Total Yards
Navy559
SMU426
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SMU at Navy
Nov 11, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 11
Away
SMU
ACC
Final Score
40 - 43
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Navy
American Athletic
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Navy0
SMU261
Rushing Yards
Navy559
SMU165
Turnovers
Navy2
SMU2
Game Conditions
Temperature36°F
Wind0 mph S
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Navy38:23
SMU21:37
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Navy edges SMU 43-40
Navy defeated SMU 43-40 in Week 11 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 559-426 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns.
Navy set the terms early in a game that finished 43-40. Anthony Gargiulo run for 3 yds for a TD, (Owen White KICK) came with {'seconds': 41, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Navy the first major swing.
Navy's box score carried the story: 559 total yards, 559 rushing yards, and 0 passing yards. SMU finished with 426 total yards, including 165 on the ground and 261 through the air.
Navy converted 5-13 on third down, went 3-5 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Navy led 34-11 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Malcolm Perry run for 92 yds for a TD, (Owen White KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Anthony Gargiulo run for 3 yds for a TD, (Owen White KICK) (Navy led 7-0 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
Malcolm Perry run for 3 yds for a TD, (Owen White PAT BLOCKED) (Navy led 13-3 over SMU).
Defensive 2pt Conversion
Mikial Onu return for defensive PAT (Navy led 13-5 over SMU).
Field Goal Good
Josh Williams 44 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 3-7 over Navy).
Passing Touchdown
Ben Hicks pass complete to Trey Quinn for 19 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams PAT MISSED) (SMU led 11-20 over Navy).
Rushing Touchdown
Malcolm Perry run for 24 yds for a TD, (Owen White KICK) (Navy led 20-5 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
43-40
Navy defeated SMU.
Total yards
559-426
Navy held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
559
Navy averaged 7.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
0
Navy averaged 0 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
Navy's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-11
SMU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Navy | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 559 | 426 |
| Passing Yards | 0 | 261 |
| Rushing Yards | 559 | 165 |
| First Downs | 24 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 5-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-5 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-68 | 7-65 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 0-1 | 16-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 72 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 6 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 38:23 | 21:37 |