McGill, Morris lead North Texas to 44-17 trouncing over Wyoming
DENTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 21: North Texas Mean Green quarterback Chandler Morris (4) runs past Wyoming Cowboys cornerback Tyrecus Davis (12) during the game between the North Texas Mean Green and the Wyoming Cowboys on September 21, 2024 at DATCU Stadiu
DENTON, Texas (AP) — Chandler Morris threw for 305 yards and two touchdowns and Makenzie McGill ran for three touchdowns to lead North Texas past Wyoming 44-17 on Saturday.
McGill scored on runs of 24, 4 and 2 yards on six carries for just 38 yards. Meanwhile, Shane Porter ran for 120 yards on 13 caries for a 9.2 yards per carry average.
McGill’s 4-yard score with 1:17 before halftime made it 24-10 for North Texas (3-1). On the kickoff, Tyler King ran it back 100 yards to bring Wyoming within a touchdown but the Cowboys never scored again.
Wyoming’s Evan Svoboda threw for 155 yards and a 41-yard touchdown to Sam Scott.
It was the first meeting between the two teams. The Cowboys (0-4) are off to their worst start since 2015 when they dropped their first six and finished 2-10.