249	2	0	+0.51	Ended
Q1	2567	2	0	-2.68	Field goal
Q1	249	10	0	-0.75	Punt
Q1	2567	4	0	-0.06	Ended
Q1	249	1	0	-3.28	Interception
Q1	2567	10	0	-0.35	Rush TD
Q1	249	4	0	-1.35	Interception
Q1	2567	5	0	-0.73	Ended
Q2	249	1	0	+3.64	Pass TD
Q2	2567	2	0	+4.61	Pass TD
Q2	249	5	0	+2.61	Ended
Q2	2567	3	0	+1.33	Ended
Q2	249	7	0	-3.25	Interception
Q2	2567	1	0	-2.27	Ended
Q2	249	1	0	+3.26	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 88 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) (+6.81 EPA)
2. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Matt Davis pass intercepted Chad Davis return for 37 yds to the NoTex 0 NORTH TEXAS Penalty, illegal block (10 Yards) to the NoTex 27 (-5.06 EPA)
3. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Matt Davis pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 46 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) (+4.77 EPA)
4. Q2 · North Texas Mean Green · Alec Morris pass intercepted Horace Richardson return for 15 yds to the SMU 37 (-4.08 EPA)
5. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Xavier Jones run for 49 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) (+3.84 EPA)
6. Q2 · North Texas Mean Green · Alec Morris pass complete to Kelvin Smith for 25 yds for a TD, (Trevor Moore KICK) (+3.64 EPA)
7. Q1 · North Texas Mean Green · Alec Morris pass intercepted Horace Richardson return for no gain to the SMU 40 (-3.28 EPA)
8. Q2 · North Texas Mean Green · Alec Morris pass complete to Thaddeous Thompson for 7 yds for a TD, (Trevor Moore KICK) (+3.26 EPA)

Key takeaways

• SMU Mustangs controlled the final (34–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Ben Hicks (2567) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: SMU 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 SMU Mustangs vs North Texas Mean Green?

SMU Mustangs 34, North Texas Mean Green 21 in Week 1 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won SMU Mustangs vs North Texas Mean Green?

SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 34–21.

Where can I find the SMU Mustangs vs North Texas Mean Green box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869345.

Who led SMU Mustangs vs North Texas Mean Green in passing?

Ben Hicks (2567) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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