North Texas Mean Green vs. South Alabama Jaguars: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

North Texas Mean Green defeated South Alabama Jaguars 52–38 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: North Texas Mean Green 52, South Alabama Jaguars 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Texas Mean Green	6	6	18	9	52
South Alabama Jaguars	3	15	12	12	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Chandler Morris (North Texas) — 405.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.70 EPA/play +28.61 EPA
• Gio Lopez (South Alabama) — 429.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +19.66 EPA
• Wyatt Young (North Texas) — -5.0 yds · -1.68 EPA/play -1.68 EPA

Rushing

• Ikaika Ragsdale (North Texas) — 45.0 yds · 1 TD -0.19 EPA
• Gio Lopez (South Alabama) — 72.0 yds · 1 TD +0.60 EPA
• Braylon McReynolds (South Alabama) — 27.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Receiving

• Damon Ward Jr. (North Texas) — 12 rec · 184.0 yds +1.42 EPA
• Jamaal Pritchett (South Alabama) — 10 rec · 197.0 yds +1.72 EPA
• DT Sheffield (North Texas) — 7 rec · 74.0 yds +1.23 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chandler Morris	North Texas	41	78.0%	405	3	+0.70	+28.61
Gio Lopez	South Alabama	50	52.0%	429	3	+0.39	+19.66
Wyatt Young	North Texas	1	100.0%	-5	0	-1.68	-1.68

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Texas	South Alabama
Plays	76	81
EPA / play	+0.306	+0.358
Total EPA	+23.29	+28.97
Success rate	52.6%	51.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.641	+0.393
Rush EPA / play	-0.107	+0.300
Yards	506	591

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Texas	15	84	+7.44	Rush TD
Q1	South Alabama	7	72	+3.21	Field goal
Q1	North Texas	9	49	+0.43	Missed FG
Q1	South Alabama	7	72	+5.78	Rush TD
Q2	North Texas	7	64	+5.10	Pass TD
Q2	South Alabama	7	63	+1.59	Field goal
Q2	North Texas	3	3	-2.43	Punt
Q2	South Alabama	12	83	+6.47	Rush TD
Q2	North Texas	12	74	-0.33	Ended
Q2	South Alabama	1	9	0.00	Ended
Q3	South Alabama	3	0	-3.33	Punt
Q3	North Texas	3	41	+4.15	Pass TD
Q3	South Alabama	3	2	-3.06	Punt
Q3	North Texas	5	19	+0.68	Rush TD
Q3	South Alabama	9	90	+9.14	Pass TD
Q3	North Texas	4	69	+5.21	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · South Alabama Jaguars · Punt return touchdown (-4.75 EPA)
2. Q4 · South Alabama Jaguars · Gio Lopez pass to Anthony Eager for a touchdown (23 yards) (+4.42 EPA)
3. Q4 · South Alabama Jaguars · Gio Lopez pass to Devin Voisin to for 19 yards (4th & 2) (+4.24 EPA)
4. Q3 · North Texas Mean Green · Chandler Morris pass to Damon Ward Jr. for a touchdown (54 yards) (+4.01 EPA)
5. Q2 · South Alabama Jaguars · Gio Lopez pass to Jamaal Pritchett for 52 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.5 EPA)
6. Q3 · South Alabama Jaguars · Penalty (3rd & 8) (+3.21 EPA)
7. Q3 · South Alabama Jaguars · Gio Lopez pass to Jamaal Pritchett for a touchdown (26 yards) (+3.13 EPA)
8. Q1 · South Alabama Jaguars · Gio Lopez pass to Jeremiah Webb for 41 yards (2nd & 5) (+3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Texas Mean Green controlled the final (52–38) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Chandler Morris (North Texas) — 405.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: South Alabama at 0.358 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 South Alabama Jaguars?

North Texas Mean Green 52, South Alabama Jaguars 38 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won North Texas Mean Green vs South Alabama Jaguars?

North Texas Mean Green won with a final score of 52–38.

Where can I find the North Texas Mean Green vs South Alabama Jaguars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401643775.

Who led North Texas Mean Green vs South Alabama Jaguars in passing?

Chandler Morris (North Texas) led passers with 405.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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