Numbers and notes: SMU 66, TCU 42

[PonyPride]

SMU Postgame Notes – September 21, 2024
Battle for the Iron Skillet
SMU 66, TCU 42
SMU (3-1), TCU (2-2)
Gerald J. Ford Stadium – Dallas, Texas

NEXT GAME

SMU’s First ACC Game
Florida State – Saturday, September 28 – 7pm CT – Gerald J. Ford Stadium – Dallas, Texas
TV: ACC Network
Radio: KTCK 96.7 FM/1310 AM | SMU Mobile App/Varsity Network
Tickets: smumustangs.com/tickets

ATTENDANCE

SMU had a student attendance record of 4,728

FORD STADIUM SMU STUDENT ATTENDANCE
1 — TCU, 9-21-2024: 4,728
2 — HCU, 8-31-2024: 4,707
3 — TCU, 9-24-2022: 4,590
4 — Lamar, 9-10-2022: 4,435

Today’s attendance of 33,168 (sellout) ranks 8th in a game at Ford Stadium.

FORD STADIUM ATTENDANCE
1 — Army, 12-30-2010 — 36,742
2 — TCU, 9-24-2022 — 35,569
3 — TCU, 9-24-2010 — 35,481
4 — Texas A&M, 9-20-2014 — 34,820
5 — Texas Tech, 8-30-2013 — 34,790
6 — Stephen F Austin, 9-5-2009 — 34,749
7 — Texas Tech, 9-4-2004 — 34,689
8 — TCU, 9-21-2024 — 33,168

TEAM NOTES
Captains: Brandon Crossley (#1, CB, Gr.), Roderick Daniels Jr. (#13, WR, Sr.), Justin Osborne (#51, OL, Gr.), Elijah Roberts (#5, DE, Sr.)

SMU is 3-1
SMU is 21-10 under Rhett Lashlee
SMU is 12-2 in last 14 games
SMU is 10-1 in last 11 home games

SMU won 66-42
Most by either team in series history (was 62 by TCU in 2000)
SMU led 41-21 at halftime - most points for SMU in any half in series history (was 35 in 1st half in 1985 - W, 56-21)
That ties for 7th in a game in SMU history
This is 7th time SMU has scored 50+ under Rhett Lashlee

SMU SINGLE-GAME SCORING
1 — Houston (W, 77-63), 11-5-2022 — 77
2 — Houston (W, 72-42), 10-18-2012 — 72
3 — Daniel Baker (W, 70-0), 9-25-1920 — 70
4 — Prairie View A&M (W, 69-0) 9-16-2023 — 69
Tulsa (W, 69-10) 10-28-2023 — 69
6 — North Texas State (W, 68-0), 9-24-1927 — 68
7 — North Texas State (66-0), 10-7-1922 — 66
TCU, 9-21-2024 — 66

SMU scored 3 non-offensive touchdowns (interception return, fumble return, punt return). That is the most since 4 non-offensive TDs (3 interception returns, fumble return) vs Houston 10/18/2012 (W, 72-42)
Ahmaad Moses 60-yard interception return
Brandon Crossley 51-yard fumble return
Roderick Daniels Jr. 69-yard punt return

SMU had 5 takeaways (3 fumbles, 2 interceptions)
This is the most takeaways since 5 at East Carolina 11/12/16 (W, 55-31)
11 takeaways in the past 3 games – At least 3 takeaways in 3 straight games
Interceptions: Ahmaad Moses (2 – returned first pick 60 yards for TD)
First Mustang with multiple interceptions since Nick Roberts vs Houston 11/5/22 (W, 77-63)
Forced Fumble: Ahmad Walker, Elijah Roberts, Jahari
Fumble recovery: Brandon Crossley (51-yard return for TD), Jahfari Harvey, Ahmad Walker
Second fumble return TD for SMU this season (Anthony Booker 16 yards vs HCU 8/31)

Roderick Daniels Jr. had a 69-yard punt return for a TD, the second of his career (67 yards at Temple 10/20/23)
He is the first Mustang with multiple punt return TDs since John Simmons 1977-80 (2)

Brashard Smith (#1, RB, Sr.) – Jet Award Watch List
Had a career-high 4 total TDs, including a career-high 3 rushing TDs (also had a 2-point reception)
Most total TDs by a Mustang since Courtland Sutton (4 receiving) vs North Texas 9/9/17
First Mustang with 3 rushing TDs since Tyler Lavine (3) vs Navy 11/25/23
Career-high 190 all-purpose yards (18-127 rushing w/ 3 TDs, 2-24 receiving w/ a TD, 1-39 kick returns)
4th straight game with 100+ all-purpose yards

SMU has won 3 of past 5 in the Battle for the Iron Skillet

The CW Highlights
Brandon Crossley 51-yard fumble return TD https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/41364796
Roderick Daniles Jr. 69-yard punt return TD https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/41365091
Kevin Jennings 24-yard TD pass to Brashard Smith https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/41367115

SMU had 7 receivers catch a pass
SMU has had at least 7 different receivers catch a pass in 21 straight games

SMU INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
RJ Maryland (#82, TE, Jr.) – Mackey Award Watch List, Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Best Tight End
3-16 receiving
Now has 1,005 career receiving yards

SMU CAREER RECEPTIONS - TIGHT ENDS
1 — John Hampton, 2000-02 — 114
2 — Kylen Granson, 2019-20 — 78
3 — RJ Maryland, 2022- — 75

SMU CAREER RECEIVING YARDS - TIGHT ENDS
1 — John Hampton, 2000-02 — 1,485
2 — Kylen Granson, 2019-20 — 1,257
3 — RJ Maryland, 2022- — 1,005

Collin Rogers (#41, K, Jr.)
Career-high 16 points (7 PATs, 3 FGs)
7-7 on PATs
Set the SMU CAREER PAT RECORD with 136 (was 130 by Eddie Garcia 1978-81)
3-4 on FGs (51, 49, 45; missed 53)
Set the SMU CAREER FG RECORD with 47 (was 44 by Eddie Garcia 1978-81, Chase Hover 2011-13)

SMU CAREER POINTS
1 — Doak Walker, 1945, 47-49 — 288
Eric Dickerson, 1979-82 — 288
Xavier Jones, 2015-19 — 288
4 — Zach Line, 2009-12 — 282
5 — Collin Rogers, 2022- — 277
6 — Eddie Garcia, 1978-81 — 262

ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUAL NOTES

Roderick Daniels Jr. (#13, WR, Sr.)
Had a 69-yard punt return TD, second punt return TD of his career
Was also 3-15 rushing

Jordan Hudson (#8, WR, Jr.)
2-10 receiving with a TD (2nd TD of the season)

Kevin Jennings (#7, QB, So.)
14-19 passing for 137 yards with 2 TDs

Jonathan McGill (#2, S, Gr.) – Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Nominee, Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
Season-high 6 tackles, including a TFL

Ahmaad Moses (#3, S, Jr.)
Career-high 2 interceptions (now has 3 for career)
Had a 60-yard interception return for a TD
Had 4 tackles

Isaiah Nwokobia (#23, S, Jr.)
Had 6 tackles

Justin Osborne (#51, OL, Gr.) – Outland Trophy Watch List, Remington Trophy Watch List
Has played 49 games at SMU with 46 starts

Logan Parr (#71, OL, Gr.) – Lombardi Award Watch List
16th consecutive starts

Elijah Roberts (#5, DE, Sr.) - Bednarik Award Watch List
Had 3 tackles, including 2 TFLs and a sack with a forced fumble

Cameron Robertson (#15, DE, Jr.)
Career-high 6 tackles, including half a TFL

Cale Sanders (#22, S, Sr.)
Season-high tying 6 tackles (one off career high)
Had a TFL

Brashard Smith (#1, RB, Sr.) – Jet Award Watch List
Had a career-high 4 total TDs, including a career-high 3 rushing TDs (also had a 2-point reception)
Most total TDs by a Mustang since Courtland Sutton (4 receiving) vs North Texas 9/9/17
First Mustang with 3 rushing TDs since Tyler Lavine (3) vs Navy 11/25/23
Career-high 190 all-purpose yards (18-127 rushing w/ 3 TDs, 2-24 receiving w/ a TD, 1-39 kick returns)
4th straight game with 100+ all-purpose yards

Ahmad Walker (#34, LB, Sr.)
Team-high 9 tackles (one short of career high)
Had a forced fumble (3rd if career) and a fumble recovery (2nd of career)

Kobe Wilson (#24, LB, Gr.)
Had 6 tackles

[Charleston Pony]

Impressive game for our guys, that's for sure. When will Rogers become SMU's all-time leading scorer? Would love to see that happen next week vs FSU but it won't take long now

[PlanoStang]

Sagarin has us #27, and froggies #47 this morning. Last week I think it was TCU #30 and SMU #41. Might get votes in top 25 polls.

[PNW_Stang]

Forgot: Sonny Dykes was the first Power Conference head coach kicked out of a game since ________

[PlanoStang]

I'll guess Ohio State's Woody Hayes.

[SmooBoy]

PP-will Rich and Scott’s highlights be posted here from SoundCloud? Super interested in ALL of them.

[peruna81]

Forgot: Sonny Dykes was the first Power Conference head coach kicked out of a game since ________

Mr Patterson?