Total Yards
Tulsa455
SMU351
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SMU at Tulsa
Nov 15, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 11
Away
SMU
ACC
Final Score
24 - 28
ST
Home
Tulsa
American Athletic
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Tulsa325
SMU200
Rushing Yards
Tulsa130
SMU151
Turnovers
Tulsa2
SMU1
Game Conditions
Temperature75°F
Wind11 mph S
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Tulsa vs SMU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Tulsa29:17
SMU30:42
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Tulsa holds off SMU 28-24
Tulsa defeated SMU 28-24 in Week 11 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 455-351 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Tulsa set the terms early in a game that finished 28-24. Zach Smith pass intercepted for a TD Brandon Crossley return for 18 yds for a TD (Chris Naggar KICK) came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Tulsa the first major swing.
Tulsa's box score carried the story: 455 total yards, 130 rushing yards, and 325 passing yards. SMU finished with 351 total yards, including 151 on the ground and 200 through the air.
Tulsa converted 10-17 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Tulsa led 7-24 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Zach Smith pass complete to Josh Johnson for 35 yds for a TD (Zack Long KICK).
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Zach Smith pass intercepted for a TD Brandon Crossley return for 18 yds for a TD (Chris Naggar KICK) (Tulsa led 0-7 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Shane Buechele pass complete to Kylen Granson for 22 yds for a TD (Chris Naggar KICK) (SMU led 14-0 over Tulsa).
Rushing Touchdown
Ulysses Bentley IV run for 1 yd for a TD (Chris Naggar KICK) (SMU led 21-0 over Tulsa).
Field Goal Good
Chris Naggar 45 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 24-7 over Tulsa).
Passing Touchdown
Zach Smith pass complete to Josh Johnson for 20 yds for a TD (Zack Long KICK) (Tulsa led 7-21 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
T.K. Wilkerson run for 1 yd for a TD (Zack Long KICK) (Tulsa led 14-24 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-24
Tulsa defeated SMU.
Total yards
455-351
Tulsa held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
130
Tulsa averaged 2.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
325
Tulsa averaged 8.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-17
Tulsa's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-16
SMU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Tulsa | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 455 | 351 |
| Passing Yards | 325 | 200 |
| Rushing Yards | 130 | 151 |
| First Downs | 27 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-17 | 4-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 13-117 | 11-70 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-38 | 18-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 29:17 | 30:42 |