Total Yards
Louisiana Tech483
SMU578
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SMU at Louisiana Tech
Sep 18, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 3
Away
SMU
ACC
Final Score
39 - 37
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Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Louisiana Tech351
SMU395
Rushing Yards
Louisiana Tech132
SMU183
Turnovers
Louisiana Tech1
SMU0
Game Conditions
Temperature84°F
Wind4 mph NE
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Louisiana Tech vs SMU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Louisiana Tech27:23
SMU32:37
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
SMU edges Louisiana Tech 39-37
SMU defeated Louisiana Tech 39-37 in Week 3 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 578-483 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
SMU set the terms early in a game that finished 39-37. Austin Kendall pass complete to Tre Harris for 62 yds for a TD, (Jacob Barnes KICK) came with {'seconds': 22, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Louisiana Tech the first major swing.
SMU's box score carried the story: 578 total yards, 183 rushing yards, and 395 passing yards. Louisiana Tech finished with 483 total yards, including 132 on the ground and 351 through the air.
SMU converted 8-16 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, SMU led 16-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Rashee Rice for 41 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Austin Kendall pass complete to Tre Harris for 62 yds for a TD, (Jacob Barnes KICK) (Louisiana Tech led 7-0 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Rashee Rice for 41 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) (SMU led 7-7 over Louisiana Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Austin Kendall pass complete to Samuel Emilus for 11 yds for a TD, (Jacob Barnes KICK) (Louisiana Tech led 14-7 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Danny Gray for 17 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza PAT BLOCKED) (SMU led 13-14 over Louisiana Tech).
Field Goal Good
Blake Mazza 29 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 16-14 over Louisiana Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Jordan Kerley for 18 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) (SMU led 23-14 over Louisiana Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
39-37
SMU defeated Louisiana Tech.
Total yards
578-483
SMU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
183
SMU averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
395
SMU averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-16
SMU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-11
Louisiana Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Louisiana Tech | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 483 | 578 |
| Passing Yards | 351 | 395 |
| Rushing Yards | 132 | 183 |
| First Downs | 24 | 31 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-11 | 8-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-41 | 8-85 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-39 | 36-50 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 5 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 27:23 | 32:37 |