Total Yards
Game Center
SMU at Tulane
Sep 26, 2008 • Completed
Away
SMU
ACC

Final Score
27 - 34

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Tulane
American Athletic
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Tackles
No tackles data.
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Box Score Comparison
Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Tulane holds off SMU 34-27
Tulane finished ahead of SMU 34-27 on Sep 26, 2008. The result came in week 5 of the 2008 season.
Tulane finished ahead of SMU 34-27 on Sep 26, 2008. The result came in week 5 of the 2008 season.
Tulane built the decisive edge with a 7-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Tulane 474; SMU 311. Another key split was passing yards: Tulane 260; SMU 271.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Tulane 474; SMU 311
Passing yards
Tulane 260; SMU 271
Rushing yards
Tulane 220; SMU 55
Turnovers
Tulane 2; SMU 2
First downs
Tulane 24; SMU 16
Possession time
Tulane 23:32; SMU 13:08
Third downs
Tulane 6-11; SMU 2-12
Completions-attempts
Tulane 19-24; SMU 21-44
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Tulane | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 474 | 311 |
| Passing Yards | 260 | 271 |
| Rushing Yards | 220 | 55 |
| First Downs | 24 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-11 | 2-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-105 | 7-70 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-24 | 21-44 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 13 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 23:32 | 13:08 |