Total Yards
SMU261
BYU336
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BYU at SMU
Sep 6, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 2
Away
BYU
Big 12
Final Score
18 - 15
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SMU
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
SMU144
BYU202
Rushing Yards
SMU117
BYU134
Turnovers
SMU3
BYU3
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature86°F
Wind9 mph E
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
SMU vs BYU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
SMU29:07
BYU30:53
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
BYU edges SMU 18-15
BYU defeated SMU 18-15 in Week 2 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 336-261 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
BYU set the terms early in a game that finished 18-15. Jake Retzlaff pass complete to Mata'ava Ta'ase for 16 yds for a TD (Will Ferrin KICK) came with {'seconds': 16, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving BYU the first major swing.
BYU's box score carried the story: 336 total yards, 134 rushing yards, and 202 passing yards. SMU finished with 261 total yards, including 117 on the ground and 144 through the air.
BYU converted 2-13 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-3, BYU led 7-9 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Will Ferrin 26 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jake Retzlaff pass complete to Mata'ava Ta'ase for 16 yds for a TD (Will Ferrin KICK) (BYU led 7-0 over SMU).
Field Goal Good
Collin Rogers 53 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 3-7 over BYU).
Field Goal Good
Collin Rogers 38 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 9-7 over BYU).
Field Goal Good
Collin Rogers 52 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 6-7 over BYU).
Field Goal Good
Collin Rogers 28 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 12-7 over BYU).
Rushing Touchdown
Enoch Nawahine run for 9 yds for a TD (Jake Retzlaff pass to Keanu Hill for Two-Point Conversion) (BYU led 15-12 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
18-15
BYU defeated SMU.
Total yards
336-261
BYU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
134
BYU averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
202
BYU averaged 7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-13
BYU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-16
SMU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | SMU | BYU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 261 | 336 |
| Passing Yards | 144 | 202 |
| Rushing Yards | 117 | 134 |
| First Downs | 18 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-16 | 2-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-69 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-36 | 15-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 15 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 29:07 | 30:53 |