Florida Intl Golden Panthers @ North Texas Mean Green
North Texas holds off Florida International 17-14
DENTON, Texas -- Reggie Pegram rushed 26 times for 114 yards and had a long touchdown to help North Texas beat Florida International University 17-14 on Saturday.
Pegram scored on a 54-yard run on the second play from scrimmage. Later in the first quarter, Andrew McNulty connected with Marcus Smith for a 4-yard score to give the Mean Green a 14-0 lead.
McNulty was 9 of 20 for 105 yards for North Texas (4-7, 2-5 Conference USA).
Alex McGough completed 11 of 25 passes for 56 yards and three interceptions for FIU (4-8, 3-5 C-USA). Anthon Samuel had 89 yards on the ground as the Golden Panthers were held to 147 total yards.
FIU's Richard Leonard scored on a 71-yard punt return to pull within 14-7 and Jeremiah McKinnon returned an interception 71 yards to even the score at 14 at halftime.
Trevor Moore kicked a 36-yard field goal at the end of the third quarter for the deciding points.
Game Information
Denton, TX


2025 Standings
| American ConferenceAmerican Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| North Texas | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Navy | 7-1 | 11-2 |
| East Carolina | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| South Florida | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Army | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Memphis | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| UTSA | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Temple | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Rice | 2-6 | 5-8 |
| UAB | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Tulsa | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| Charlotte | 0-8 | 1-11 |
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