North Texas wins 49-39 over Navy with multiple big plays for 4th straight victory
North Texas used long touchdowns and strong offense to beat Navy 49-39, extending their winning streak to four games.
North Texas secured a 49-39 victory over Navy, marking their fourth consecutive win, according to The Baltimore Banner.
The Mean Green scored multiple long touchdowns, including a 76-yard punt return by Dalton Carnes and a 63-yard fumble return by Zakye Barker.
Additional big plays came from Tayven Jackson's 53-yard pass to Justin Stevenson and Jahiem White's 59-yard run, contributing to North Texas's lead in the third and fourth quarters.
Despite being outgained in total yardage 506 to 477 and penalized 80 yards compared to Navy's 5, North Texas's explosive plays proved decisive.
Stevenson had a career-high 209 receiving yards with two touchdowns, while White rushed for 174 yards and two scores. Jackson completed 17 of 23 passes for 305 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception.
For Navy, Jackson Gutierrez rushed for 228 yards and three touchdowns on 26 carries and threw for 156 yards and another touchdown.
Navy is scheduled to face No. 4-ranked Notre Dame next Saturday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
- The Baltimore Banner: North Texas turns big plays into 49-39 win over Navy for 4th straight victory
- Yahoo Sports: North Texas turns big plays into 49-39 win over Navy for 4th straight victory
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