College Sports: A "Program Changer": How the Mean Green Surprised Arkansas and Won its First Game Against an SEC Opponent Since 1975

Brewer never called for the ball just and ran along the sideline for a 90-yard touchdown. There were many strong moments to remember when UNT won the Rjorback 44-17 against Razorback, but none of them illustrated Mean Green's victory as Brewer's at Razorback Stadium.

The game was smart, completely out of the ordinary and attracted the attention of the country's college football fans.

The middle green too.

UNT entered the night with a record of 4-37 against SEC teams, and that included package wins after Mississippi State used ineligible players in 1976 and 1977.

Mean Green's two victories on SEC field games were held in 1947 and 1975 in Tennessee.

UNT fans are still talking about this win over Tennessee under Hayden Fry. They will also talk about it for a while, especially after what UNT coach Seth Littrell said later.

"I do not think it's upset," Littrell said. "I am very confident in our football team, we have done the right things three years ago in our culture.

"We knew it would be a tough match, but we really felt like we had the best team."

There was little doubt that the UNT was out of the city with a resounding victory, not to mention a check for a million dollars from Arkansas, a fee of $ 15,000. appearance for the Mean Green.

The UNT dominated a team from Arkansas, which had lost nine straight times, including a 66-7 loss in 2007, the last time the Razorbacks hosted the Mean Green.

The Mean Green defense, which had a difficult time last season while awarding 35.0 points per game, continued to progress quickly while intercepting six passes.

Mason Fine racked up 281 passing yards and UNT kept Arkansas in check by winning 95 yards.

UNT special teams have also arrived. Kicker Cole Hedlund scored three goals on his return to Razorback Stadium.

Hedlund came to UNT during the summer as a graduate transfer from Arkansas and shone against his former team.

UNT players expected nothing less than playing a complete game.

"I felt confident," said Fine. "Our goal was there, I felt like we went out and executed, we would be fine."

UNT started early.

Cornerback Nate Brooks intercepted a pass from Cole Kelley in the first quarter to set up a brief attempt to score Fine, crowned with a 2-yard touchdown.

It was just beginning.

The junior, who grew up an hour away from here in Locust Grove, Oklahoma, propelled the ball around seven different receivers.

The UNT was up 17-0 at the end of the first quarter and never looked back to win its first victory over a power five conference team since the Indiana overthrow at home in 2011, well before the arrival of team members. .

"It's a big deal to finally beat one of these teams," Brooks said.

UNT's performance raised the question of how long the Mean Green can keep its perfect run. UNT has just one non-conference match to leave next week at Liberty before entering the USA conference game.

The Mean Green finished 7-1 in C-USA last season and seems to have taken a step forward since.

Littrell left little doubt about UNT's victory over Arkansas for its program, which is rapidly attracting national attention to its third year at Denton.

"It's a huge win," Littrell said. "Whenever you can start 3-0 and beat an SEC opponent on the road, they are program changers."