Total Yards
SMU457
Louisiana Tech269
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Louisiana Tech at SMU
Sep 2, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 1
Away
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
Final Score
14 - 38
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Passing Yards
SMU248
Louisiana Tech241
Rushing Yards
SMU209
Louisiana Tech28
Turnovers
SMU0
Louisiana Tech1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature91°F
Wind8 mph E
Humidity
30%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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SMU33:59
Louisiana Tech26:01
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Game Story
SMU pulls away from Louisiana Tech 38-14
SMU defeated Louisiana Tech 38-14 in Week 1 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 457-269 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
SMU set the terms early in a game that finished 38-14. Kori Roberson 16 Yd Interception Return (Collin Rogers Kick) came with {'seconds': 36, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Louisiana Tech the first major swing.
SMU's box score carried the story: 457 total yards, 209 rushing yards, and 248 passing yards. Louisiana Tech finished with 269 total yards, including 28 on the ground and 241 through the air.
SMU converted 7-19 on third down, went 3-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, SMU led 31-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Preston Stone pass complete to Jordan Hudson for 67 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK).
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Kori Roberson 16 Yd Interception Return (Collin Rogers Kick) (Louisiana Tech led 0-14 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Preston Stone pass complete to Jordan Hudson for 67 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) (SMU led 7-0 over Louisiana Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Preston Stone pass complete to Nolan Matthews-Harris for 9 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) (SMU led 24-0 over Louisiana Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Preston Stone pass complete to RJ Maryland for 25 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) (SMU led 31-0 over Louisiana Tech).
Field Goal Good
Collin Rogers 34 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 17-0 over Louisiana Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Hank Bachmeier pass complete to Koby Duru for 53 yds for a TD (Jacob Barnes KICK) (Louisiana Tech led 7-31 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-14
SMU defeated Louisiana Tech.
Total yards
457-269
SMU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
209
SMU averaged 5.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
248
SMU averaged 6.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-19
SMU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Louisiana Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | SMU | Louisiana Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 457 | 269 |
| Passing Yards | 248 | 241 |
| Rushing Yards | 209 | 28 |
| First Downs | 24 | 11 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-19 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-4 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-42 | 5-54 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-38 | 21-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 33:59 | 26:01 |