ncaaf Game Recap< BACK

Mustangs Down Memphis 34-31 - Match Report

SMU won 34-31 on Saturday against Memphis behind a 147-yard receiving performance from Rashee Rice at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Bettors who backed the Mustangs were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -4.0. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 68.5.

Tyler Lavine rushed for 64 yards, while Roderick Daniels Jr. added 25 yards in the win. Rashee Rice and Jordan Kerley added 147 and 76 receiving yards respectively.

Jevyon Ducker rushed for 81 yards for Memphis, while Asa Martin added 36 yards. Seth Henigan threw for 287 yards for the Tigers, while receivers Javon Ivory and Asa Martin had 98 and 74 yards respectively.

Memphis outgained SMU 439-424 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 27-20 by the Tigers.

Memphis led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 31:18-28:42 split in that important category.