Total Yards
Boston College364
SMU309
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SMU at Boston College
Dec 28, 2023 • Completed • Neutral Site
Wasabi Fenway Bowl
Season 2023PostseasonWeek 1
Away
SMU
ACC
Final Score
14 - 23
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Boston College
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Boston College102
SMU191
Rushing Yards
Boston College262
SMU118
Turnovers
Boston College1
SMU1
Game Conditions
ConditionHeavy Rain
Temperature45°F
Wind22 mph NE
Humidity
100%
Precipitation
0.07 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Boston College vs SMU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Boston College31:00
SMU29:00
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Boston College holds off SMU 23-14
Boston College defeated SMU 23-14 in Week 1 of the 2023 postseason slate, finishing with a 364-309 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Boston College set the terms early in a game that finished 23-14. Liam Connor 45 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 21, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Boston College the first major swing.
Boston College's box score carried the story: 364 total yards, 262 rushing yards, and 102 passing yards. SMU finished with 309 total yards, including 118 on the ground and 191 through the air.
Boston College converted 5-11 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Boston College led 10-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Liam Connor 45 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Liam Connor 45 yd FG GOOD (Boston College led 3-0 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Kevin Jennings pass complete to Jaylan Knighton for 6 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) (SMU led 14-10 over Boston College).
Rushing Touchdown
Kye Robichaux run for 6 yds for a TD (Liam Connor KICK) (Boston College led 10-7 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
LJ Johnson Jr. run for 1 yd for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) (SMU led 7-3 over Boston College).
Rushing Touchdown
Thomas Castellanos run for 14 yds for a TD (Liam Connor PAT MISSED) (Boston College led 23-14 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
Thomas Castellanos run for 15 yds for a TD (Liam Connor KICK) (Boston College led 17-14 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
23-14
Boston College defeated SMU.
Total yards
364-309
Boston College held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
262
Boston College averaged 6.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
102
Boston College averaged 5.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-11
Boston College's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-18
SMU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Boston College | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 364 | 309 |
| Passing Yards | 102 | 191 |
| Rushing Yards | 262 | 118 |
| First Downs | 20 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-11 | 9-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-40 | 6-49 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-18 | 24-48 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 31:00 | 29:00 |