Total Yards
Clemson352
SMU429
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SMU at Clemson
Oct 18, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 8
Away
SMU
ACC
Final Score
35 - 24
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Clemson
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Clemson317
SMU290
Rushing Yards
Clemson35
SMU139
Turnovers
Clemson1
SMU1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature76°F
Wind10 mph SW
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
5.47
Postgame Win Probability
Clemson: 57.9%
SMU: 42.1%
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Clemson vs SMU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Clemson31:15
SMU28:45
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
SMU beats Clemson 35-24
SMU defeated Clemson 35-24 in Week 8 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 429-352 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
SMU set the terms early in a game that finished 35-24. Kevin Jennings pass complete to Jordan Hudson for 70 yds for a TD (Sam Keltner KICK) came with 3:52 left in the first quarter, giving SMU the first major swing.
SMU's box score carried the story: 429 total yards, 139 rushing yards, and 290 passing yards. Clemson finished with 352 total yards, including 35 on the ground and 317 through the air.
SMU converted 7-17 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, SMU led 16-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kevin Jennings pass complete to Jordan Hudson for 70 yds for a TD (Sam Keltner KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Kevin Jennings pass complete to Jordan Hudson for 70 yds for a TD (Sam Keltner KICK) (SMU led 7-0 over Clemson).
Passing Touchdown
Christopher Vizzina pass complete to T.J. Moore for 32 yds for a TD (Nolan Hauser KICK) (Clemson led 7-10 over SMU).
Field Goal Good
Sam Keltner 48 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 13-7 over Clemson).
Field Goal Good
Sam Keltner 51 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 10-0 over Clemson).
Field Goal Good
Sam Keltner 48 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 16-7 over Clemson).
Passing Touchdown
Christopher Vizzina pass complete to T.J. Moore for 62 yds for a TD (Nolan Hauser KICK) (Clemson led 14-16 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-24
SMU defeated Clemson.
Total yards
429-352
SMU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
139
SMU averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
290
SMU averaged 6.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-17
SMU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-19
Clemson's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Clemson | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 352 | 429 |
| Passing Yards | 317 | 290 |
| Rushing Yards | 35 | 139 |
| First Downs | 19 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-19 | 7-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-9 | 5-60 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 29-42 | 23-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 31:15 | 28:45 |