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SMU at Stanford
Oct 20, 2024 • Completed
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Final Score
40 - 10

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Game Conditions
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
SMU pulls away from Stanford 40-10
SMU defeated Stanford 40-10 in Week 8 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 502-206 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
SMU set the terms early in a game that finished 40-10. Kevin Jennings pass complete to RJ Maryland for 38 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving SMU the first major swing.
SMU's box score carried the story: 502 total yards, 180 rushing yards, and 322 passing yards. Stanford finished with 206 total yards, including 33 on the ground and 173 through the air.
SMU converted 5-12 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-2, SMU led 31-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kevin Jennings pass complete to Moochie Dixon for 87 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Kevin Jennings pass complete to RJ Maryland for 38 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) (SMU led 21-0 over Stanford).
Passing Touchdown
Kevin Jennings pass complete to Moochie Dixon for 87 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) (SMU led 7-0 over Stanford).
Passing Touchdown
Kevin Jennings pass complete to Key'Shawn Smith for 45 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) (SMU led 14-0 over Stanford).
Rushing Touchdown
LJ Johnson Jr. run for 5 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) (SMU led 28-7 over Stanford).
Passing Touchdown
Elijah Brown pass complete to Elic Ayomanor for 18 yds for a TD (Emmet Kenney KICK) (Stanford led 7-21 over SMU).
Field Goal Good
Collin Rogers 51 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 31-7 over Stanford).
Stat Callouts
Final score
40-10
SMU defeated Stanford.
Total yards
502-206
SMU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
180
SMU averaged 4.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
322
SMU averaged 11.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-12
SMU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-15
Stanford's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Stanford | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 206 | 502 |
| Passing Yards | 173 | 322 |
| Rushing Yards | 33 | 180 |
| First Downs | 15 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-15 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-65 | 10-100 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-37 | 17-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 32:45 | 27:15 |