Total Yards
Baylor536
SMU405
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
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SMU at Baylor
Sep 10, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 2
Away
SMU
ACC
Final Score
13 - 40
SB
Home
Baylor
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Baylor261
SMU229
Rushing Yards
Baylor275
SMU176
Turnovers
Baylor3
SMU4
Game Conditions
Temperature84°F
Wind16 mph N
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Baylor vs SMU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Baylor32:18
SMU27:42
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Baylor pulls away from SMU 40-13
Baylor defeated SMU 40-13 in Week 2 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 536-405 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Baylor set the terms early in a game that finished 40-13. Josh Williams 26 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 39, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving SMU the first major swing.
Baylor's box score carried the story: 536 total yards, 275 rushing yards, and 261 passing yards. SMU finished with 405 total yards, including 176 on the ground and 229 through the air.
Baylor converted 8-22 on third down, went 4-5 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-4, Baylor led 6-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Chris Callahan 38 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Josh Williams 26 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 6-0 over Baylor).
Field Goal Good
Josh Williams 24 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 3-0 over Baylor).
Field Goal Good
Chris Callahan 35 yd FG GOOD (Baylor led 3-6 over SMU).
Field Goal Good
Chris Callahan 38 yd FG GOOD (Baylor led 6-6 over SMU).
Interception Return Touchdown
Ben Hicks pass intercepted for a TD Orion Stewart return for 33 yds for a TD, (Chris Callahan PAT MISSED) (SMU led 6-26 over Baylor).
Rushing Touchdown
Seth Russell run for 19 yds for a TD, (Chris Callahan KICK) (Baylor led 20-6 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
40-13
Baylor defeated SMU.
Total yards
536-405
Baylor held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
275
Baylor averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
261
Baylor averaged 5.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-22
Baylor's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
SMU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Baylor | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 536 | 405 |
| Passing Yards | 261 | 229 |
| Rushing Yards | 275 | 176 |
| First Downs | 29 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-22 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 4-5 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 14-101 | 4-40 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-48 | 17-44 |
| Rushing Attempts | 55 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 32:18 | 27:42 |