Total Yards
Game Center
SMU at Marshall
Oct 1, 2005 • Completed
Away
SMU
ACC

Final Score
13 - 16

Home
Marshall
Sun Belt
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Marshall edges SMU 16-13
Marshall finished ahead of SMU 16-13 on Oct 2, 2005. The result came in week 5 of the 2005 season.
Marshall finished ahead of SMU 16-13 on Oct 2, 2005. The result came in week 5 of the 2005 season.
Marshall built the decisive edge with a 3-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Marshall 413; SMU 191. Another key split was passing yards: Marshall 320; SMU 159.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Marshall 413; SMU 191
Passing yards
Marshall 320; SMU 159
Rushing yards
Marshall 99; SMU 40
Turnovers
Marshall 1; SMU 0
First downs
Marshall 27; SMU 7
Possession time
Marshall 20:13; SMU 15:59
Third downs
Marshall 5-18; SMU 5-18
Completions-attempts
Marshall 34-60; SMU 10-25
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Marshall | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 413 | 191 |
| Passing Yards | 320 | 159 |
| Rushing Yards | 99 | 40 |
| First Downs | 27 | 7 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-18 | 5-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 34-60 | 10-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 20:13 | 15:59 |