{
  "id": 20132007,
  "title": "Peterson's 4 TDs help UTSA beat North Texas 35-16 for share of American Conference lead",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/petersons-4-tds-help-utsa-beat-north-texas-35-16-for-share-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T06:48:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/petersons-4-tds-help-utsa-064810215.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Marion Peterson had an impressive performance, rushing for a career-high 179 yards and scoring four touchdowns as UTSA defeated North Texas 35-16. UTSA, North Texas, and Memphis all stand at 5-1 in conference play. Memphis, sitting at 8-2 overall, does not have a scheduled matchup against either team during the season.\n\nCornerback RJ Lester Jr. intercepted a pass from Tayven Jackson and returned it 9 yards for the first score in the first quarter, with just 9:33 remaining on the clock. Dominic De Freitas put North Texas ahead early in the second quarter with a 31-yard field goal. However, UTSA capitalized on the next drive, with Peterson running for a 47-yard touchdown, extending their lead to 14-3.\n\nWith only 35 seconds left before halftime, Peterson once again showcased his prowess, running for another touchdown from the 2-yard line, making the score 21-3. North Texas's RJ Lester Jr. left the game due to injury following their first half opening drive, later returning to the sideline wearing a sling.\n\nChris Jimerson Jr. stepped in to reduce North Texas's deficit to 21-10 with a 16-yard touchdown pass to Max Reese. The game concluded with Peterson scoring two more touchdowns, one for 38 yards and another for 46 yards within the last 3 and a half minutes, sealing the victory for UTSA. The two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, leaving UTSA ahead 21-16.\n\nPeterson made his mark in just 11 carries, a testament to his effectiveness on the field. UTSA has won five of their last six games against North Texas. North Texas, coming into the game with a six-game winning streak, averaged 51 points per game during that span. North Texas now faces Tulane on the road. UTSA will travel to play UAB on the road.",
  "summary": "SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A'marion Peterson ran for career-high a 179 yards and a career-best four touchdowns and UTSA beat North Texas 35-16 on Saturday to claim a share of first place in the American Conference.UTSA, North Texas and Memphis are all 5-1 in conference.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Peterson’s 4 TDs help UTSA beat North Texas 35-16 for share of American Conference lead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/petersons-4-tds-help-utsa-beat-north-texas-35-16-for-share-of-20135536",
        "published": "2026-11-15T06:51:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}