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Game Center
SMU at Maryland
Sep 17, 2022 • Completed
Away
SMU
ACC

Final Score
27 - 34

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Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Maryland holds off SMU 34-27
Maryland defeated SMU 34-27 in Week 3 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 439-520 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Maryland set the terms early in a game that finished 34-27. Collin Rogers 27 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 37, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving SMU the first major swing.
Maryland's box score carried the story: 439 total yards, 225 rushing yards, and 214 passing yards. SMU finished with 520 total yards, including 151 on the ground and 369 through the air.
Maryland converted 5-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Maryland led 17-20 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Rakim Jarrett for 48 yds for a TD, (Chad Ryland KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Collin Rogers 27 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 3-3 over Maryland).
Field Goal Good
Chad Ryland 36 yd FG GOOD (Maryland led 3-0 over SMU).
Field Goal Good
Collin Rogers 43 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 6-3 over Maryland).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Mordecai pass complete to RJ Maryland for 51 yds for a TD, (Collin Rogers KICK) (SMU led 13-3 over Maryland).
Rushing Touchdown
Antwain Littleton II run for 1 yd for a TD, (Chad Ryland KICK) (Maryland led 10-13 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Rakim Jarrett for 48 yds for a TD, (Chad Ryland KICK) (Maryland led 17-13 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-27
Maryland defeated SMU.
Total yards
439-520
Maryland held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
225
Maryland averaged 5.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
214
Maryland averaged 9.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
Maryland's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
10-21
SMU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Maryland | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 439 | 520 |
| Passing Yards | 214 | 369 |
| Rushing Yards | 225 | 151 |
| First Downs | 16 | 30 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 10-21 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 15-141 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-23 | 29-54 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 28:30 | 31:30 |