Total Yards
Memphis472
SMU323
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SMU at Memphis
Nov 6, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 10
Away
SMU
ACC
Final Score
25 - 28
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Memphis
American Athletic
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Memphis432
SMU262
Rushing Yards
Memphis40
SMU61
Turnovers
Memphis1
SMU3
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature57°F
Wind4 mph N
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Memphis vs SMU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Memphis36:55
SMU23:05
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Memphis edges SMU 28-25
Memphis defeated SMU 28-25 in Week 10 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 472-323 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Memphis set the terms early in a game that finished 28-25. Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Danny Gray for 48 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 1} left in the quarter 2, giving SMU the first major swing.
Memphis's box score carried the story: 472 total yards, 40 rushing yards, and 432 passing yards. SMU finished with 323 total yards, including 61 on the ground and 262 through the air.
Memphis converted 8-21 on third down, went 5-8 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Memphis led 7-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Rodrigues Clark pass complete to Sean Dykes for 40 yds for a TD, (Joe Doyle KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Danny Gray for 48 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) (SMU led 6-0 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
Seth Henigan pass complete to Eddie Lewis for 2 yds for a TD, (Joe Doyle KICK) (Memphis led 6-7 over SMU).
Field Goal Good
Blake Mazza 47 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 10-7 over Memphis).
Rushing Touchdown
Asa Martin run for 1 yd for a TD, (Joe Doyle KICK) (Memphis led 13-10 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Seth Henigan pass complete to Javon Ivory for 27 yds for a TD, (Joe Doyle KICK) (Memphis led 20-10 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
Tyler Lavine run for 1 yd for a TD (Blake Mazza KICK) (SMU led 24-28 over Memphis).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-25
Memphis defeated SMU.
Total yards
472-323
Memphis held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
40
Memphis averaged 1.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
432
Memphis averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-21
Memphis's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-14
SMU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Memphis | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 472 | 323 |
| Passing Yards | 432 | 262 |
| Rushing Yards | 40 | 61 |
| First Downs | 25 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-21 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 5-8 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-25 | 7-60 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 35-54 | 19-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 36:55 | 23:05 |