Over
in the Longhorn State, North Texas manages to pick up a easy win over Texas
Southern to collect their first win of the season.
Brandin
Byrd ran 24 times for 142 yards and two touchdowns to help North Texas
defeat visiting in-state rival Texas Southern in a 34-7 rout Saturday night.
Byrd
scored with 11:15 to go in the first quarter and added his second touchdown of
the night before halftime to lead the Mean Green (1-1) to victory.
North
Texas had 497 total yards of offense against the Tigers (1-1), 352 of which
came on the ground. Antoinne Jimmerson gave the Mean Green a dual
threat from the backfield, recording 15 carries for 139 yards and one score.
The
Mean Green was quite efficient from the red zone, scoring six out of seven
times, two of which were field goals by Zach Olen from 34 and 28
yards out.
Daniel
McKayhan caught three balls for 75 yards and a touchdown for Texas
Southern in the loss.
Top
Performers
Passing: D.
Parker (TXSO) - 106 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing: B.
Byrd (UNT) - 24 CAR, 136 YDS, 2 TD
Receiving: D.
McKayhan (TXSO) - 3 REC, 75 YDS, 1 TD
North
Texas will join FIU in Conference USA next season.
