Abilene Christian Wildcats 31–45 North Texas Mean Green: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2023

Quick answer

North Texas Mean Green defeated Abilene Christian Wildcats 45–31 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Abilene Christian Wildcats 31, North Texas Mean Green 45.

Game summary

North Texas Mean Green rolled past Abilene Christian Wildcats 45–31 in Week 5 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Chandler Rogers (North Texas) — 321.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.40 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jay'Veon Sunday — 137.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Blayne Taylor — 6 rec, 85.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Texas (+0.273/play) vs Abilene Christian (+0.121/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Abilene Christian Wildcats	6	9	6	6	31
North Texas Mean Green	21	6	12	0	45

Scoring Map

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

ACUAbilene Christian Wildcats

+3OPP 21

+3OPP 37

UNTNorth Texas Mean Green

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Abilene Christian
Q1TD
BTBlayne Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Maverick McIvor pass to Blayne Taylor for a touchdown (28 yards)
North Texas
Q1TD
JMJa'Mori Maclin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Chandler Rogers pass to Ja'Mori Maclin for a touchdown (80 yards)
North Texas
Q1TD
CRChandler Rogers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Chandler Rogers rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
North Texas
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
6-15
Field goal good from 38 yards
North Texas
Q1TD
DWDamon Ward
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
Chandler Rogers pass to Damon Ward for a touchdown (17 yards)
North Texas
Q2TD
IJIsaiah Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-27
Isaiah Johnson rushes 11 yards for a touchdown
Abilene Christian
Q2TD
JCJed Castles
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-27
Maverick McIvor pass to Jed Castles for a touchdown (6 yards)
Abilene Christian
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 37
Score
15-27
Field goal good from 54 yards
North Texas
Q3TD
DWDamon Ward
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-33
Chandler Rogers pass to Damon Ward for a touchdown (18 yards)
Abilene Christian
Q3TD
BTBlayne Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-33
Maverick McIvor pass to Blayne Taylor for a touchdown (23 yards)
North Texas
Q3TD
IJIsaiah Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-39
Isaiah Johnson rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Abilene Christian
Q4TD
BTBlayne Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-39
Maverick McIvor pass to Blayne Taylor for a touchdown (14 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Chandler Rogers (North Texas) — 321.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +14.47 EPA
Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) — 214.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +6.96 EPA
Quayde Hawkins (Abilene Christian) — -2.0 yds · -1.37 EPA/play -2.75 EPA

Rushing

Jay'Veon Sunday (Abilene Christian) — 137.0 yds +0.32 EPA
Ayo Adeyi (North Texas) — 110.0 yds +0.39 EPA
Oscar Adaway III (North Texas) — 31.0 yds -0.41 EPA

Receiving

Blayne Taylor (Abilene Christian) — 6 rec · 85.0 yds +1.95 EPA
Landon Sides (North Texas) — 5 rec · 61.0 yds +1.08 EPA
Taelyn Williams (Abilene Christian) — 4 rec · 33.0 yds +0.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chandler Rogers	North Texas	36	63.9%	321	3	+0.40	+14.47
Maverick McIvor	Abilene Christian	37	51.4%	214	4	+0.19	+6.96
Quayde Hawkins	Abilene Christian	2	0.0%	-2	0	-1.37	-2.75

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Abilene Christian	North Texas
Plays	69	76
EPA / play	+0.121	+0.273
Total EPA	+8.34	+20.77
Success rate	44.9%	47.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.108	+0.402
Rush EPA / play	+0.137	+0.158
Yards	384	531

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Abilene Christian	4	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	North Texas	3	80	+7.05	Pass TD
Q1	Abilene Christian	2	0	-2.10	Ended
Q1	North Texas	5	59	+4.48	Rush TD
Q1	Abilene Christian	3	9	-1.46	Ended
Q1	Abilene Christian	1	0	-3.45	Ended
Q1	North Texas	4	14	-2.23	Field goal
Q1	Abilene Christian	3	5	-2.56	Punt
Q1	North Texas	10	65	+4.41	Pass TD
Q1	Abilene Christian	3	2	-2.83	Punt
Q2	North Texas	7	87	+6.27	Rush TD
Q2	Abilene Christian	5	19	-1.27	Punt
Q2	North Texas	5	55	+0.08	Missed FG
Q2	Abilene Christian	10	60	+6.58	Pass TD
Q2	North Texas	3	1	-1.00	Punt
Q2	Abilene Christian	6	25	-0.99	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · North Texas Mean Green · Chandler Rogers pass to Ja'Mori Maclin for a touchdown (80 yards) (+9.01 EPA)
Q3 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Maverick McIvor pass to Blayne Taylor for a touchdown (23 yards) (+4.77 EPA)
Q3 · North Texas Mean Green · Isaiah Johnson rushes 5 yards for a touchdown (+3.77 EPA)
Q4 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Maverick McIvor pass to Blayne Taylor for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.58 EPA)
Q3 · North Texas Mean Green · Chandler Rogers pass to Landon Sides for 6 yards (4th & 6) (+3.51 EPA)
Q1 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Xavier Wishert rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.45 EPA)
Q2 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Maverick McIvor pass to Jed Castles for a touchdown (6 yards) (+3.25 EPA)
Q2 · North Texas Mean Green · Chandler Rogers pass to Blair Conwright for 20 yards (2nd & 21) (+2.87 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Texas Mean Green controlled the final (45–31) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Chandler Rogers (North Texas) — 321.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: North Texas at 0.273 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Abilene Christian Wildcats vs North Texas Mean Green?

Abilene Christian Wildcats 31, North Texas Mean Green 45 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Abilene Christian Wildcats vs North Texas Mean Green?

North Texas Mean Green won with a final score of 31–45.

Where can I find the Abilene Christian Wildcats vs North Texas Mean Green box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531436.

Who led Abilene Christian Wildcats vs North Texas Mean Green in passing?

Chandler Rogers (North Texas) led passers with 321.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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