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North Texas Mean Green vs. UAB Blazers: 2018 Week 8 Recap

Blazers defeat Green 29–21 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for North Texas Mean Green vs. UAB Blazers (Week 8).

North Texas Mean Green 21 6-3
Final 21–29
UAB Blazers 29 7-1 Winner
Winner
UAB Blazers
Final score
21–29
Halftime
North Texas Mean Green 18–9 UAB Blazers
Top passer
Mason Fine

Top CFB performers · Green

Top CFB performers · Blazers

Quick answer

UAB Blazers defeated North Texas Mean Green 29–21 in Week 8, 2018. Final score: North Texas Mean Green 21, UAB Blazers 29.

Game summary

UAB Blazers beat North Texas Mean Green 29–21 in Week 8 of the 2018 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Mason Fine (249) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.15 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Spencer Brown — 0.0 yds, 3 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Jaelon Darden — 10 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
North Texas Mean Green6122021
UAB Blazers366929

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

UNTNorth Texas Mean Green
UABUAB Blazers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. UAB
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-3

    Nick Vogel 34 yd FG GOOD

  2. UNT
    Q1TD
    RBRico Bussey Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-3

    Mason Fine pass complete to Rico Bussey Jr. for 55 yds for a TD, (Cole Hedlund KICK)

  3. UNT
    Q2TD
    JDJaelon Darden

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-3

    Mason Fine pass complete to Jaelon Darden for 24 yds for a TD, (Cole Hedlund KICK)

  4. UAB
    Q2TD
    SBSpencer Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-9

    Spencer Brown run for 1 yd for a TD, (Nick Vogel KICK)

  5. UNT
    Q2TD
    JDJaelon Darden

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-9

    Mason Fine pass complete to Jaelon Darden for 11 yds for a TD, (Cole Hedlund KICK)

  6. UAB
    Q3TD
    SBSpencer Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-15

    Spencer Brown run for 3 yds for a TD, (Nick Vogel KICK)

  7. UNT
    Q3Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    Own EZ
    Score
    20-15

    Garrett Marino Safety

  8. UAB
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    20-18

    Nick Vogel 26 yd FG GOOD

  9. UAB
    Q4TD
    SBSpencer Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    20-24

    Spencer Brown run for 3 yds for a TD, (Nick Vogel KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Mason Fine (249) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +6.23 EPA
  • A.J. Erdely (5) — 0.0 yds · +0.05 EPA/play +1.20 EPA

Rushing

  • Spencer Brown (5) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.13 EPA
  • DeAndre Torrey (249) — 0.0 yds -0.49 EPA
  • A.J. Erdely (5) — 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA

Receiving

  • Jaelon Darden (249) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +1.40 EPA
  • Rico Bussey Jr. (249) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.74 EPA
  • Jalen Guyton (249) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Mason Fine2494170.7%03+0.15+6.23
A.J. Erdely52556.0%00+0.05+1.20

Team EPA comparison

StatUNTUAB
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1500Field goal
Q124930+0.98Ended
Q15140+3.91Ended
Q124910+4.91Pass TD
Q124950+0.76Ended
Q1530-2.22Punt
Q124930-3.68Punt
Q1550-2.06Punt
Q224940+0.98Pass TD
Q2530-1.28Punt
Q224940-0.91Ended
Q2540-1.93Rush TD
Q224960-0.19Punt
Q2510+2.74Ended
Q224910+1.50Pass TD
Q224940+1.45Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · North Texas Mean Green · Mason Fine run for 7 yds to the UAB 4 Mason Fine fumbled, forced by Anthony Rush, recovered by UAB Mar'Sean Diggs (-5.16 EPA)
  2. Q3 · UAB Blazers · Jarrion Street run for 10 yds to the NoTex 1 Jarrion Street fumbled, forced by Nate Brooks, recovered by NoTex Nate Brooks (-4.95 EPA)
  3. Q1 · North Texas Mean Green · Mason Fine pass complete to Rico Bussey Jr. for 55 yds for a TD, (Cole Hedlund KICK) (+4.91 EPA)
  4. Q4 · North Texas Mean Green · Mason Fine pass incomplete, broken up by Stacy Keely (-4.16 EPA)
  5. Q3 · UAB Blazers · A.J. Erdely pass complete to Collin Lisa for 19 yds to the NoTex 33 for a 1ST down (+3.51 EPA)
  6. Q2 · UAB Blazers · Ethan Mooney kickoff for 61 yds , Starling Thomas V return for 61 yds to the NoTex 35 (+3.09 EPA)
  7. Q2 · North Texas Mean Green · Mason Fine pass complete to Jaelon Darden for 24 yds for a TD, (Cole Hedlund KICK) (+3.08 EPA)
  8. Q4 · UAB Blazers · ERDELY, A.J. pass incomplete to WILSON, Andre, PENALTY UNT pass interference (ROBINSON, T.) 15 yards to the UNT35, 1ST DOWN UAB, NO PLAY. (+3.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • UAB Blazers controlled the final (29–21) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Mason Fine (249) — yds, 3 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 UAB Blazers?

North Texas Mean Green 21, UAB Blazers 29 in Week 8 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won North Texas Mean Green vs UAB Blazers?

UAB Blazers won with a final score of 21–29.

Where can I find the North Texas Mean Green vs UAB Blazers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401015023.

Who led North Texas Mean Green vs UAB Blazers 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 North Texas Mean Green at UAB Blazers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

North Texas Mean Green

Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L

UAB Blazers

Entered 6-1 Now 7-1 W