Total Yards
SMU577
Arkansas State427
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Arkansas State at SMU
Sep 23, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 4
Away
Arkansas State
Sun Belt
Final Score
21 - 44
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
SMU266
Arkansas State284
Rushing Yards
SMU311
Arkansas State143
Turnovers
SMU0
Arkansas State2
Game Conditions
Temperature92°F
Wind17 mph SE
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
SMU vs Arkansas State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
SMU36:18
Arkansas State23:42
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
SMU pulls away from Arkansas State 44-21
SMU defeated Arkansas State 44-21 in Week 4 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 577-427 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
SMU set the terms early in a game that finished 44-21. Justice Hansen pass complete to Blake Mack for 19 yds for a TD, (Sawyer Williams KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Arkansas State the first major swing.
SMU's box score carried the story: 577 total yards, 311 rushing yards, and 266 passing yards. Arkansas State finished with 427 total yards, including 143 on the ground and 284 through the air.
SMU converted 6-16 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, SMU led 30-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ben Hicks pass complete to James Proche for 55 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Justice Hansen pass complete to Blake Mack for 19 yds for a TD, (Sawyer Williams KICK) (Arkansas State led 14-10 over SMU).
Field Goal Good
Josh Williams 19 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 3-0 over Arkansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Ben Hicks pass complete to James Proche for 55 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) (SMU led 10-7 over Arkansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Justice Hansen pass complete to Omar Bayless for 32 yds for a TD, (Sawyer Williams KICK) (Arkansas State led 7-3 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Ben Hicks pass complete to James Proche for 49 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams PAT MISSED) (SMU led 30-14 over Arkansas State).
Rushing Touchdown
Ke'Mon Freeman run for 35 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) (SMU led 24-14 over Arkansas State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-21
SMU defeated Arkansas State.
Total yards
577-427
SMU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
311
SMU averaged 5.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
266
SMU averaged 8.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-16
SMU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Arkansas State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | SMU | Arkansas State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 577 | 427 |
| Passing Yards | 266 | 284 |
| Rushing Yards | 311 | 143 |
| First Downs | 31 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-16 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-90 | 12-93 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-32 | 23-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 54 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 36:18 | 23:42 |