Total Yards
SMU369
Baylor723
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2015)
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Baylor at SMU
Sep 4, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 1
Away
Baylor
Big 12
Final Score
56 - 21
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SMU
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
SMU166
Baylor423
Rushing Yards
SMU203
Baylor300
Turnovers
SMU2
Baylor1
Game Conditions
Temperature94°F
Wind9 mph E
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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SMU37:52
Baylor22:08
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Game Story
Baylor routs SMU 56-21
Baylor defeated SMU 56-21 in Week 1 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 723-369 edge in total yards, and scoring 6 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Baylor set the terms early in a game that finished 56-21. Matt Davis pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 46 yds for a TD, (Chad Hedlund KICK) came with {'seconds': 53, 'minutes': 13} left in the first quarter, giving SMU the first major swing.
Baylor's box score carried the story: 723 total yards, 300 rushing yards, and 423 passing yards. SMU finished with 369 total yards, including 203 on the ground and 166 through the air.
Baylor converted 4-10 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Baylor led 28-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Seth Russell pass complete to Corey Coleman for 57 yds for a TD, (Chris Callahan KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Matt Davis pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 46 yds for a TD, (Chad Hedlund KICK) (SMU led 7-7 over Baylor).
Passing Touchdown
Seth Russell pass complete to Jay Lee for 7 yds for a TD, (Chris Callahan KICK) (Baylor led 21-14 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Seth Russell pass complete to Kd Cannon for 36 yds for a TD, (Chris Callahan KICK) (Baylor led 28-14 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
Xavier Jones run for 4 yds for a TD, (Chad Hedlund KICK) (SMU led 14-14 over Baylor).
Rushing Touchdown
Devin Chafin run for 3 yds for a TD, (Chris Callahan KICK) (Baylor led 7-0 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
Seth Russell run for 4 yds for a TD, (Chris Callahan KICK) (Baylor led 14-7 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
56-21
Baylor defeated SMU.
Total yards
723-369
Baylor held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
300
Baylor averaged 8.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
423
Baylor averaged 13.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-10
Baylor's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-15
SMU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | SMU | Baylor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 369 | 723 |
| Passing Yards | 166 | 423 |
| Rushing Yards | 203 | 300 |
| First Downs | 22 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 4-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-40 | 13-105 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-24 | 17-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 54 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 6 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 37:52 | 22:08 |