Total Yards
SMU578
South Florida473
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South Florida at SMU
Nov 20, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 12
Away
South Florida
American Athletic
Final Score
35 - 27
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
SMU423
South Florida195
Rushing Yards
SMU155
South Florida278
Turnovers
SMU3
South Florida2
Game Conditions
Temperature53°F
Wind6 mph N
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
SMU vs South Florida box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
SMU36:11
South Florida23:49
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
South Florida holds off SMU 35-27
South Florida defeated SMU 35-27 in Week 12 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 473-578 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
South Florida set the terms early in a game that finished 35-27. Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 8 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving SMU the first major swing.
South Florida's box score carried the story: 473 total yards, 278 rushing yards, and 195 passing yards. SMU finished with 578 total yards, including 155 on the ground and 423 through the air.
South Florida converted 2-12 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, South Florida led 21-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Quinton Flowers pass complete to Marquez Valdes-Scantling for 77 yds for a TD, (Brandon Behr KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 8 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) (SMU led 7-7 over South Florida).
Rushing Touchdown
Marlon Mack run for 60 yds for a TD, (Brandon Behr KICK) (South Florida led 14-7 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Quinton Flowers pass complete to Marquez Valdes-Scantling for 77 yds for a TD, (Brandon Behr KICK) (South Florida led 7-0 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Ke'Mon Freeman pass complete to James Proche for 43 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) (SMU led 14-14 over South Florida).
Passing Touchdown
Quinton Flowers pass complete to Tyre McCants for 28 yds for a TD, (Brandon Behr KICK) (South Florida led 21-14 over SMU).
Field Goal Good
Josh Williams 24 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 24-28 over South Florida).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-27
South Florida defeated SMU.
Total yards
473-578
South Florida held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
278
South Florida averaged 6.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
195
South Florida averaged 13 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-12
South Florida's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-17
SMU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | SMU | South Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 578 | 473 |
| Passing Yards | 423 | 195 |
| Rushing Yards | 155 | 278 |
| First Downs | 28 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-17 | 2-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-24 | 7-55 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-42 | 7-15 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 36:11 | 23:49 |