Total Yards
Game Center
Rice at SMU
Nov 7, 2009 • Completed
Away
Rice
American Athletic

Final Score
28 - 31

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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
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Box Score Comparison
Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
SMU edges Rice 31-28
SMU finished ahead of Rice 31-28 on Nov 8, 2009. The result came in week 10 of the 2009 season.
SMU finished ahead of Rice 31-28 on Nov 8, 2009. The result came in week 10 of the 2009 season.
SMU 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: SMU 330; Rice 327. Another key split was passing yards: SMU 248; Rice 252.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
SMU 330; Rice 327
Passing yards
SMU 248; Rice 252
Rushing yards
SMU 96; Rice 77
Turnovers
SMU 2; Rice 3
First downs
SMU 18; Rice 23
Possession time
SMU 20:21; Rice 16:10
Third downs
SMU 5-11; Rice 8-14
Completions-attempts
SMU 17-24; Rice 29-44
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | SMU | Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 330 | 327 |
| Passing Yards | 248 | 252 |
| Rushing Yards | 96 | 77 |
| First Downs | 18 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-11 | 8-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 13-122 | 4-38 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-24 | 29-44 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 20:21 | 16:10 |