Total Yards
Navy241
SMU404
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SMU at Navy
Oct 9, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 6
Away
SMU
ACC
Final Score
31 - 24
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Navy
American Athletic
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Navy64
SMU324
Rushing Yards
Navy177
SMU80
Turnovers
Navy0
SMU2
Game Conditions
ConditionOvercast
Temperature72°F
Wind14 mph E
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Navy32:19
SMU27:41
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
SMU holds off Navy 31-24
SMU defeated Navy 31-24 in Week 6 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 404-241 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
SMU set the terms early in a game that finished 31-24. Chance Warren run for 23 yds for a TD, (Bijan Nichols KICK) came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Navy the first major swing.
SMU's box score carried the story: 404 total yards, 80 rushing yards, and 324 passing yards. Navy finished with 241 total yards, including 177 on the ground and 64 through the air.
SMU converted 2-11 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, SMU led 21-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Reggie Roberson Jr. 66 Yd pass from Tanner Mordecai (Blake Mazza Kick).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Chance Warren run for 23 yds for a TD, (Bijan Nichols KICK) (Navy led 7-7 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Reggie Roberson Jr. 66 Yd pass from Tanner Mordecai (Blake Mazza Kick) (SMU led 7-0 over Navy).
Rushing Touchdown
Tre Siggers run for 2 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) (SMU led 21-21 over Navy).
Passing Touchdown
Tai Lavatai pass complete to Kai Puailoa-Rojas for 37 yds for a TD, (Bijan Nichols KICK) (Navy led 14-7 over SMU).
Sack
Tanner Mordecai sacked by Clay Cromwell for a loss of 10 yards Tanner Mordecai fumbled, recovered by Navy Diego Fagot , return for 0 yards , return for 20 yds, (Bijan Nichols KICK) (SMU led 7-21 over Navy).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Evan Warren kickoff for 60 yds , Bryan Massey return for 95 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) (Navy led 21-14 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-24
SMU defeated Navy.
Total yards
404-241
SMU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
80
SMU averaged 2.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
324
SMU averaged 8.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-11
SMU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-17
Navy's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Navy | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 241 | 404 |
| Passing Yards | 64 | 324 |
| Rushing Yards | 177 | 80 |
| First Downs | 12 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-17 | 2-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-30 | 6-45 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 4-7 | 30-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 53 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 32:19 | 27:41 |