Total Yards
Texas State416
SMU544
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SMU at Texas State
Sep 5, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 1
Away
SMU
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Final Score
31 - 24
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Passing Yards
Texas State227
SMU367
Rushing Yards
Texas State189
SMU177
Turnovers
Texas State2
SMU3
Game Conditions
Temperature92°F
Wind9 mph NE
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Texas State27:57
SMU31:23
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Game Story
SMU holds off Texas State 31-24
SMU defeated Texas State 31-24 in Week 1 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 544-416 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
SMU set the terms early in a game that finished 31-24. Ulysses Bentley IV run for 6 yds for a TD (Chris Naggar KICK) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 10} left in the quarter 2, giving SMU the first major swing.
SMU's box score carried the story: 544 total yards, 177 rushing yards, and 367 passing yards. Texas State finished with 416 total yards, including 189 on the ground and 227 through the air.
SMU converted 6-14 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-2, SMU led 14-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Shane Buechele pass complete to Reggie Roberson Jr. for 51 yds for a TD (Chris Naggar KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Ulysses Bentley IV run for 6 yds for a TD (Chris Naggar KICK) (SMU led 7-0 over Texas State).
Rushing Touchdown
Ulysses Bentley IV run for 12 yds for a TD (Chris Naggar KICK) (SMU led 14-7 over Texas State).
Rushing Touchdown
Brock Sturges run for 4 yds for a TD (Alan Orona KICK) (Texas State led 7-7 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Brady McBride pass complete to Jeremiah Haydel for 3 yds for a TD (Alan Orona KICK) (Texas State led 14-14 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Shane Buechele pass complete to Reggie Roberson Jr. for 51 yds for a TD (Chris Naggar KICK) (SMU led 28-21 over Texas State).
Passing Touchdown
Brady McBride pass complete to Chandler Speights for 19 yds for a TD (Alan Orona KICK) (Texas State led 21-21 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-24
SMU defeated Texas State.
Total yards
544-416
SMU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
177
SMU averaged 4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
367
SMU averaged 10.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-14
SMU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-16
Texas State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Texas State | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 416 | 544 |
| Passing Yards | 227 | 367 |
| Rushing Yards | 189 | 177 |
| First Downs | 22 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-16 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-43 | 7-63 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-39 | 26-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 27:57 | 31:23 |