Total Yards
SMU493
North Texas493
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North Texas at SMU
Sep 9, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 2
Away
North Texas
American Athletic
Final Score
32 - 54
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
SMU394
North Texas424
Rushing Yards
SMU99
North Texas69
Turnovers
SMU1
North Texas3
Game Conditions
Temperature85°F
Wind10 mph NE
Humidity
32%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
SMU vs North Texas box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
SMU27:58
North Texas32:02
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
SMU pulls away from North Texas 54-32
SMU defeated North Texas 54-32 in Week 2 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 493-493 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
SMU set the terms early in a game that finished 54-32. Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 62 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) came with {'seconds': 49, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving SMU the first major swing.
SMU's box score carried the story: 493 total yards, 99 rushing yards, and 394 passing yards. North Texas finished with 493 total yards, including 69 on the ground and 424 through the air.
SMU converted 9-18 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, SMU led 24-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was D.J. Gillins pass complete to Myron Gailliard for 76 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 62 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) (SMU led 7-10 over North Texas).
Field Goal Good
Trevor Moore 46 yd FG GOOD (North Texas led 10-0 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
Jeffery Wilson run for 2 yds for a TD, (Trevor Moore KICK) (North Texas led 7-0 over SMU).
Field Goal Good
Josh Williams 36 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 10-10 over North Texas).
Passing Touchdown
Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 40 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) (SMU led 17-10 over North Texas).
Passing Touchdown
Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 4 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) (SMU led 24-10 over North Texas).
Stat Callouts
Final score
54-32
SMU defeated North Texas.
Total yards
493-493
SMU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
99
SMU averaged 2.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
394
SMU averaged 9.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-18
SMU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-15
North Texas's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | SMU | North Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 493 | 493 |
| Passing Yards | 394 | 424 |
| Rushing Yards | 99 | 69 |
| First Downs | 20 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-18 | 6-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-50 | 7-58 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-41 | 32-47 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 27:58 | 32:02 |