FAYETTEVILLE -- The University of Arkansas' first nine football games against North Texas were decided by an average of 28.3 points.
The teams' 10th meeting Saturday at Reynolds Razorback Stadium was similarly lopsided with a 27-point final margin, but with one big difference.
North Texas beat Arkansas for the first time.
The Mean Green from Conference USA dominated the game in all phases -- including scoring touchdowns on special teams and defense -- to pound the Razorbacks 44-17.
Arkansas (1-2) lost 34-27 at Colorado State of the Mountain West Conference the previous week, blowing a 27-9 lead.