Total Yards
SMU478
Tulane485
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Tulane at SMU
Nov 25, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 13
Away
Tulane
American Athletic
Final Score
38 - 41
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
SMU375
Tulane314
Rushing Yards
SMU103
Tulane171
Turnovers
SMU3
Tulane1
Game Conditions
Temperature65°F
Wind3 mph E
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
SMU30:14
Tulane29:46
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
SMU edges Tulane 41-38
SMU defeated Tulane 41-38 in Week 13 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 478-485 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
SMU set the terms early in a game that finished 41-38. Ke'Mon Freeman run for 3 yds for a TD, (Kevin Robledo KICK) came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving SMU the first major swing.
SMU's box score carried the story: 478 total yards, 103 rushing yards, and 375 passing yards. Tulane finished with 485 total yards, including 171 on the ground and 314 through the air.
SMU converted 6-11 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-1, SMU led 27-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ben Hicks pass complete to Trey Quinn for 77 yds for a TD, (Kevin Robledo KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Ke'Mon Freeman run for 3 yds for a TD, (Kevin Robledo KICK) (SMU led 7-0 over Tulane).
Rushing Touchdown
Ke'Mon Freeman run for 4 yds for a TD, (Kevin Robledo KICK) (SMU led 14-7 over Tulane).
Passing Touchdown
Jonathan Banks pass complete to Darnell Mooney for 52 yds for a TD, (Merek Glover KICK) (Tulane led 7-7 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
Darius Bradwell run for 1 yd for a TD, (Merek Glover KICK) (Tulane led 21-27 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Ben Hicks pass complete to Trey Quinn for 77 yds for a TD, (Kevin Robledo KICK) (SMU led 27-14 over Tulane).
Passing Touchdown
Ben Hicks pass complete to Ryan Becker for 23 yds for a TD, (Kevin Robledo PAT MISSED) (SMU led 20-7 over Tulane).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-38
SMU defeated Tulane.
Total yards
478-485
SMU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
103
SMU averaged 3.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
375
SMU averaged 11.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-11
SMU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-13
Tulane's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | SMU | Tulane |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 478 | 485 |
| Passing Yards | 375 | 314 |
| Rushing Yards | 103 | 171 |
| First Downs | 24 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-11 | 7-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-24 | 5-40 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-33 | 18-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 30:14 | 29:46 |