University of North Texas Athletics
Fine Named C-USA Offensive POTW
9/3/2018 3:01:00 PM | Football
IRVING - North Texas junior quarterback Mason Fine earned Offensive Player of the Week honors following his standout performance in the Mean Green's 46-23 Week 1 win over Metroplex rival SMU this past Saturday, Conference USA announced Monday.
Fine (Peggs, Oklahoma) completed 40 of 50 passes for a career-high 444 yards (fifth most in a game in program history) and three touchdowns with no interceptions. His 444 passing yards were the most by any FBS quarterback this week. The 40 completions were a career high as well, tying for the third most in a single game in program history. Fine picked up right where he left off during his sensational sophomore campaign to help lead the Mean Green to their eighth consecutive home win, which dates back to November 19, 2016 (Southern Miss). Fine opened 8 for 8 and connected with 10 different receivers in the win.
North Texas remains at home this week when they host FCS opponent Incarnate Word. The Cardinals make their first trip to Denton after suffering a 62-30 loss last week at New Mexico. That game kicks off Saturday, Sept. 8, at 6:30 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ESPN+ and on the radio on the Mean Green Sports Network.
2018Â WINNERS:
Offensive Player of the Week - Sept. 1 - Mason Fine, QB, North Texas.
Defensive Player of the Week - Sept. 1 - James Jackson, S, Louisiana Tech.Â
Special Teams Player of the Week - Sept. 1 - Quez Watkins, PR, Southern Miss.
Fine (Peggs, Oklahoma) completed 40 of 50 passes for a career-high 444 yards (fifth most in a game in program history) and three touchdowns with no interceptions. His 444 passing yards were the most by any FBS quarterback this week. The 40 completions were a career high as well, tying for the third most in a single game in program history. Fine picked up right where he left off during his sensational sophomore campaign to help lead the Mean Green to their eighth consecutive home win, which dates back to November 19, 2016 (Southern Miss). Fine opened 8 for 8 and connected with 10 different receivers in the win.
North Texas remains at home this week when they host FCS opponent Incarnate Word. The Cardinals make their first trip to Denton after suffering a 62-30 loss last week at New Mexico. That game kicks off Saturday, Sept. 8, at 6:30 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ESPN+ and on the radio on the Mean Green Sports Network.
2018Â WINNERS:
Offensive Player of the Week - Sept. 1 - Mason Fine, QB, North Texas.
Defensive Player of the Week - Sept. 1 - James Jackson, S, Louisiana Tech.Â
Special Teams Player of the Week - Sept. 1 - Quez Watkins, PR, Southern Miss.
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