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North Texas Ends Navy's 10-Game Win Streak, 31-17

A true freshman's four rushing scores plus Navy miscues turned a marquee American matchup.

Overview

  • Caleb Hawkins ran 33 times for 197 yards and four touchdowns to power the Mean Green offense.
  • Freshman quarterback Drew Mestemaker completed 19 of 24 passes for 234 yards in an efficient outing.
  • Linebacker Quinton Hammonds intercepted Blake Horvath twice, setting up a late touchdown and closing the game.
  • Navy advanced into scoring range repeatedly but faltered with a fumble, a turnover on downs at the 9, and an end-zone interception.
  • North Texas improved to 8-1 (4-1 AAC) while Navy fell to 7-1 (5-1), with Navy visiting Notre Dame next and North Texas traveling to UAB on Nov. 15.