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Game Center
Houston at SMU
Oct 19, 2012 • Completed
Away
Houston
Big 12

Final Score
42 - 72

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Game Conditions
Humidity
23%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Stat Dominance
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Game Story
SMU routs Houston 72-42
SMU finished ahead of Houston 72-42 on Oct 19, 2012. The result came in week 8 of the 2012 season.
SMU finished ahead of Houston 72-42 on Oct 19, 2012. The result came in week 8 of the 2012 season.
SMU built the decisive edge with a 30-point margin, turning the box score into a comfortable win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: SMU 384; Houston 560. Another key split was passing yards: SMU 265; Houston 445.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
SMU 384; Houston 560
Passing yards
SMU 265; Houston 445
Rushing yards
SMU 119; Houston 115
Turnovers
SMU 2; Houston 9
First downs
SMU 20; Houston 30
Possession time
SMU 31:11; Houston 41:18
Third downs
SMU 8-15; Houston 12-21
Completions-attempts
SMU 23-38; Houston 34-65
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | SMU | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 384 | 560 |
| Passing Yards | 265 | 445 |
| Rushing Yards | 119 | 115 |
| First Downs | 20 | 30 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-15 | 12-21 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-30 | 9-73 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 9 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-38 | 34-65 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 31:11 | 41:18 |