Total Yards
Rice466
SMU337
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Blowout
Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
Game Center
SMU at Rice
Aug 30, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 1
Away
SMU
ACC
Final Score
27 - 56
SR
Home
Rice
American Athletic
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Rice271
SMU346
Rushing Yards
Rice208
SMU11
Turnovers
Rice2
SMU5
Game Conditions
Temperature88°F
Wind10 mph S
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Rice vs SMU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Rice20:20
SMU16:14
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Rice routs SMU 56-27
Rice finished ahead of SMU 56-27 on Aug 30, 2008. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Rice finished ahead of SMU 56-27 on Aug 30, 2008. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Rice built the decisive edge with a 29-point margin, turning the box score into a comfortable win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Rice 466; SMU 337. Another key split was passing yards: Rice 271; SMU 346.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Rice 466; SMU 337
Passing yards
Rice 271; SMU 346
Rushing yards
Rice 208; SMU 11
Turnovers
Rice 2; SMU 5
First downs
Rice 30; SMU 19
Possession time
Rice 20:20; SMU 16:14
Third downs
Rice 10-16; SMU 4-11
Completions-attempts
Rice 24-37; SMU 30-49
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rice | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 466 | 337 |
| Passing Yards | 271 | 346 |
| Rushing Yards | 208 | 11 |
| First Downs | 30 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-16 | 4-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-15 | 7-55 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 5 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-37 | 30-49 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 14 |
| Passing TDs | 6 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 20:20 | 16:14 |