Total Yards
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SMU at Tulsa
Nov 24, 2018 • Completed
Away
SMU
ACC

Final Score
24 - 27

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Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
22%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Tulsa edges SMU 27-24
Tulsa defeated SMU 27-24 in Week 13 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 408-380 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Tulsa set the terms early in a game that finished 27-24. Shamari Brooks run for 15 yds for a TD (John Parker Romo KICK) came with {'seconds': 15, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Tulsa the first major swing.
Tulsa's box score carried the story: 408 total yards, 137 rushing yards, and 271 passing yards. SMU finished with 380 total yards, including 61 on the ground and 319 through the air.
Tulsa converted 11-20 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Tulsa led 21-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was John Parker Romo 42 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Rodney Clemons Rodney Clemons return for 45 yds for a TD (Kevin Robledo KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Shamari Brooks run for 15 yds for a TD (John Parker Romo KICK) (Tulsa led 7-0 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Seth Boomer pass complete to N/A for 2 yds for a TD (John Parker Romo KICK) (Tulsa led 14-0 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
Ke'Mon Freeman run for 2 yds for a TD SMU Penalty, false start (-5 Yards) to the Tulsa 8 (Kevin Robledo KICK) (SMU led 7-21 over Tulsa).
Rushing Touchdown
Corey Taylor II run for 1 yd for a TD (John Parker Romo KICK) (Tulsa led 21-0 over SMU).
Field Goal Good
John Parker Romo 34 yd FG GOOD (Tulsa led 24-14 over SMU).
Blocked Field Goal
John Parker Romo 42 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Rodney Clemons Rodney Clemons return for 45 yds for a TD (Kevin Robledo KICK) (Tulsa led 21-14 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-24
Tulsa defeated SMU.
Total yards
408-380
Tulsa held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
137
Tulsa averaged 2.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
271
Tulsa averaged 9.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
11-20
Tulsa's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
SMU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Tulsa | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 408 | 380 |
| Passing Yards | 271 | 319 |
| Rushing Yards | 137 | 61 |
| First Downs | 19 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-20 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-40 | 5-25 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-28 | 26-46 |
| Rushing Attempts | 50 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 33:19 | 26:41 |