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No. 24 South Florida Routs North Texas 63-36, Hands Mean Green First Loss

Turnovers proved decisive to USF's surge in the AAC race.

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Drew Mestemaker #17 of the North Texas Mean Green in action during the first half of the game against the Army Black Knights at Michie Stadium on September 20, 2025 in West Point, New York.
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Overview

  • Quarterback Byrum Brown accounted for five touchdowns, going 22-of-28 for 245 yards with three passing scores and rushing 21 times for 82 yards and two TDs.
  • USF erupted for four touchdowns in 4½ minutes spanning halftime, including a 34-yard fumble return by Jhalyn Shuler and a receiver pass from Christian Neptune to Keshaun Singleton.
  • North Texas finished with five turnovers as Drew Mestemaker threw three interceptions after opening the season with 11 TDs and no picks; he still threw for 326 yards with two TDs and a rushing score.
  • The Bulls improved to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in the American, strengthening their Group-of-Five College Football Playoff positioning, while the Mean Green dropped to 5-1 and 1-1 in league play.
  • The nationally televised ESPN2 game drew an announced sellout at DATCU Stadium, capping a matchup that pregame odds rated nearly even with some models backing North Texas and a high total.