Total Yards
SMU400
East Texas A&M351
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2025)
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East Texas A&M at SMU
Aug 31, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 1
Away
East Texas A&M
Road profile
Final Score
13 - 42
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Passing Yards
SMU260
East Texas A&M244
Rushing Yards
SMU140
East Texas A&M107
Turnovers
SMU3
East Texas A&M3
Game Conditions
Temperature89°F
Wind7 mph NE
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
SMU vs East Texas A&M box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
SMU21:01
East Texas A&M38:59
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
SMU pulls away from East Texas A&M 42-13
SMU defeated East Texas A&M 42-13 in Week 1 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 400-351 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
SMU set the terms early in a game that finished 42-13. Will Madonna pass intercepted Alexander Kilgore return for 10 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) came with 5:32 left in the first quarter, giving East Texas A&M the first major swing.
SMU's box score carried the story: 400 total yards, 140 rushing yards, and 260 passing yards. East Texas A&M finished with 351 total yards, including 107 on the ground and 244 through the air.
SMU converted 4-10 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-3, SMU led 21-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kevin Jennings pass complete to Romello Brinson for 63 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK).
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Will Madonna pass intercepted Alexander Kilgore return for 10 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) (East Texas A&M led 0-14 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Kevin Jennings pass complete to Romello Brinson for 63 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) (SMU led 7-0 over East Texas A&M).
Field Goal Good
Ozlo Rigby 29 yd FG GOOD (East Texas A&M led 3-21 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
Chris Johnson Jr. run for 22 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) (SMU led 21-0 over East Texas A&M).
Punt
Ben Mahen punt for 52 yds , Marcellus Barnes Jr. returns for 76 yds for a TD SMU Penalty, Offensive Holding (Jaelyn Davis-Robinson) to the ETAM 0 (East Texas A&M led 0-27 over SMU).
Interception Return Touchdown
Eric Rodriguez pass intercepted Ahmaad Moses return for 95 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) (East Texas A&M led 3-28 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-13
SMU defeated East Texas A&M.
Total yards
400-351
SMU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
140
SMU averaged 4.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
260
SMU averaged 8.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-10
SMU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-20
East Texas A&M's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
3-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | SMU | East Texas A&M |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 400 | 351 |
| Passing Yards | 260 | 244 |
| Rushing Yards | 140 | 107 |
| First Downs | 25 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-10 | 6-20 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-84 | 11-80 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-30 | 20-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 21:01 | 38:59 |