North Texas Mean Green vs. SMU Mustangs: 2021 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

SMU Mustangs defeated North Texas Mean Green 35–12 in Week 2, 2021. Final score: North Texas Mean Green 12, SMU Mustangs 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Texas Mean Green	3	3	6	0	12
SMU Mustangs	0	6	12	12	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tanner Mordecai (2567) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +8.06 EPA
• Jace Ruder (249) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.53 EPA
• Austin Aune (249) — 0.0 yds · -0.39 EPA/play -1.56 EPA

Rushing

• DeAndre Torrey (249) — 0.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• Ulysses Bentley IV (2567) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
• Tre Siggers (2567) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Receiving

• Roderic Burns (249) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +0.54 EPA
• Jyaire Shorter (249) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.48 EPA
• Danny Gray (2567) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Mordecai	2567	30	66.7%	0	4	+0.27	+8.06
Jace Ruder	249	47	66.0%	0	1	+0.01	+0.53
Austin Aune	249	4	50.0%	0	0	-0.39	-1.56

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNT	SMU
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	1	0	-0.38	Ended
Q1	249	5	0	+6.04	Ended
Q1	2567	1	0	-1.93	Ended
Q1	249	1	0	-2.74	Ended
Q1	2567	3	0	-0.34	Punt
Q1	249	6	0	+0.79	Ended
Q1	2567	5	0	-1.88	Ended
Q1	249	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	249	5	0	-0.72	Punt
Q1	2567	6	0	+1.78	Ended
Q1	249	4	0	-2.30	Ended
Q2	249	2	0	-0.25	Punt
Q2	2567	3	0	-1.79	Ended
Q2	249	2	0	-1.81	Ended
Q2	2567	1	0	+5.83	Pass TD
Q2	2567	2	0	-2.77	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · North Texas Mean Green · Jace Ruder pass intercepted (-6.26 EPA)
2. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Ulysses Bentley IV run for no gain to the NoTex 8 (-5.86 EPA)
3. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Rashee Rice for 62 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) (+5.83 EPA)
4. Q4 · North Texas Mean Green · Jace Ruder pass intercepted, touchback. (-5.79 EPA)
5. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Ulysses Bentley IV run for 85 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) (+5.53 EPA)
6. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Danny Gray for 58 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) (+4.54 EPA)
7. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · PENALTY SMU UNS: Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Bentley IV,Ulysses) 15 yards from SMU35 to SMU20. NO PLAY. (-4.3 EPA)
8. Q3 · North Texas Mean Green · Jace Ruder pass complete to Jyaire Shorter for 29 yds to the NoTex 48 for a 1ST down (+4.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

• SMU Mustangs controlled the final (35–12) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Tanner Mordecai (2567) — yds, 4 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 SMU Mustangs?

North Texas Mean Green 12, SMU Mustangs 35 in Week 2 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won North Texas Mean Green vs SMU Mustangs?

SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 12–35.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282187.

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

Tanner Mordecai (2567) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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