The 2019 SMU Mustangs football team represented Southern Methodist University during the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Mustangs were led by second-year head coach Sonny Dykes and played their home games at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in University Park, Texas, a separate city within the city limits of Dallas. They competed as members of the West Division of the American Athletic Conference.
2019 SMU Mustangs football | |
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Boca Raton Bowl, L 28–52 vs. Florida Atlantic | |
Conference | American Athletic Conference |
West Division | |
Record | 10–3 (6–2 The American) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Rhett Lashlee (2nd season) |
Offensive scheme | Spread |
Defensive coordinator | Kevin Kane (2nd season) |
Base defense | 3–4 |
Home stadium | Gerald J. Ford Stadium |
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No. 21 Cincinnati xy | 7 | – | 1 | 11 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 24 UCF | 6 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Temple | 5 | – | 3 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Florida | 2 | – | 6 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
East Carolina | 1 | – | 7 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
UConn | 0 | – | 8 | 2 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No. 17 Memphis xy$ | 7 | – | 1 | 12 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 20 Navy x | 7 | – | 1 | 11 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SMU | 6 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tulane | 3 | – | 5 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Houston | 2 | – | 6 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tulsa | 2 | – | 6 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Championship: Memphis 29, Cincinnati 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Mustangs started the season 8–0, their first 8–0 start to a season since 1982. The team's non-conference schedule was capped off with a 41–38 victory over rival TCU, their first victory over the Horned Frogs since 2011. Following a 48–21 victory over the South Florida Bulls in week 5, the Mustangs entered the AP Poll at no. 24, their first poll ranking since the team received the NCAA's death penalty in February 1987.[1] The team's first loss of the season would come on November 2 against the Memphis Tigers. The team went on to play in the Boca Raton Bowl, falling to Florida Atlantic.
Preseason
editRecruiting class
editReferences:[2]
Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
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Ulysses Bentley IV Running Back |
Houston, TX | C. E. King HS | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | - | Dec 19, 2018 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
CeTaidrian "Tai" Brooks Offensive lineman |
Allen, TX | Allen HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 315 lb (143 kg) | - | Dec 19, 2018 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Cobe Bryant Offensive lineman |
Auburn Hills, MI | Rochester HS Riverside CC |
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 295 lb (134 kg) | - | Dec 19, 2018 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Keontae "Keke" Burns Wide receiver |
Pittsburg, TX | Pittsburg HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | - | Dec 19, 2018 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Elijah Chatman Defensive tackle |
Shreveport, LA | Evangel Christian Academy | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 270 lb (120 kg) | - | Dec 19, 2018 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Donald Clay Safety |
New Orleans, LA | John Curtis HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | - | Dec 19, 2018 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Chace Cromartie Safety |
Cibolo, TX | Steele HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | - | Dec 19, 2018 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Luke Evans Inside linebacker |
Liberty, TX | Liberty HS | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | 186 lb (84 kg) | - | Feb 6, 2019 |
Star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Carson Garrett Kicker |
Dallas, TX | Bishop Lynch HS | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | 186 lb (84 kg) | - | Feb 6, 2019 |
Star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Terrance Gipson Quarterback |
Houston, TX | Westfield HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | - | Dec 19, 2018 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Danielson Ike Offensive guard |
Kansas City, MO | Rockhurst HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 320 lb (150 kg) | - | Feb 6, 2019 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
T. J. McDaniel Running back |
Southlake, TX | Carroll HS | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 187 lb (85 kg) | - | Feb 6, 2019 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Henry Mossberg Offensive guard |
Southlake, TX | Carroll HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 260 lb (120 kg) | - | Feb 6, 2019 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Nelson Paul Defensive end |
Bunnell, FL | Flagler Palm Coast HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | - | Dec 19, 2018 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Rashee Rice Wide receiver |
North Richland Hills, TX | Richland HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | - | Dec 19, 2018 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Roderick Roberson Jr. Safety |
Royse City, TX | Royse City HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | - | Dec 19, 2018 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Parker Stone Wide receiver |
Dallas, TX | Parish Episcopal | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | - | Feb 6, 2019 |
Star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Warren Walls Defensive end |
Dallas, TX | Bishop Lynch HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | - | Dec 19, 2018 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Sam Westfall Cornerback |
Saint George, UT | Dixie HS Mesa CC |
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | - | Dec 19, 2020 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Calvin Wiggins Wide receiver |
Trophy Club, TX | Bryon Nelson HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | - | Dec 19, 2020 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: |
Award watch lists
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Award | Player | Position | Year |
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Maxwell Award | James Proche | WR | Sr |
AFCA Good Words Award | Demerick Gary | DT | Sr |
Biletnikoff Award | James Proche | WR | Sr |
Biletnikoff Award | Reggie Roberson, Jr. | WR | Sr |
Rimington Trophy | Hayden Howerton | OL | Jr |
Paul Hornung Award | James Proche | WR | Sr |
Wuerffel Trophy | Tyler Page | WR | Jr |
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award | James Proche | WR | Sr |
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award | Reggie Roberson, Jr. | WR | Sr |
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award | Shane Buechele | QB | Sr |
References:[3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
AAC media poll
editThe AAC media poll was released on July 16, 2019, with the Mustangs predicted to finish fourth in the AAC West Division.[10]
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Predicted finish | Team | Votes (1st place) |
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1 | Memphis | 165 (15) |
2 | Houston | 162 (14) |
3 | Tulane | 108 |
4 | SMU | 87 (1) |
5 | Navy | 70 |
6 | Tulsa | 38 |
Preseason All-AAC teams
editSMU placed nine players to the All-AAC team, sanctioned by Athlon Sports.[11]
Offense 1st team
3rd team
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Defensive 2nd team
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Special teams 4th team
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Schedule
editSMU's 2019 schedule will begin with four non-conference games: first on the road against Arkansas State of the Sun Belt Conference, then at home against North Texas of Conference USA, then at home against Texas State, also of the Sun Belt Conference, and finally on the road against cross-town rival TCU of the Big 12 Conference. In American Athletic Conference play, the Mustangs will play the other members of the West Division and draw East Carolina, South Florida, and Temple from the East Division. They will not play Cincinnati, Connecticut, or UCF as part of the regular season.
Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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August 31 | 6:00 p.m. | at Arkansas State* | ESPN+ | W 37–30 | 22,076 | ||
September 7 | 6:00 p.m. | North Texas* | ESPN3 | W 49–27 | 22,766 | ||
September 14 | 6:00 p.m. | Texas State* |
| ESPN3 | W 47–17 | 17,469 | |
September 21 | 2:30 p.m. | at No. 25 TCU* | FS1 | W 41–38 | 41,250 | ||
September 28 | 3:00 p.m. | at South Florida | ESPNU | W 48–21 | 28,850 | ||
October 5 | 6:30 p.m. | Tulsa | No. 24 |
| ESPNU | W 43–37 3OT | 28,142 |
October 19 | 2:30 p.m. | Temple | No. 19 |
| ESPN2 | W 45–21 | 23,132 |
October 24 | 6:30 p.m. | at Houston | No. 16 | ESPN | W 34–31 | 24,543 | |
November 2 | 6:30 p.m. | at No. 24 Memphis | No. 15 | ABC | L 48–54 | 59,506 | |
November 9 | 11:00 a.m. | East Carolina | No. 25 |
| ESPNU | W 59–51 | 29,528 |
November 23 | 2:30 p.m. | at Navy | No. 25 | CBSSN | L 28–35 | 33,732 | |
November 30 | 3:00 p.m. | Tulane |
| ESPNU | W 37–20 | 20,761 | |
December 21 | 2:30 p.m. | at Florida Atlantic* | ABC | L 28–52 | 23,187 | ||
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Source:[12]
Roster
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Game summaries
editAt Arkansas State
editPregame line | Over/under |
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Arkansas State | –1.5 |
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Mustangs | 3 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 37 |
Red Wolves | 7 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 30 |
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Statistics | SMU | Arkansas State |
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First downs | 29 | 25 |
Total yards | 508 | 414 |
Rushing yards | 148 | 90 |
Passing yards | 360 | 324 |
Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
Time of possession | 35:14 | 24:46 |
North Texas
editPregame line | Over/under |
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SMU | –3.5 |
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Mean Green | 0 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 27 |
Mustangs | 21 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 49 |
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Statistics | North Texas | SMU |
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First downs | 21 | 25 |
Total yards | 396 | 503 |
Rushing yards | 211 | 211 |
Passing yards | 185 | 292 |
Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
Time of possession | 34:44 | 25:16 |
Texas State
editPregame line | Over/under |
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SMU | –17.5 |
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Bobcats | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
Mustangs | 7 | 6 | 21 | 13 | 47 |
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Statistics | Texas State | SMU |
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First downs | 15 | 23 |
Total yards | 241 | 639 |
Rushing yards | 16 | 390 |
Passing yards | 225 | 249 |
Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
Time of possession | 29:06 | 30:54 |
With the victory, the Mustangs improved to 3–0, their first 3–0 start since the 1984 season.[13]
At TCU
editPregame line | Over/under |
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TCU | –8.0 |
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Mustangs | 18 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 41 |
No. 25 Horned Frogs | 7 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 38 |
at Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX
- Date: September 21
- Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: 93 °F (34 °C); partly cloudy
- Game attendance: 41,250
- Referee: Adam Savoie
- TV: FoxSports1
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Statistics | SMU | TCU |
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First downs | 16 | 23 |
Total yards | 406 | 424 |
Rushing yards | 118 | 236 |
Passing yards | 288 | 188 |
Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
Time of possession | 29:55 | 30:05 |
The Mustangs built a 15–0 lead in the 1st quarter and never trailed in the game. SMU lead 31–17 at halftime, but the Horned Frogs rallied in the 2nd half to trail by 3 points late in the 4th. The Mustangs held on and stopped the comeback attempt, winning 41–38. This is SMU's first win over TCU since 2011.[14]
At South Florida
editPregame line | Over/under |
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SMU | –7.5 |
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Mustangs | 14 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 48 |
Bulls | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 21 |
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Statistics | SMU | South Florida |
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First downs | 31 | 22 |
Total yards | 497 | 342 |
Rushing yards | 245 | 54 |
Passing yards | 252 | 288 |
Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
Time of possession | 31:48 | 28:12 |
Tulsa
editPregame line | Over/under |
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SMU | –12.0 |
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | 2OT | 3OT | Total |
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Golden Hurricane | 3 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
No. 24 Mustangs | 6 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 43 |
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Statistics | Tulsa | SMU |
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First downs | 22 | 26 |
Total yards | 500 | 437 |
Rushing yards | 154 | 127 |
Passing yards | 346 | 310 |
Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
Time of possession | 29:22 | 30:38 |
Temple
editPregame line | Over/under |
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SMU | –9.5 |
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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RV Owls | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
No. 19 Mustangs | 10 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 45 |
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Statistics | Temple | SMU |
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First downs | 14 | 34 |
Total yards | 273 | 655 |
Rushing yards | 69 | 198 |
Passing yards | 204 | 457 |
Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
Time of possession | 25:45 | 34:15 |
At Houston
editPregame line | Over/under |
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SMU | –12.5 |
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 16 Mustangs | 7 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 34 |
Cougars | 0 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 31 |
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Statistics | SMU | Houston |
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First downs | 22 | 22 |
Total yards | 385 | 514 |
Rushing yards | 182 | 107 |
Passing yards | 203 | 407 |
Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
Time of possession | 28:13 | 31:37 |
At Memphis
editPregame line | Over/under |
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Memphis | –6.5 |
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 15 Mustangs | 7 | 10 | 7 | 24 | 48 |
No. 24 Tigers | 7 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 54 |
at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, Memphis, TN
- Date: November 2
- Game time: 6:30 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: 49 °F (9 °C); clear
- Game attendance: 59,506
- Referee: Adam Savoie
- TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst) and Maria Taylor (sideline)
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Statistics | SMU | Memphis |
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First downs | 27 | 26 |
Total yards | 553 | 514 |
Rushing yards | 97 | 164 |
Passing yards | 456 | 350 |
Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
Time of possession | 27:01 | 32:59 |
Memphis hosted the Mustangs in the first-ever College GameDay appearance for the Tigers, and just the second for SMU. The Mustangs jumped out to an early lead in front of the sold-out crowd, and the two teams traded scores to reach halftime with a 17-23 score in favor of Memphis. The Tigers never trailed in the second half, although the Mustangs drew within one score on a Shane Buechele pass to James Proche and Jaylon Thomas's two-point conversion late in the fourth quarter. Memphis handed SMU its first loss of the season.
East Carolina
editPregame line | Over/under |
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SMU | –22.5 |
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Pirates | 7 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 51 |
No. 25 Mustangs | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 59 |
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Statistics | East Carolina | SMU |
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First downs | 27 | 33 |
Total yards | 644 | 636 |
Rushing yards | 146 | 222 |
Passing yards | 498 | 414 |
Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
Time of possession | 31:05 | 28:55 |
At Navy
editPregame line | Over/under |
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Navy | –3.5 |
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 25 Mustangs | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
Midshipmen | 7 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 35 |
at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, MD
- Date: November 23
- Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Temperature: 43 °F (6 °C) • Wind: S 3-5 mph • Weather: Overcast Skies
- Game attendance: 33,732
- Referee: Mike Roche
- TV announcers (CBS Sports Network): John Sadak (play-by-play), Randy Cross (analyst) & Sheehan Stanwick-Burch (sideline)
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Statistics | SMU | Navy |
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First downs | 15 | 28 |
Total yards | 344 | 540 |
Rushing yards | 93 | 378 |
Passing yards | 251 | 162 |
Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
Time of possession | 20:20 | 39:40 |
Tulane
editPregame line | Over/under |
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SMU | –3.0 |
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Green Wave | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
Mustangs | 14 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 37 |
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Statistics | Tulane | SMU |
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First downs | 26 | 18 |
Total yards | 465 | 377 |
Rushing yards | 223 | 197 |
Passing yards | 242 | 180 |
Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
Time of possession | 36:09 | 23:51 |
At Florida Atlantic (Boca Raton Bowl)
editPregame line | Over/under |
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SMU | –7.0 |
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Mustangs | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 28 |
Owls | 7 | 21 | 14 | 10 | 52 |
at FAU Stadium, Boca Raton, FL
- Date: December 21
- Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 76 °F (24 °C) • Wind: E 21 mph
- Game attendance: 23,187
- Referee: Kyle Olson
- TV announcers (ABC): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Joey Galloway (analyst) and Pat McAfee (sideline)
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Statistics | SMU | Florida Atlantic |
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First downs | 24 | 30 |
Total yards | 425 | 521 |
Rushing yards | 120 | 188 |
Passing yards | 305 | 333 |
Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
Time of possession | 28:56 | 31:04 |
Statistics
editScoring
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Rankings
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Final |
AP | — | — | — | — | RV | 24 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 23 | 20 | 21 | RV | RV | RV | RV |
Coaches | — | — | — | RV | RV | RV | 22 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 23 | 20 | 21 | RV | RV | RV | RV |
CFP | Not released | 25 | — | 25 | — | — | — | Not released |
Postseason
editAll-American Athletic Conference Football Team
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Players drafted into the NFL
editRound | Pick | Player | Position | NFL club |
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6 | 201 | James Proche | WR | Baltimore Ravens |
References
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- ^ "SMU Football Adds Standout Class". SMU Athletics. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ "Proche Named To Maxwell Award Watch List". SMU Athletics. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Gary Named Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Nominee". SMU Athletics. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Proche, Roberson Jr. Named To Biletnikoff Watch List". SMU Athletics. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Howerton Earns Rimington Trophy Preseason Accolades". SMU Athletics. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Proche Named To Paul Hornung Award Preseason Watch List". SMU Athletics. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Page Honored As Wuerffel Trophy Nominee". SMU Athletics. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Three Mustangs Named To Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List". SMU Athletics. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "UCF chosen as Favorite in 2019 Preseason Media Poll". TheAmerican.org. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
- ^ Lassan, Steven. "American Athletic 2019 All-Conference Team". AthlonSports.com. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "2019 SMU Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
- ^ Dean, Richard (September 20, 2019). "College Football preview: SMU at TCU". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
- ^ Davison, Drew (September 21, 2019). "TCU football: SMU Mustangs hold on for 41-38 victory, recap". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
- ^ "American Announces 2019 Postseason Football Honors". theamerican.org. Retrieved June 27, 2020.