SMU Mustangs vs. North Texas Mean Green: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

North Texas Mean Green defeated SMU Mustangs 46–23 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: SMU Mustangs 23, North Texas Mean Green 46.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
SMU Mustangs	6	0	0	18	23
North Texas Mean Green	6	6	15	9	46

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mason Fine (249) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +13.98 EPA
• Ben Hicks (2567) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +1.75 EPA
• Quinn Shanbour (249) — 0.0 yds · +1.67 EPA/play +1.67 EPA

Rushing

• Nic Smith (249) — 0.0 yds -0.66 EPA
• Loren Easly (249) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Braeden West (2567) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.08 EPA

Receiving

• Jalen Guyton (249) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -0.00 EPA
• Rico Bussey Jr. (249) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.75 EPA
• Jr. Roberson (2567) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mason Fine	249	52	76.9%	0	3	+0.27	+13.98
Ben Hicks	2567	26	46.2%	0	2	+0.07	+1.75
Quinn Shanbour	249	1	100.0%	0	0	+1.67	+1.67

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	249	10	0	+3.07	Ended
Q1	2567	4	0	-9.14	Punt
Q1	249	4	0	-0.26	Pass TD
Q1	2567	3	0	-2.69	Punt
Q1	249	9	0	-2.58	Ended
Q1	2567	3	0	-2.54	Punt
Q2	249	14	0	+4.43	Field goal
Q2	2567	6	0	-1.75	Punt
Q2	249	8	0	-1.80	Field goal
Q2	2567	2	0	-0.24	Punt
Q2	249	6	0	-2.58	Field goal
Q3	2567	2	0	+0.44	Ended
Q3	249	10	0	-2.08	Pass TD
Q3	2567	3	0	-1.89	Punt
Q3	249	9	0	+4.70	Pass TD
Q3	2567	3	0	-1.84	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass intercepted for a TD Kemon Hall return for 36 yds for a TD, (Cole Hedlund KICK) (-7.32 EPA)
2. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass complete to James Proche for 59 yds for a TD, (Ben Hicks pass to Jr. Roberson for Two-Point Conversion) (+7.18 EPA)
3. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass complete to Braeden West for 71 yds for a TD, (Ben Hicks pass to James Proche for Two-Point Conversion) (+6.42 EPA)
4. Q4 · North Texas Mean Green · Kevin Robledo kickoff for 61 yds , DeAndre Torrey return for 96 yds for a TD, (Cole Hedlund KICK) (+6.17 EPA)
5. Q3 · North Texas Mean Green · Mason Fine pass incomplete to Jalen Guyton, broken up by Noah Westerfield (-5.31 EPA)
6. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Jamie Sackville punt for 65 yds, downed at the NoTex 5 (+3.56 EPA)
7. Q1 · North Texas Mean Green · SMU Penalty, personal foul (Trevor Denbow) to the SMU 36 for a 1ST down (+3.39 EPA)
8. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass complete to Jr. Roberson for 37 yds to the NoTex 5 for a 1ST down (+3.39 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Texas Mean Green controlled the final (46–23) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Mason Fine (249) — yds, 3 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 23, North Texas Mean Green 46 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won SMU Mustangs vs North Texas Mean Green?

North Texas Mean Green won with a final score of 23–46.

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=401014976.

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

Mason Fine (249) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 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.