Total Yards
TCU519
SMU384
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SMU at TCU
Sep 20, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 4
Away
SMU
ACC
Final Score
24 - 35
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TCU
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
TCU379
SMU290
Rushing Yards
TCU140
SMU94
Turnovers
TCU1
SMU2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature88°F
Wind10 mph S
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
6.11
Postgame Win Probability
TCU: 88.4%
SMU: 11.6%
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
TCU vs SMU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
TCU31:06
SMU28:54
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
TCU beats SMU 35-24
TCU defeated SMU 35-24 in Week 4 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 519-384 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
TCU set the terms early in a game that finished 35-24. Josh Hoover pass complete to Eric McAlister for 27 yds for a TD (Nate McCashland KICK) came with 8:56 left in the first quarter, giving TCU the first major swing.
TCU's box score carried the story: 519 total yards, 140 rushing yards, and 379 passing yards. SMU finished with 384 total yards, including 94 on the ground and 290 through the air.
TCU converted 9-17 on third down, went 3-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, TCU led 14-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Josh Hoover pass complete to Eric McAlister for 70 yds for a TD (Nate McCashland KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Josh Hoover pass complete to Eric McAlister for 27 yds for a TD (Nate McCashland KICK) (TCU led 7-0 over SMU).
Field Goal Good
Sam Keltner 28 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 3-7 over TCU).
Passing Touchdown
Kevin Jennings pass complete to Matthew Hibner for 9 yds for a TD (Sam Keltner KICK) (SMU led 10-14 over TCU).
Passing Touchdown
Josh Hoover pass complete to Jeremy Payne for 10 yds for a TD (Nate McCashland KICK) (TCU led 14-3 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Kevin Jennings pass complete to Yamir Knight for 7 yds for a TD (Sam Keltner KICK) (SMU led 17-21 over TCU).
Passing Touchdown
Josh Hoover pass complete to Joseph Manjack IV for 4 yds for a TD (Nate McCashland KICK) (TCU led 21-10 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-24
TCU defeated SMU.
Total yards
519-384
TCU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
140
TCU averaged 3.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
379
TCU averaged 9.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-17
TCU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-13
SMU's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | TCU | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 519 | 384 |
| Passing Yards | 379 | 290 |
| Rushing Yards | 140 | 94 |
| First Downs | 24 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-17 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-4 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-65 | 7-70 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-40 | 24-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 31:06 | 28:54 |