Denton, TX
Sep 21, 2024
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The North Texas Mean Green stormed to victory over the Wyoming Cowboys with a decisive 44-17 win inside DATCU Stadium in Denton, Texas. Chandler Morris led North Texas with an impressive 305 yards passing and two touchdowns, while running back Makenzie McGill added three rushing touchdowns on just six carries. North Texas amassed a staggering 534 yards of total offense, dominating both through the air and on the ground.
Wyoming struggled to keep pace despite a valiant effort, including a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown by Tyler King. The Cowboys' defense, missing three starters, could not contain the high-powered Mean Green offense, allowing North Texas to convert key fourth downs and accumulate 28 first downs. Wyoming quarterback Evan Svoboda threw for 155 yards and a touchdown, but the Cowboys were held scoreless in the second half, falling to a 0-4 start for the first time since 2015.
John Hoyland (Wyoming Cowboys)
Hoyland connected on a 30-yard field goal, establishing a brief 3-0 lead for Wyoming and marking his 61st career field goal, extending his school record.
Chandler Morris (North Texas Mean Green)
Morris found DT Sheffield for a 29-yard touchdown, culminating a rapid 7-play, 75-yard drive and giving North Texas a 7-3 lead.
Kali Nguma (North Texas Mean Green)
Nguma nailed a 23-yard field goal, capping a 14-play, 80-yard drive and extending North Texas' lead to 10-3.
Chandler Morris (North Texas Mean Green)
Morris connected with Blair Conwright for a 19-yard touchdown, concluding an 8-play, 75-yard drive and pushing the score to 17-3.
Evan Svoboda (Wyoming Cowboys)
Svoboda’s 41-yard touchdown pass to Sam Scott narrowed the deficit to 17-10, showcasing Scott's speed and cutting into North Texas' lead.
Makenzie McGill (North Texas Mean Green)
McGill's 4-yard rushing touchdown, set up by backfield mate Shane Porter's mobility, widened the lead to 24-10 following a penalty that extended the drive.
Tyler King (Wyoming Cowboys)
King's electrifying 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown reduced North Texas' advantage to 24-17, providing a crucial spark before halftime.
Kali Nguma (North Texas Mean Green)
Nguma’s 45-yard field goal as time expired in the first half extended North Texas' lead to 27-17, ensuring a double-digit cushion at halftime.
Makenzie McGill (North Texas Mean Green)
McGill powered in for a 2-yard touchdown run, concluding a 6-play, 35-yard drive that saw North Texas extend their lead to 34-17.
Makenzie McGill (North Texas Mean Green)
McGill broke free for a 24-yard touchdown run, concluding a 7-play, 92-yard drive and putting North Texas ahead decisively at 41-17.
Kali Nguma (North Texas Mean Green)
Nguma closed the scoring with a 34-yard field goal, finalizing North Texas' dominant 44-17 victory and sealing their third win of the season.
Chandler Morris (North Texas Mean Green, QB)
Morris shredded Wyoming's defense, completing 28 of 41 passes for 305 yards and 2 touchdowns, leading a well-balanced offensive attack.
Makenzie McGill (North Texas Mean Green, RB)
McGill tallied three rushing touchdowns on just six carries, showcasing his knack for finding the end zone and breaking tackles.
Kali Nguma (North Texas Mean Green, K)
Nguma displayed precision with three field goals, including a 45-yarder, and added five extra points, ensuring North Texas capitalized on scoring opportunities.
Tyler King (Wyoming Cowboys, WR)
King's 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown was a definitive highlight, igniting Wyoming's sideline and keeping them within reach at halftime.
Sam Scott (Wyoming Cowboys, RB)
Scott was a versatile weapon, rushing for 39 yards and catching three passes for 52 yards, including a 41-yard touchdown reception.
Wyoming Cowboys
3
14
0
0
17
North Texas Mean Green
7
20
14
3
44
