Total Yards
Cincinnati438
SMU435
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SMU at Cincinnati
Oct 21, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 8
Away
SMU
ACC
Final Score
31 - 28
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Cincinnati
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Cincinnati189
SMU295
Rushing Yards
Cincinnati249
SMU140
Turnovers
Cincinnati2
SMU1
Game Conditions
Temperature73°F
Wind7 mph SW
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Cincinnati vs SMU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Cincinnati29:55
SMU30:05
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
SMU edges Cincinnati 31-28
SMU defeated Cincinnati 31-28 in Week 8 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 435-438 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
SMU set the terms early in a game that finished 31-28. Hayden Moore run for 3 yds for a TD, (Ryan Jones KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Cincinnati the first major swing.
SMU's box score carried the story: 435 total yards, 140 rushing yards, and 295 passing yards. Cincinnati finished with 438 total yards, including 249 on the ground and 189 through the air.
SMU converted 10-17 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, SMU led 21-20 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Josh Williams 27 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Hayden Moore run for 3 yds for a TD, (Ryan Jones KICK) (Cincinnati led 7-0 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
Xavier Jones run for 3 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) (SMU led 7-7 over Cincinnati).
Field Goal Good
Ryan Jones 28 yd FG GOOD (Cincinnati led 10-7 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
Ke'Mon Freeman run for 2 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) (SMU led 14-10 over Cincinnati).
Passing Touchdown
Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 5 yds for a TD CINCINNATI Penalty, Defensive holding ( Yards) declined, (Josh Williams KICK) (SMU led 21-20 over Cincinnati).
Passing Touchdown
Hayden Moore pass complete to Thomas Geddis for 18 yds for a TD, (Ryan Jones KICK) (Cincinnati led 17-14 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-28
SMU defeated Cincinnati.
Total yards
435-438
SMU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
140
SMU averaged 3.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
295
SMU averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-17
SMU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-16
Cincinnati's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Cincinnati | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 438 | 435 |
| Passing Yards | 189 | 295 |
| Rushing Yards | 249 | 140 |
| First Downs | 26 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-16 | 10-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-46 | 7-74 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-35 | 26-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 29:55 | 30:05 |