Total Yards
SMU498
UConn400
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UConn at SMU
Sep 30, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 5
Away
UConn
FBS Independents
Final Score
28 - 49
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Passing Yards
SMU280
UConn408
Rushing Yards
SMU218
UConn-8
Turnovers
SMU0
UConn1
Game Conditions
Temperature85°F
Wind10 mph NE
Humidity
28%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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SMU31:41
UConn28:19
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Game Story
SMU pulls away from UConn 49-28
SMU defeated UConn 49-28 in Week 5 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 498-400 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
SMU set the terms early in a game that finished 49-28. Bryant Shirreffs pass complete to Aaron McLean for 64 yds for a TD, (Michael Tarbutt KICK) came with {'seconds': 26, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving UConn the first major swing.
SMU's box score carried the story: 498 total yards, 218 rushing yards, and 280 passing yards. UConn finished with 400 total yards, including -8 on the ground and 408 through the air.
SMU converted 9-17 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, SMU led 21-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 34 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Bryant Shirreffs pass complete to Aaron McLean for 64 yds for a TD, (Michael Tarbutt KICK) (UConn led 7-7 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 6 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) (SMU led 7-0 over UConn).
Field Goal Good
Michael Tarbutt 42 yd FG GOOD (UConn led 10-14 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
Xavier Jones run for 25 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) (SMU led 14-7 over UConn).
Passing Touchdown
Ben Hicks pass complete to Trey Quinn for 21 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) (SMU led 21-10 over UConn).
Rushing Touchdown
Nate Hopkins run for 2 yds for a TD, (Michael Tarbutt KICK) (UConn led 17-21 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
49-28
SMU defeated UConn.
Total yards
498-400
SMU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
218
SMU averaged 5.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
280
SMU averaged 7.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-17
SMU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-13
UConn's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | SMU | UConn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 498 | 400 |
| Passing Yards | 280 | 408 |
| Rushing Yards | 218 | -8 |
| First Downs | 28 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-17 | 3-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-94 | 5-42 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-39 | 22-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 31:41 | 28:19 |