North Texas Mean Green 28–30 Texas State Bobcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

Texas State Bobcats defeated North Texas Mean Green 30–28 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: North Texas Mean Green 28, Texas State Bobcats 30.

Game summary

Texas State Bobcats edged North Texas Mean Green 30–28 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Jordan McCloud (Texas State) — 293.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.32 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Lincoln Pare — 158.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jaden Williams — 8 rec, 155.0 yds.
EPA edge: Texas State (+0.171/play) vs North Texas (+0.087/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Texas Mean Green	6	6	0	12	28
Texas State Bobcats	6	9	6	6	30

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

+3OPP 17

+3

+3OPP 30

TXSTTexas State Bobcats

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Texas State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 34 yards
North Texas
Q1TD
MCMiles Coleman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Drew Mestemaker pass to Miles Coleman for a touchdown (46 yards)
Texas State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
6-6
Field goal good from 21 yards
North Texas
Q2TD
LSLandon Sides
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Drew Mestemaker pass to Landon Sides for a touchdown (16 yards)
Texas State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
12-9
Field goal good from 47 yards
Texas State
Q2TD
JWJaden Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Jordan McCloud pass to Jaden Williams for a touchdown (24 yards)
Texas State
Q3TD
LPLincoln Pare
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Lincoln Pare rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
North Texas
Q4TD
MMMakenzie McGill II
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Makenzie McGill II rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Texas State
Q4TD
LPLincoln Pare
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-27
Lincoln Pare rushes 73 yards for a touchdown
North Texas
Q4TD
DMDrew Mestemaker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Drew Mestemaker rushes 70 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jordan McCloud (Texas State) — 293.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +11.71 EPA
Drew Mestemaker (North Texas) — 406.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +4.47 EPA

Rushing

Lincoln Pare (Texas State) — 158.0 yds · 2 TD +0.13 EPA
Deion Hankins (Texas State) — 42.0 yds +0.20 EPA
Makenzie McGill II (North Texas) — 28.0 yds · 1 TD +0.27 EPA

Receiving

Jaden Williams (Texas State) — 8 rec · 155.0 yds +1.65 EPA
Damon Ward Jr. (North Texas) — 5 rec · 133.0 yds +1.49 EPA
Miles Coleman (North Texas) — 6 rec · 104.0 yds +0.75 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jordan McCloud	Texas State	37	70.3%	293	1	+0.32	+11.71
Drew Mestemaker	North Texas	44	59.1%	406	2	+0.10	+4.47

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Texas	Texas State
Plays	66	79
EPA / play	+0.087	+0.171
Total EPA	+5.72	+13.50
Success rate	39.4%	46.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.102	+0.316
Rush EPA / play	+0.057	+0.043
Yards	514	537

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Texas	6	12	-2.31	Punt
Q1	Texas State	10	58	+0.88	Field goal
Q1	North Texas	7	80	+6.94	Pass TD
Q1	Texas State	6	75	+3.66	Field goal
Q1	North Texas	8	60	+2.68	Pass TD
Q2	Texas State	8	35	-0.96	Field goal
Q2	North Texas	8	21	-1.33	Punt
Q2	Texas State	10	73	+5.78	Pass TD
Q2	North Texas	10	76	-1.84	Interception
Q2	Texas State	5	17	-0.59	Punt
Q3	Texas State	13	80	+6.59	Rush TD
Q3	North Texas	6	28	-1.33	Punt
Q3	Texas State	5	27	-0.70	Punt
Q3	North Texas	5	66	-0.95	Ended
Q3	Texas State	8	46	-3.33	Interception
Q4	North Texas	6	40	-2.96	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Texas State Bobcats · Jordan McCloud pass to Jaden Williams for 70 yards (3rd & 6) (+7.06 EPA)
Q4 · North Texas Mean Green · Drew Mestemaker rushes 70 yards for a touchdown (+6.55 EPA)
Q4 · North Texas Mean Green · Fumble (-6.54 EPA)
Q4 · Texas State Bobcats · Lincoln Pare rushes 73 yards for a touchdown (+6.45 EPA)
Q4 · Texas State Bobcats · Jordan McCloud pass intercepted (-4.93 EPA)
Q3 · North Texas Mean Green · Drew Mestemaker pass to Damon Ward Jr. for 57 yards (1st & 10) (+4.56 EPA)
Q1 · North Texas Mean Green · Drew Mestemaker pass to Miles Coleman for a touchdown (46 yards) (+4.52 EPA)
Q2 · Texas State Bobcats · Jordan McCloud pass to Jaden Williams for a touchdown (24 yards) (+4.14 EPA)

Key takeaways

Texas State Bobcats controlled the final (30–28) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Jordan McCloud (Texas State) — 293.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Texas State at 0.171 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 Texas State Bobcats?

North Texas Mean Green 28, Texas State Bobcats 30 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won North Texas Mean Green vs Texas State Bobcats?

Texas State Bobcats won with a final score of 28–30.

Where can I find the North Texas Mean Green vs Texas State Bobcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401677106.

Who led North Texas Mean Green vs Texas State Bobcats in passing?

Jordan McCloud (Texas State) led passers with 293.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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