Total Yards
North Texas529
SMU256
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SMU at North Texas
Sep 1, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 1
Away
SMU
ACC
Final Score
23 - 46
SNT
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North Texas
American Athletic
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
North Texas461
SMU252
Rushing Yards
North Texas68
SMU4
Turnovers
North Texas0
SMU1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature93°F
Wind11 mph SE
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
North Texas vs SMU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
North Texas44:13
SMU15:47
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
North Texas pulls away from SMU 46-23
North Texas defeated SMU 46-23 in Week 1 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 529-256 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
North Texas set the terms early in a game that finished 46-23. Ben Hicks pass intercepted for a TD Kemon Hall return for 36 yds for a TD (Cole Hedlund KICK) came with {'seconds': 37, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving SMU the first major swing.
North Texas's box score carried the story: 529 total yards, 68 rushing yards, and 461 passing yards. SMU finished with 256 total yards, including 4 on the ground and 252 through the air.
North Texas converted 9-17 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, North Texas led 20-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Cole Hedlund 51 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Ben Hicks pass intercepted for a TD Kemon Hall return for 36 yds for a TD (Cole Hedlund KICK) (SMU led 0-14 over North Texas).
Passing Touchdown
Mason Fine pass complete to Jalen Guyton for 15 yds for a TD (Cole Hedlund KICK) (North Texas led 7-0 over SMU).
Field Goal Good
Cole Hedlund 40 yd FG GOOD (North Texas led 17-0 over SMU).
Field Goal Good
Cole Hedlund 18 yd FG GOOD (North Texas led 20-0 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Mason Fine pass complete to Jalen Guyton for 17 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (North Texas led 33-0 over SMU).
Field Goal Good
Cole Hedlund 41 yd FG GOOD (North Texas led 36-0 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
46-23
North Texas defeated SMU.
Total yards
529-256
North Texas held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
68
North Texas averaged 1.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
461
North Texas averaged 9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-17
North Texas's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-10
SMU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Texas | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 529 | 256 |
| Passing Yards | 461 | 252 |
| Rushing Yards | 68 | 4 |
| First Downs | 34 | 9 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-17 | 2-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-40 | 4-40 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 41-51 | 12-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 19 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 16 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 44:13 | 15:47 |