Total Yards
Houston489
SMU355
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SMU at Houston
Oct 30, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 9
Away
SMU
ACC
Final Score
37 - 44
SH
Home
Houston
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Houston412
SMU305
Rushing Yards
Houston77
SMU50
Turnovers
Houston1
SMU1
Game Conditions
Temperature68°F
Wind4 mph W
Humidity
30%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Houston vs SMU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Houston35:23
SMU24:37
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Houston holds off SMU 44-37
Houston defeated SMU 44-37 in Week 9 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 489-355 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Houston set the terms early in a game that finished 44-37. Clayton Tune pass complete to Nathaniel Dell for 48 yds for a TD, (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) came with {'seconds': 26, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Houston the first major swing.
Houston's box score carried the story: 489 total yards, 77 rushing yards, and 412 passing yards. SMU finished with 355 total yards, including 50 on the ground and 305 through the air.
Houston converted 9-16 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Houston led 23-20 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Bubba Baxa kickoff for 65 yds , Bryan Massey return for 100 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Clayton Tune pass complete to Nathaniel Dell for 48 yds for a TD, (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) (Houston led 14-0 over SMU).
Field Goal Good
Dalton Witherspoon 50 yd FG GOOD (Houston led 17-0 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Clayton Tune pass complete to Nathaniel Dell for 7 yds for a TD, (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) (Houston led 7-0 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Jordan Kerley for 43 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) (SMU led 7-17 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Rashee Rice for 6 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza PAT BLOCKED) (SMU led 20-20 over Houston).
Field Goal Good
Dalton Witherspoon 23 yd FG GOOD (Houston led 20-7 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-37
Houston defeated SMU.
Total yards
489-355
Houston held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
77
Houston averaged 2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
412
Houston averaged 10.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-16
Houston's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
SMU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Houston | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 489 | 355 |
| Passing Yards | 412 | 305 |
| Rushing Yards | 77 | 50 |
| First Downs | 23 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-16 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-60 | 3-22 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-38 | 24-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 14 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 35:23 | 24:37 |