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09/19/19 - Sean-Thomas Faulkner, rSr/2023, North Texas + More +

SEPT 9/WEEK 2 SOUTHERN CONFERENCE SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Sean-Thomas Faulkner, The Citadel, R-So., DB, Easley, S.C.,...Citadel defensive back Sean-Thomas Faulkner played a huge role on special teams in the Bulldogs' 35-28 loss at Elon on Saturday. The redshirt sophomore from Easley, South Carolina, blocked a pair of punts in the contest, with The Citadel cashing in for touchdowns on its next possession both times.

Faulkner's first block came late in the first quarter and resulted in the Bulldogs tying the score at 7 early in the second. His second blocked punt came late in the third quarter deep in Elon territory, setting up The Citadel with first-and-goal from the 5-yard line, which the Bulldogs converted to draw to within 21-14. Faulkner also returned a pair of punts for 30 yards and had seven tackles on the day. Other nominees: Tyler Keltner (ETSU), Colin Brewer (Chattanooga) and Brandon Dickerson (Western Carolina). - SoCon Football

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SS Sean-Thomas Faulkner, North Texas
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09/02/19 - Jason Pirtle, rSr/2022, North Texas + More +

WEEK 1 CONFERENCE USA OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Jason Pirtle, TE, North Texas,...North Texas redshirt junior TE Jason Pirtle hauled in four catches for 88 yards and three touchdowns in North Texas' 51-31 win over Abilene Christian to open the season on Saturday night. His first touchdown of the night was the first of his career and came on the first play from scrimmage for the Mean Green. Pirtle's touchdowns came from distances of 32, 17 and 12 yards. The Locust Grove, Oklahoma native's three touchdowns in a single game tied for the second-most in program history. Pirtle was the only tight end in the FBS to catch three touchdowns passes on the opening weekend of the season and just four players scored more TD's. - Conference USA Football

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FB Jason Pirtle, North Texas
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08/31/19 - Mason Fine, Sr/2020, North Texas + More +

Mason Fine threw for 383 yards and four touchdowns to lead North Texas past Abilene Christian 51-31 in a season opener on Saturday night. Rico Bussey Jr. had four receptions for 156 yards and a score and Jason Pirtle caught three touchdowns and had 88 yards receiving. DeAndre Torrey ran for 95 yards on 11 carries. North Texas scored 31-unanswered points in the first half with Fine connecting with Pirtle on TD throws of 32, 17 and 12 yards.

Ethan Mooney's 29-yard field goal made it 31-0 with 2:45 left in the half. After an Abilene Christian touchdown with 1:01 to go, Deion Hair-Griffin returned the kickoff 96 yards for another Mean Green score, stretching it to 38-7. In the final minute of the half, Abilene Christian QB Luke Anthony moved the Wildcats 49 yards in eight plays, setting up a Blair Zepeda 43-yard field goal to close to 38-10 at halftime. The Wildcats outscored North Texas 21-13 in the second half but the Mean Green held on for the win. Anthony finished with 273 yards and a touchdown passing for the Wildcats. Tracy James ran for 106 yards and two scores. - AP College Football

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QB Mason Fine, North Texas
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08/17/19 - Elex Woodworth, rSr/2020, North Texas + More +

2019 PRESEASON PHIL STEELE/DRAFT SCOUT FBS G5 SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICAN: Elex Woodworth, North Texas, Sr.,...Woodworth started all 13 games along the offensive line, primarily at left guard...Member of the team's leadership council...started at left guard in his season-debut in the win vs. SMU on 9/1...Started all 14 games for the Mean Green at guard and was named all-conference honorable mention by the C-USA coaches in 2017. - North Texas Football

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OG Elex Woodworth, North Texas
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08/15/19 - LaDarius Hamilton, Sr/2020, North Texas + More +

2019 PRESEASON PHIL STEELE/DRAFT SCOUT FBS G5 FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICAN: DL LaDarius Hamilton, North Texas, Sr.,...First team All-Conference USA selection in 2018...Member of the team's leadership council...Had 33 tackles (16 solo) with 11.0 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks and three quarterback hurries in 13 appearances, 11 of which were starts. - North Texas Football

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DE LaDarius Hamilton, North Texas
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07/26/19 - Mason Fine, Sr/2020, North Texas + More +

2019 PRESEASON WALTER CAMP PLAYER OF YEAR PLAYERS TO WATCH: Mason Fine, QB, Senior, North Texas,...Fine enters his fourth season as a starter as the FBS' active national leader in career passing yards (9,417) and is the two-time reigning Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year. He leads a Mean Green offense that has averaged 35.1 points per game over the last two seasons. Fine threw for 3,793 yards, 27 touchdowns to just five interceptions, completed 64.6% of his passes and added two more scores on the ground in 2018. - North Texas Football

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QB Mason Fine, North Texas
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07/26/19 - DeAndre Torrey, rSr/2022, North Texas + More +

2019 PRESEASON PAUL HORNUNG AWARD WATCH LIST: DeAndre Torrey, North Texas,...The Gautier, Mississippi, native contributed in several ways for the Mean Green during their nine-win 2018 season. He carried 175 times for 977 yards (5.6 yards per carry) with 15 touchdowns on the ground. He ranked seventh in FBS in total touchdowns (18) and also caught 25 passes for 205 yards with a pair of receiving scores. Additionally he averaged 27.5 yards per kick return, adding another touchdown. - North Texas Football

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RB DeAndre Torrey, North Texas
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07/20/19 - Kelvin Smith, rSr/2020, North Texas + More +

2019 PRESEASON JOHN MACKEY AWARD WATCH LIST: Kelvin Smith, SR, North Texas,...Smith, one of the most versatile players on the Mean Green roster, caught 29 passes for 269 yards and a touchdown in 13 appearances. He was also a key component of the North Texas rushing attack, helping pave the way for nearly 2,000 yards rushing and 25 scores on the ground. Smith is expected to again be a big component of the Mean Green offense in 2019. - North Texas Football

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FB Kelvin Smith, North Texas
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07/20/19 - Sosaia Mose, rSr/2020, North Texas + More +

2019 PRESEASON RIMINGTON TROPHY CANDIDATE: Sosaia Mose, North Texas,...Mose, an all-conference honorable mention selection, appeared in 12 games last season for North Texas, all starts. Mose was an integral part of a much-improved offensive line that has helped North Texas to become Conference USA's best offense in terms of scoring (34.6 ppg) and second most effective in terms of total offense (460.5 yards per game. A member of the Rimington Trophy watch list last season as well, Mose allowed a 1.0% pressure rate in 2018 (on a minimum of 200 pass blocking snaps among interior linemen) which led C-USA according to Pro Football Focus. - North Texas Football

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C Sosaia Mose, North Texas
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07/18/19 - Mason Fine, Sr/2020, North Texas + More +

2019 PRESEASON MAXWELL AWARD CANDIDATE: QB Mason Fine, North Texas,...The Maxwell Award, named in honor of Robert W. "Tiny" Maxwell, has been given to America's College Player of the Year since 1937. Maxwell's contributions to the game of football were extensive, including time as a player, sportswriter and official. Fine enters his fourth season as a starter as the FBS' active national leader in career passing yards (9,417) and is the two-time reigning Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year. He leads a Mean Green offense that has averaged 35.1 points per game over the last two seasons. Fine threw for 3,793 yards, 27 touchdowns to just five interceptions, completed 64.6% of his passes and added two more scores on the ground in 2018. - North Texas Football

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QB Mason Fine, North Texas
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07/17/19 - DeAndre Torrey, rSr/2022, North Texas + More +

2019 PRESEASON DOAK WALKER AWARD CANDIDATE: DeAndre Torrey (Jr.), North Texas,...The Gautier, Mississippi, native contributed in several ways for the Mean Green during their nine-win 2018 season. He carried 175 times for 977 yards (5.6 yards per carry) with 15 touchdowns on the ground. He ranked seventh in FBS in total touchdowns (18) and also caught 25 passes for 205 yards with a pair of receiving scores. Additionally he averaged 27.5 yards per kick return, adding another touchdown. - North Texas Football

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RB DeAndre Torrey, North Texas
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07/17/19 - Mason Fine, Sr/2020, North Texas + More +

2019 PRESEASON DAVEY O'BRIEN NATIONAL QUARTERBACK AWARD WATCH LIST: Mason Fine, North Texas, Sr., 5-11, 190, Peggs, Okla.,...Compiled by a subset of the Davey O'Brien National Selection Committee, this year's list was selected based on player performance during the previous year and expectations heading into the 2019 college football season. All nominees are required to have previously started at least one game at their current institution.

The Peggs, Oklahoma, native enters his fourth season as a starter as the FBS' active national leader in career passing yards (9,417) and is the two-time reigning Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year. He leads a Mean Green offense that has averaged 35.1 points per game over the last two seasons. Fine threw for 3,793 yards, 27 touchdowns to just five interceptions, completed 64.6% of his passes and added two more scores on the ground in 2018. - North Texas Football

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QB Mason Fine, North Texas
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07/17/19 - Mason Fine, Sr/2020, North Texas + More +

2019 PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE USA (COACHES): QB Mason Fine, Sr., North Texas,...The Peggs, Oklahoma, native enters his fourth season as a starter as the FBS' active national leader in career passing yards (9,417) and is the two-time reigning Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year. He leads a Mean Green offense that has averaged 35.1 points per game over the last two seasons. Fine threw for 3,793 yards, 27 touchdowns to just five interceptions, completed 64.6% of his passes and added two more scores on the ground in 2018. - North Texas Football

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QB Mason Fine, North Texas
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07/17/19 - LaDarius Hamilton, Sr/2020, North Texas + More +

2019 PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE USA (COACHES): DL LaDarius Hamilton, Sr., North Texas,...North Texas tied for the most preseason all-conference selections in the league, with five. Fine, redshirt senior center Sosaia Mose, senior receiver Rico Bussey, Jr., senior defensive end LaDarius Hamilton and redshirt senior punter Alvin Kenworthy all earned preseason all-conference recognition from the league's head coaches. North Texas kicks off its 2019 season on Saturday, Aug. 31, against Abilene Christian at 6:30 p.m. at Apogee Stadium. - North Texas Football

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DE LaDarius Hamilton, North Texas
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07/17/19 - Alvin Kenworthy, rSr/2020, North Texas + More +

2019 PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE USA (COACHES): P Alvin Kenworthy, Sr., North Texas,...North Texas tied for the most preseason all-conference selections in the league, with five. Fine, redshirt senior center Sosaia Mose, senior receiver Rico Bussey, Jr., senior defensive end LaDarius Hamilton and redshirt senior punter Alvin Kenworthy all earned preseason all-conference recognition from the league's head coaches. North Texas kicks off its 2019 season on Saturday, Aug. 31, against Abilene Christian at 6:30 p.m. at Apogee Stadium. - North Texas Football

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