Total Yards
SMU415
California254
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2024)
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California at SMU
Nov 30, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 14
Away
California
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Final Score
6 - 38
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Passing Yards
SMU300
California159
Rushing Yards
SMU115
California95
Turnovers
SMU0
California1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature59°F
Wind6 mph SW
Humidity
31%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
SMU vs California box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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SMU28:43
California31:17
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
SMU pulls away from California 38-6
SMU defeated California 38-6 in Week 14 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 415-254 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
SMU set the terms early in a game that finished 38-6. Brashard Smith run for 5 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) came with {'seconds': 4, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving SMU the first major swing.
SMU's box score carried the story: 415 total yards, 115 rushing yards, and 300 passing yards. California finished with 254 total yards, including 95 on the ground and 159 through the air.
SMU converted 3-10 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, SMU led 21-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Collin Rogers 48 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Brashard Smith run for 5 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) (SMU led 14-0 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Matthew Hibner 11 Yd pass from Kevin Jennings (Collin Rogers Kick) (SMU led 7-0 over California).
Rushing Touchdown
Derrick McFall run for 8 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) (SMU led 21-0 over California).
Field Goal Good
Ryan Coe 40 yd FG GOOD (California led 3-21 over SMU).
Field Goal Good
Ryan Coe 53 yd FG GOOD (California led 6-21 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Preston Stone pass complete to Key'Shawn Smith for 40 yds for a TD (Gabriel Lozano KICK) (SMU led 38-6 over California).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-6
SMU defeated California.
Total yards
415-254
SMU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
115
SMU averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
300
SMU averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-10
SMU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-15
California's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | SMU | California |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 415 | 254 |
| Passing Yards | 300 | 159 |
| Rushing Yards | 115 | 95 |
| First Downs | 20 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-10 | 3-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 17-137 | 7-57 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-34 | 14-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 28:43 | 31:17 |