Total Yards
Michigan434
SMU319
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SMU at Michigan
Sep 15, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 3
Away
SMU
ACC
Final Score
20 - 45
SM
Home
Michigan
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan237
SMU209
Rushing Yards
Michigan197
SMU110
Turnovers
Michigan1
SMU1
Game Conditions
Temperature84°F
Wind5 mph SE
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan vs SMU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan33:08
SMU26:52
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Michigan pulls away from SMU 45-20
Michigan defeated SMU 45-20 in Week 3 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 434-319 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 45-20. Ben Mason run for 1 yd for a TD (Quinn Nordin KICK) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 6} left in the quarter 2, giving Michigan the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 434 total yards, 197 rushing yards, and 237 passing yards. SMU finished with 319 total yards, including 110 on the ground and 209 through the air.
Michigan converted 6-13 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Michigan led 21-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Quinn Nordin 45 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Ben Mason run for 1 yd for a TD (Quinn Nordin KICK) (Michigan led 7-0 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Shea Patterson pass complete to Donovan Peoples-Jones for 35 yds for a TD (Quinn Nordin KICK) (Michigan led 14-7 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Ben Hicks pass complete to James Proche for 50 yds for a TD (Will Moore KICK) (SMU led 7-7 over Michigan).
Interception Return Touchdown
Ben Hicks pass intercepted for a TD Josh Metellus return for 73 yds for a TD (Quinn Nordin KICK) (SMU led 7-21 over Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Shea Patterson pass complete to Donovan Peoples-Jones for 7 yds for a TD (Quinn Nordin KICK) (Michigan led 28-7 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
William Brown pass complete to Ryan Becker for 2 yds for a TD (Will Moore PAT MISSED) (SMU led 14-28 over Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-20
Michigan defeated SMU.
Total yards
434-319
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
197
Michigan averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
237
Michigan averaged 13.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
SMU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 434 | 319 |
| Passing Yards | 237 | 209 |
| Rushing Yards | 197 | 110 |
| First Downs | 21 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-3 | 3-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 13-137 | 6-60 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-18 | 19-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 33:08 | 26:52 |