Total Yards
Game Center
Rice at SMU
Nov 5, 2005 • Completed
Away
Rice
American Athletic

Final Score
7 - 27

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ACC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
30%
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
SMU pulls away from Rice 27-7
SMU finished ahead of Rice 27-7 on Nov 6, 2005. The result came in week 10 of the 2005 season.
SMU finished ahead of Rice 27-7 on Nov 6, 2005. The result came in week 10 of the 2005 season.
SMU built the decisive edge with a 20-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: SMU 391; Rice 230. Another key split was passing yards: SMU 116; Rice 70.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
SMU 391; Rice 230
Passing yards
SMU 116; Rice 70
Rushing yards
SMU 280; Rice 166
Turnovers
SMU 2; Rice 3
First downs
SMU 16; Rice 17
Possession time
SMU 17:29; Rice 19:10
Third downs
SMU 4-14; Rice 7-20
Completions-attempts
SMU 9-17; Rice 10-31
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | SMU | Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 391 | 230 |
| Passing Yards | 116 | 70 |
| Rushing Yards | 280 | 166 |
| First Downs | 16 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-14 | 7-20 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 9-17 | 10-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 49 | 50 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 17:29 | 19:10 |