Total Yards
SMU631
UCF333
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UCF at SMU
Nov 13, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 11
Away
UCF
Big 12
Final Score
28 - 55
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
SMU390
UCF209
Rushing Yards
SMU241
UCF124
Turnovers
SMU1
UCF1
Game Conditions
Temperature55°F
Wind4 mph SW
Humidity
30%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
SMU vs UCF box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
SMU32:38
UCF27:22
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
SMU pulls away from UCF 55-28
SMU defeated UCF 55-28 in Week 11 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 631-333 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
SMU set the terms early in a game that finished 55-28. Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Grant Calcaterra for 15 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) came with {'seconds': 38, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving SMU the first major swing.
SMU's box score carried the story: 631 total yards, 241 rushing yards, and 390 passing yards. UCF finished with 333 total yards, including 124 on the ground and 209 through the air.
SMU converted 13-20 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, SMU led 38-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ulysses Bentley IV run for 56 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Grant Calcaterra for 15 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) (SMU led 7-7 over UCF).
Rushing Touchdown
Parker Navarro run for 6 yds for a TD, (Daniel Obarski KICK) (UCF led 14-7 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
Ulysses Bentley IV run for 56 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) (SMU led 14-14 over UCF).
Passing Touchdown
Mikey Keene pass complete to Ryan O'Keefe for 18 yds for a TD, (Daniel Obarski KICK) (UCF led 7-0 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
Tre Siggers run for 10 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) (SMU led 21-14 over UCF).
Field Goal Good
Blake Mazza 29 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 24-14 over UCF).
Stat Callouts
Final score
55-28
SMU defeated UCF.
Total yards
631-333
SMU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
241
SMU averaged 6.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
390
SMU averaged 6.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
13-20
SMU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-17
UCF's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | SMU | UCF |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 631 | 333 |
| Passing Yards | 390 | 209 |
| Rushing Yards | 241 | 124 |
| First Downs | 36 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 13-20 | 6-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-52 | 6-54 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 39-58 | 20-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 32:38 | 27:22 |