Total Yards
SMU549
Memphis502
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Memphis at SMU
Oct 3, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 5
Away
Memphis
American Athletic
Final Score
27 - 30
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
SMU474
Memphis297
Rushing Yards
SMU75
Memphis205
Turnovers
SMU2
Memphis3
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature80°F
Wind13 mph S
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
SMU27:53
Memphis30:42
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
SMU edges Memphis 30-27
SMU defeated Memphis 30-27 in Week 5 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 549-502 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
SMU set the terms early in a game that finished 30-27. Shane Buechele pass complete to Reggie Roberson Jr. for 70 yds for a TD (Chris Naggar KICK) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving SMU the first major swing.
SMU's box score carried the story: 549 total yards, 75 rushing yards, and 474 passing yards. Memphis finished with 502 total yards, including 205 on the ground and 297 through the air.
SMU converted 9-17 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, SMU led 24-20 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Shane Buechele pass complete to Reggie Roberson Jr. for 85 yds for a TD (Chris Naggar KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Shane Buechele pass complete to Reggie Roberson Jr. for 70 yds for a TD (Chris Naggar KICK) (SMU led 17-3 over Memphis).
Field Goal Good
Riley Patterson 26 yd FG GOOD (Memphis led 3-3 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Shane Buechele pass complete to Danny Gray for 3 yds for a TD (Chris Naggar KICK) (SMU led 10-3 over Memphis).
Field Goal Good
Chris Naggar 27 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 3-0 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
Shane Buechele pass complete to Reggie Roberson Jr. for 85 yds for a TD (Chris Naggar KICK) (SMU led 24-3 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
Brady White pass complete to Sean Dykes for 27 yds for a TD (Riley Patterson KICK) (Memphis led 17-24 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-27
SMU defeated Memphis.
Total yards
549-502
SMU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
75
SMU averaged 2.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
474
SMU averaged 10.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-17
SMU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
10-17
Memphis's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | SMU | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 549 | 502 |
| Passing Yards | 474 | 297 |
| Rushing Yards | 75 | 205 |
| First Downs | 21 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-17 | 10-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-60 | 5-40 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 32-46 | 28-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 27:53 | 30:42 |