Total Yards
SMU392
Arizona441
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Arizona at SMU
Jan 3, 2026 • Completed • Neutral Site
Trust & Will Holiday Bowl
Season 2025PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Arizona
Big 12
Final Score
19 - 24
AS
Home
SMU
ACC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
SMU278
Arizona265
Rushing Yards
SMU114
Arizona176
Turnovers
SMU3
Arizona1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature64°F
Wind4 mph S
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
3.56
Postgame Win Probability
SMU: 94.3%
Arizona: 5.7%
Player Game Leaders
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Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
SMU vs Arizona box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
SMU26:48
Arizona33:12
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
SMU holds off Arizona 24-19
SMU defeated Arizona 24-19 in Week 1 of the 2025 postseason slate, finishing with a 392-441 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
SMU set the terms early in a game that finished 24-19. (04:18) Shotgun #27 T.Harden rush left for 3 yards gain to the ARIZ00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:16 #95 S.Keltner kick attempt good (H: #43 W.McSparron, LS: #48 M.Tribbett) came with 4:16 left in the first quarter, giving SMU the first major swing.
SMU's box score carried the story: 392 total yards, 114 rushing yards, and 278 passing yards. Arizona finished with 441 total yards, including 176 on the ground and 265 through the air.
SMU converted 3-10 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-1, SMU led 24-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was (00:29) #95 S.Keltner field goal attempt from 24 yards GOOD (H: #43 W.McSparron, LS: #48 M.Tribbett), clock 00:29.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
(04:18) Shotgun #27 T.Harden rush left for 3 yards gain to the ARIZ00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:16 #95 S.Keltner kick attempt good (H: #43 W.McSparron, LS: #48 M.Tribbett) (SMU led 14-0 over Arizona).
Rushing Touchdown
(13:58) No Huddle-Shotgun #27 T.Harden rush middle for 1 yard gain to the ARIZ00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 13:58 #95 S.Keltner kick attempt good (H: #43 W.McSparron, LS: #48 M.Tribbett) (SMU led 7-0 over Arizona).
Rushing Touchdown
(09:37) #44 S.Eby rush right for 1 yard gain to the ARIZ00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 09:33 #95 S.Keltner kick attempt good (H: #43 W.McSparron, LS: #48 M.Tribbett) (SMU led 21-0 over Arizona).
Field Goal Good
(00:29) #95 S.Keltner field goal attempt from 24 yards GOOD (H: #43 W.McSparron, LS: #48 M.Tribbett), clock 00:29 (SMU led 24-0 over Arizona).
Passing Touchdown
(02:42) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 N.Fifita pass complete deep middle to #6 J.Whatley caught at SMU00, for 28 yards to the SMU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 02:37, 1ST DOWN #1 N.Fifita pass attempt failed #… (Arizona led 6-24 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
(08:47) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 N.Fifita pass complete short right to #12 T.Spivey caught at SMU00, for 10 yards to the SMU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:40, 1ST DOWN Timeout SMU, clock 08:48 #1 N.Fif… (Arizona led 12-24 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-19
SMU defeated Arizona.
Total yards
392-441
SMU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
114
SMU averaged 3.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
278
SMU averaged 8.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-10
SMU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-16
Arizona's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
3-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | SMU | Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 392 | 441 |
| Passing Yards | 278 | 265 |
| Rushing Yards | 114 | 176 |
| First Downs | 18 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-10 | 8-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-45 | 6-60 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-32 | 28-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 26:48 | 33:12 |