Total Yards
North Texas225
California683
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2023)
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California at North Texas
Sep 2, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 1
Away
California
ACC
Final Score
58 - 21
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Passing Yards
North Texas184
California322
Rushing Yards
North Texas41
California361
Turnovers
North Texas3
California2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature93°F
Wind7 mph NE
Humidity
25%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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North Texas20:53
California39:07
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Game Story
California routs North Texas 58-21
California defeated North Texas 58-21 in Week 1 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 683-225 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns.
California set the terms early in a game that finished 58-21. Sam Jackson V pass complete to Jeremiah Hunter for 23 yds for a TD (Michael Luckhurst KICK) came with {'seconds': 53, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving California the first major swing.
California's box score carried the story: 683 total yards, 361 rushing yards, and 322 passing yards. North Texas finished with 225 total yards, including 41 on the ground and 184 through the air.
California converted 9-18 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, California led 33-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jaydn Ott run for 66 yds for a TD (Michael Luckhurst PAT BLOCKED).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Sam Jackson V pass complete to Jeremiah Hunter for 23 yds for a TD (Michael Luckhurst KICK) (California led 7-0 over North Texas).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaydn Ott run for 4 yds for a TD (Michael Luckhurst KICK) (California led 14-7 over North Texas).
Passing Touchdown
Stone Earle pass complete to Ja'Mori Maclin for 3 yds for a TD (Noah Rauschenberg KICK) (North Texas led 7-7 over California).
Rushing Touchdown
Isaiah Ifanse 8 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) (California led 33-21 over North Texas).
Passing Touchdown
Stone Earle pass complete to Xzavior Kautai for 12 yds for a TD (Noah Rauschenberg KICK) (North Texas led 21-27 over California).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaydn Ott run for 66 yds for a TD (Michael Luckhurst PAT BLOCKED) (California led 27-14 over North Texas).
Stat Callouts
Final score
58-21
California defeated North Texas.
Total yards
683-225
California held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
361
California averaged 6.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
322
California averaged 8.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-18
California's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-11
North Texas's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Texas | California |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 225 | 683 |
| Passing Yards | 184 | 322 |
| Rushing Yards | 41 | 361 |
| First Downs | 10 | 29 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-11 | 9-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-20 | 8-60 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-26 | 27-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 56 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 6 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 20:53 | 39:07 |