Total Yards
Memphis664
SMU477
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SMU at Memphis
Nov 18, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 12
Away
SMU
ACC
Final Score
45 - 66
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Memphis331
SMU218
Rushing Yards
Memphis333
SMU259
Turnovers
Memphis1
SMU1
Game Conditions
Temperature71°F
Wind17 mph SW
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Memphis vs SMU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Memphis31:21
SMU28:39
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Memphis pulls away from SMU 66-45
Memphis defeated SMU 66-45 in Week 12 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 664-477 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns.
Memphis set the terms early in a game that finished 66-45. Kevin Robledo 27 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving SMU the first major swing.
Memphis's box score carried the story: 664 total yards, 333 rushing yards, and 331 passing yards. SMU finished with 477 total yards, including 259 on the ground and 218 through the air.
Memphis converted 6-11 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Memphis led 31-24 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Darrell Henderson run for 70 yds for a TD, (Riley Patterson KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Kevin Robledo 27 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 10-0 over Memphis).
Rushing Touchdown
Patrick Taylor Jr. run for 1 yd for a TD, (Riley Patterson KICK) (Memphis led 7-10 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 35 yds for a TD, (Kevin Robledo KICK) (SMU led 7-0 over Memphis).
Field Goal Good
Riley Patterson 34 yd FG GOOD (Memphis led 10-10 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
Xavier Jones run for 12 yds for a TD, (Kevin Robledo KICK) (SMU led 17-24 over Memphis).
Rushing Touchdown
Patrick Taylor Jr. run for 9 yds for a TD, (Riley Patterson KICK) (Memphis led 31-17 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
66-45
Memphis defeated SMU.
Total yards
664-477
Memphis held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
333
Memphis averaged 7.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
331
Memphis averaged 11.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-11
Memphis's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
SMU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Memphis | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 664 | 477 |
| Passing Yards | 331 | 218 |
| Rushing Yards | 333 | 259 |
| First Downs | 32 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-11 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-132 | 5-39 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-28 | 15-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 7 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 31:21 | 28:39 |