Total Yards
SMU308
Memphis474
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
Game Center
Memphis at SMU
Nov 5, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 10
Away
Memphis
American Athletic
Final Score
51 - 7
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
SMU208
Memphis314
Rushing Yards
SMU100
Memphis160
Turnovers
SMU3
Memphis0
Game Conditions
Temperature68°F
Wind5 mph E
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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SMU29:02
Memphis30:58
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Memphis routs SMU 51-7
Memphis defeated SMU 51-7 in Week 10 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 474-308 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Memphis set the terms early in a game that finished 51-7. Ben Hicks pass complete to Ke'Mon Freeman for 16 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving SMU the first major swing.
Memphis's box score carried the story: 474 total yards, 160 rushing yards, and 314 passing yards. SMU finished with 308 total yards, including 100 on the ground and 208 through the air.
Memphis converted 7-16 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Memphis led 38-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Riley Ferguson pass complete to Anthony Miller for 50 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Ben Hicks pass complete to Ke'Mon Freeman for 16 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) (SMU led 7-14 over Memphis).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Michael Armstrong kickoff for 64 yds , Darrell Henderson return for 99 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK) (SMU led 7-21 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
Riley Ferguson pass complete to Joey Magnifico for 4 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK) (Memphis led 14-0 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Riley Ferguson pass complete to Anthony Miller for 50 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK) (Memphis led 7-0 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Riley Ferguson pass complete to Daniel Montiel for 20 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK) (Memphis led 31-7 over SMU).
Field Goal Good
Jake Elliott 43 yd FG GOOD (Memphis led 24-7 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
51-7
Memphis defeated SMU.
Total yards
474-308
Memphis held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
160
Memphis averaged 4.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
314
Memphis averaged 9.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-16
Memphis's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-16
SMU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | SMU | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 308 | 474 |
| Passing Yards | 208 | 314 |
| Rushing Yards | 100 | 160 |
| First Downs | 19 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-16 | 7-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-46 | 3-26 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-40 | 24-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 15 |
| Possession Time | 29:02 | 30:58 |