The Mean Green received the opening kickoff and made the Tulane defense work from the get-go. Drew Mestemaker led his offense on a 15-play drive to start the game and capped off the marathon possession with a 10-yard touchdown pass to Tre Williams III, giving North Texas the game's first lead.

The University Bulldogs will host the Minnesota State Mavericks in the NCAA Division II National Quarterfinals and the Super Region Three Championship Game on Saturday.