Total Yards
Temple368
SMU288
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
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SMU at Temple
Oct 1, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 5
Away
SMU
ACC
Final Score
20 - 45
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Temple
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Temple124
SMU199
Rushing Yards
Temple244
SMU89
Turnovers
Temple3
SMU4
Game Conditions
Temperature62°F
Wind11 mph NE
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Temple vs SMU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Temple30:09
SMU29:51
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Temple pulls away from SMU 45-20
Temple defeated SMU 45-20 in Week 5 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 368-288 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Temple set the terms early in a game that finished 45-20. Ryquell Armstead run for 1 yd for a TD, (Austin Jones KICK) came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Temple the first major swing.
Temple's box score carried the story: 368 total yards, 244 rushing yards, and 124 passing yards. SMU finished with 288 total yards, including 89 on the ground and 199 through the air.
Temple converted 4-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-4, Temple led 35-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Phillip Walker pass complete to Ventell Bryant for 42 yds for a TD, (Austin Jones KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Ryquell Armstead run for 1 yd for a TD, (Austin Jones KICK) (Temple led 21-7 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Phillip Walker pass complete to Ventell Bryant for 42 yds for a TD, (Austin Jones KICK) (Temple led 14-7 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
Jahad Thomas run for 12 yds for a TD, (Austin Jones KICK) (Temple led 7-7 over SMU).
Interception Return Touchdown
Phillip Walker pass intercepted for a TD Jordan Wyatt return for 35 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) (Temple led 0-7 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
Jahad Thomas run for 15 yds for a TD, (Austin Jones KICK) (Temple led 28-7 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Ben Hicks pass complete to Jeremiah Gaines for 13 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) (SMU led 14-35 over Temple).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-20
Temple defeated SMU.
Total yards
368-288
Temple held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
244
Temple averaged 5.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
124
Temple averaged 6.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-12
Temple's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-20
SMU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Temple | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 368 | 288 |
| Passing Yards | 124 | 199 |
| Rushing Yards | 244 | 89 |
| First Downs | 17 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-12 | 5-20 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 3-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-25 | 8-63 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 7-18 | 22-44 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 30:09 | 29:51 |