California Golden Bears 58–21 North Texas Mean Green: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated North Texas Mean Green 58–21 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: California Golden Bears 58, North Texas Mean Green 21.

Game summary

California Golden Bears dominated North Texas Mean Green 58–21 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Ben Finley (California) — 275.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.24 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jaydn Ott — 188.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jeremiah Hunter — 6 rec, 64.0 yds.
EPA edge: California (+0.238/play) vs North Texas (-0.342/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	12	18	12	9	58
North Texas Mean Green	6	12	0	0	21

Scoring Map

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

CALCalifornia Golden Bears

+3OPP 14

UNTNorth Texas Mean Green

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

California
Q1TD
JHJeremiah Hunter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Sam Jackson V pass to Jeremiah Hunter for a touchdown (23 yards)
North Texas
Q1TD
JMJa'Mori Maclin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Stone Earle pass to Ja'Mori Maclin for a touchdown (3 yards)
California
Q1TD
JOJaydn Ott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Jaydn Ott rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
North Texas
Q2TD
JMJa'Mori Maclin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Stone Earle pass to Ja'Mori Maclin for a touchdown (59 yards)
California
Q2TD
IIIsaiah Ifanse
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Isaiah Ifanse rushes 26 yards for a touchdown
California
Q2TD
JOJaydn Ott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Jaydn Ott rushes 66 yards for a touchdown
North Texas
Q2TD
XKXzavior Kautai
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Stone Earle pass to Xzavior Kautai for a touchdown (12 yards)
California
Q2TD
IIIsaiah Ifanse
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-18
Isaiah Ifanse rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
California
Q3TD
IIIsaiah Ifanse
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-18
Isaiah Ifanse rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
California
Q3TD
TDTaj Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
42-18
Ben Finley pass to Taj Davis for a touchdown (4 yards)
California
Q4TD
ASAshton Stredick
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
48-18
Ashton Stredick rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
California
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
51-18
Field goal good from 31 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Ben Finley (California) — 275.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.24 EPA/play +8.06 EPA
Sam Jackson V (California) — 33.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +1.70 EPA
Stone Earle (North Texas) — 158.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.07 EPA/play -1.40 EPA

Rushing

Jaydn Ott (California) — 188.0 yds · 2 TD +0.38 EPA
Ashton Stredick (California) — 51.0 yds · 1 TD -0.15 EPA
Isaiah Ifanse (California) — 54.0 yds · 3 TD +1.05 EPA

Receiving

Jeremiah Hunter (California) — 6 rec · 64.0 yds +0.65 EPA
Ja'Mori Maclin (North Texas) — 4 rec · 122.0 yds +2.55 EPA
Monroe Young (California) — 4 rec · 63.0 yds +1.48 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ben Finley	California	33	69.7%	275	1	+0.24	+8.06
Sam Jackson V	California	4	75.0%	33	1	+0.43	+1.70
Stone Earle	North Texas	21	57.1%	158	3	-0.07	-1.40
Fernando Mendoza	California	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.44	-1.43
Chandler Rogers	North Texas	7	42.9%	10	0	-1.44	-10.08

Team EPA comparison

Stat	California	North Texas
Plays	94	53
EPA / play	+0.238	-0.342
Total EPA	+22.33	-18.11
Success rate	46.8%	28.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.219	-0.410
Rush EPA / play	+0.250	-0.266
Yards	660	226

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Texas	3	2	-2.62	Punt
Q1	California	3	65	+5.22	Pass TD
Q1	North Texas	5	75	+6.56	Pass TD
Q1	California	3	13	-1.07	Punt
Q1	North Texas	3	6	-2.59	Punt
Q1	California	6	56	+0.59	Missed FG
Q1	North Texas	5	15	-5.56	Interception
Q1	California	4	14	+2.15	Rush TD
Q1	North Texas	5	75	+6.21	Pass TD
Q2	California	6	16	-2.02	Punt
Q2	North Texas	5	14	-1.22	Punt
Q2	California	7	44	+3.63	Rush TD
Q2	North Texas	3	2	-2.25	Punt
Q2	California	2	75	+5.67	Rush TD
Q2	North Texas	3	5	-1.79	Punt
Q2	California	5	8	-3.13	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · North Texas Mean Green · Stone Earle pass intercepted (-6.03 EPA)
Q3 · California Golden Bears · Ben Finley pass intercepted (-5.74 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Isaiah Ifanse rushes 26 yards for a touchdown (+5.32 EPA)
Q2 · North Texas Mean Green · Stone Earle pass to Ja'Mori Maclin for a touchdown (59 yards) (+5.18 EPA)
Q4 · North Texas Mean Green · Chandler Rogers pass intercepted (-4.77 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Jaydn Ott rushes 66 yards for a touchdown (+4.57 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Fumble (-4.3 EPA)
Q3 · North Texas Mean Green · Stone Earle pass intercepted (-4.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

California Golden Bears controlled the final (58–21) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Ben Finley (California) — 275.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: California at 0.238 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 California Golden Bears vs North Texas Mean Green?

California Golden Bears 58, North Texas Mean Green 21 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs North Texas Mean Green?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 58–21.

Where can I find the California Golden Bears vs North Texas Mean Green box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401523991.

Who led California Golden Bears vs North Texas Mean Green in passing?

Ben Finley (California) led passers with 275.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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