The North Texas offense huddled in the end zone, needing to cover 98 yards in 67 seconds for a chance to win, and Mason Fine delivered.
The Mean Green quarterback, a 5-foot-11 sophomore, put together a seven-play drive that ended with a 22-yard touchdown pass with 10 seconds left for a 29-26 home win Oct. 14 against UT-San Antonio.
North Texas coach Seth Littrell recalled that moment Thursday as a defining one for his team in a season that will end Saturday in the New Orleans Bowl against Sun Belt Conference champion Troy.
"Watching our offense and how confident they were when they got out on the field, and to drive it down like that and get a game-winner," Littrell said.