Total Yards
SMU294
Louisiana Tech357
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Louisiana Tech at SMU
Dec 21, 2017 • Completed • Neutral Site
DXL FRISCO BOWL
Season 2017PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
Final Score
51 - 10
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Passing Yards
SMU127
Louisiana Tech216
Rushing Yards
SMU167
Louisiana Tech141
Turnovers
SMU6
Louisiana Tech0
Game Conditions
Temperature52°F
Wind7 mph SE
Humidity
100%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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SMU29:39
Louisiana Tech30:21
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Game Story
Louisiana Tech routs SMU 51-10
Louisiana Tech defeated SMU 51-10 in Week 1 of the 2017 postseason slate, finishing with a 357-294 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Louisiana Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 51-10. Ben Hicks pass intercepted for a TD Amik Robertson return for 45 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) came with {'seconds': 50, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving SMU the first major swing.
Louisiana Tech's box score carried the story: 357 total yards, 141 rushing yards, and 216 passing yards. SMU finished with 294 total yards, including 167 on the ground and 127 through the air.
Louisiana Tech converted 6-16 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-6, Louisiana Tech led 42-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jonathan Barnes 43 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Ben Hicks pass intercepted for a TD Amik Robertson return for 45 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) (SMU led 0-14 over Louisiana Tech).
Passing Touchdown
J'Mar Smith pass complete to Teddy Veal for 6 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) (Louisiana Tech led 21-3 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
J'Mar Smith run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) (Louisiana Tech led 7-0 over SMU).
Field Goal Good
Josh Williams 25 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 3-14 over Louisiana Tech).
Passing Touchdown
J'Mar Smith pass complete to Kam McKnight for 11 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) (Louisiana Tech led 42-3 over SMU).
Interception Return Touchdown
Ben Hicks pass intercepted for a TD Darryl Lewis return for 23 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) (SMU led 3-28 over Louisiana Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
51-10
Louisiana Tech defeated SMU.
Total yards
357-294
Louisiana Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
141
Louisiana Tech averaged 3.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
216
Louisiana Tech averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-16
Louisiana Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
SMU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-6
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | SMU | Louisiana Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 294 | 357 |
| Passing Yards | 127 | 216 |
| Rushing Yards | 167 | 141 |
| First Downs | 20 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-35 | 5-50 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-34 | 16-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 15 |
| Possession Time | 29:39 | 30:21 |