Total Yards
Duke393
SMU469
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SMU at Duke
Oct 27, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 9
Away
SMU
ACC
Final Score
28 - 27
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Duke
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Duke295
SMU258
Rushing Yards
Duke98
SMU211
Turnovers
Duke0
SMU6
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature70°F
Wind4 mph N
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Duke vs SMU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Duke32:32
SMU27:28
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
SMU edges Duke 28-27
SMU defeated Duke 28-27 in Week 9 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 469-393 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
SMU set the terms early in a game that finished 28-27. Maalik Murphy pass complete to Que'Sean Brown for 43 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) came with {'seconds': 38, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Duke the first major swing.
SMU's box score carried the story: 469 total yards, 211 rushing yards, and 258 passing yards. Duke finished with 393 total yards, including 98 on the ground and 295 through the air.
SMU converted 6-12 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 6-0, SMU led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kevin Jennings pass complete to Roderick Daniels Jr. for 81 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Maalik Murphy pass complete to Que'Sean Brown for 43 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 7-0 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
Kevin Jennings 3 Yd Run (Collin Rogers Kick) (SMU led 14-7 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Brashard Smith run for 1 yd for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) (SMU led 7-7 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Kevin Jennings pass complete to Roderick Daniels Jr. for 81 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) (SMU led 21-7 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Maalik Murphy pass complete to Jordan Moore for 12 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino PAT MISSED) (Duke led 13-21 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
Star Thomas run for 1 yd for a TD (Maalik Murphy pass to Eli Pancol for Two-Point Conversion) (Duke led 21-21 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-27
SMU defeated Duke.
Total yards
469-393
SMU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
211
SMU averaged 4.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
258
SMU averaged 10.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-12
SMU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-16
Duke's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
6-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Duke | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 393 | 469 |
| Passing Yards | 295 | 258 |
| Rushing Yards | 98 | 211 |
| First Downs | 24 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-16 | 6-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-56 | 7-85 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 6 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-48 | 13-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 50 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 32:32 | 27:28 |