Total Yards
California278
North Texas329
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North Texas at California
Sep 14, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 3
Away
North Texas
American Athletic
Final Score
17 - 23
NTC
Home
California
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
California129
North Texas208
Rushing Yards
California149
North Texas121
Turnovers
California0
North Texas2
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature79°F
Wind11 mph W
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
California vs North Texas box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
California33:01
North Texas26:59
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
California holds off North Texas 23-17
California defeated North Texas 23-17 in Week 3 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 278-329 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
California set the terms early in a game that finished 23-17. Greg Thomas 44 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving California the first major swing.
California's box score carried the story: 278 total yards, 149 rushing yards, and 129 passing yards. North Texas finished with 329 total yards, including 121 on the ground and 208 through the air.
California converted 7-19 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, California led 20-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Greg Thomas 44 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Greg Thomas 44 yd FG GOOD (California led 13-0 over North Texas).
Field Goal Good
Greg Thomas 32 yd FG GOOD (California led 10-0 over North Texas).
Passing Touchdown
Chase Garbers pass complete to Nikko Remigio for 36 yds for a TD, (Greg Thomas KICK) (California led 20-0 over North Texas).
Rushing Touchdown
Christopher Brown Jr. run for 2 yds for a TD, (Greg Thomas KICK) (California led 7-0 over North Texas).
Field Goal Good
Ethan Mooney 24 yd FG GOOD (North Texas led 3-20 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Mason Fine pass complete to Jaelon Darden for 68 yds for a TD, (Ethan Mooney KICK) (North Texas led 10-20 over California).
Stat Callouts
Final score
23-17
California defeated North Texas.
Total yards
278-329
California held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
149
California averaged 3.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
129
California averaged 5.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-19
California's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-16
North Texas's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | California | North Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 278 | 329 |
| Passing Yards | 129 | 208 |
| Rushing Yards | 149 | 121 |
| First Downs | 17 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-19 | 5-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-65 | 9-105 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 9-22 | 21-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 33:01 | 26:59 |