Numbers and notes: No. 20 SMU 48, No. 18/17 Pitt 25
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2024 1:35 amSMU Postgame Notes – November 2, 2024
[20/20] SMU 48, [18/17] Pitt 25
SMU (8-1, 5-0 ACC), Pitt (7-1, 3-1 ACC)
Gerald J. Ford Stadium – Dallas, Texas
SMU Homecoming
NEXT GAME
Boston College – Saturday, November 16 – TBD. – Gerald J. Ford Stadium – Dallas, Texas
TV: TBD
Radio: TBD | SMU Mobile App / The Varsity Network
SMU – RANKED WIN
SMU won 48-25 - The second-largest margin of victory for SMU over a ranked opponent (44-14 over No. 19 Texas 10/26/1985)
Second ranked win this season – won 34-27 at No. 22 Louisville on 10/5
This is the first time SMU has won a ranked vs ranked HOME game since 1949 (No. 11 SMU def. #19 Texas 7-6 on 10/29/1949)
ATTENDANCE - SELLOUT
SMU had a sellout crowd of 34,648
This is the second straight sellout (34,879 vs Florida State 9/28)
The first back-to-back sellouts at Ford Stadium (opened in 2000)
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. Florida State, 9-28-2024: 34,879
5. Texas A&M, 9-20-2014: 34,820
6. Texas Tech, 8-30-2013: 34,790
7. Stephen F Austin, 9-5-2009: 34,749
8. Texas Tech, 9-4-2004: 34,689
9. Pitt, 11-2-2024: 34,648
10. TCU, 9-21-2024: 33,168
11. Kansas, 9-2-2000: 32,267
12. 4/4 Baylor, 9-4-2015: 32,047
13. Texas A&M, 9-15-2012: 32,016
14. Texas Tech, 9-7-2002: 32,000
TEAM NOTES
Captains: Anthony Booker Jr. (#10, DT, Gr.), Carter Campbell (#30, WR, Gr.), Kevin Jennings (#7, QB, So.), Kobe Wilson (#24, LB, Gr.)
14 straight conference wins extends the SMU RECORD (previously 11 – last 4 of 1981 and first 7 of 1982)
This is the first time SMU has started at least 5-0 in conference play in back-to-back seasons since 1947 (5-0-1) and 1948 (5-0-1)
SMU is 8-1
Best start since 2019 (8-1)
SMU is 26-10 under Rhett Lashlee
SMU is 18-3 in conference games under Rhett Lashlee
SMU is 16-1 in last 17 regular-season games
SMU is 12-1 in last 13 home games
SMU is 23-1 under Rhett Lashlee when scoring at least 30 points
FIRST HALF: SMU led 31-3 at halftime
Total Yards: SMU 299, Pitt 143
Rushing Yards: SMU 135, Pitt 21
3rd downs: SMU 5-7, Pitt 1-7
Sacks: SMU 3, Pitt 0
The SMU defense allowed 103 rushing yards on 32 attempts for a 3.2 average
SMU entered the game 1st in the ACC and 5th in NCAA FBS, allowing 88.4 rush yards per game
For the season, SMU is allowing 89.8 rushing yards per game and 2.8 yards per rush
SMU DEFENSE - RUSH YDS/GAME
2024: 89.8
1983: 94.2
2006: 107.5
1965: 109.2
1999: 113.9
2011: 118.3
SMU DEFENSE - RUSH YDS/ATTEMPT
1983: 2.4
1965: 2.6
2024: 2.8
1972: 2.9
1984: 2.9
1982: 2.9
Big Plays
Brashard Smith had a 71-yard TD run at 10:43 2nd Qtr - Longest run for SMU this season (was 59-yard TD by Kevin Jennings at Louisville 10/5)
Matthew Hibner had an 80-yard TD reception from Kevin Jennings – 3rd straight week with a TD pass of at least 80 yards
SMU had 467 yards of total offense (306 passing, 161 rushing)
At least 450 yards in every ACC game
SMU had a season-high tying 4 rushing TDs
5th time this season with at least 3 rushing TDs
Hot Start – SMU scored on 5 of 7 first-half possessions
At the end of the first quarter, SMU led 7-3
For the season SMU has outscored opponents 94-41 in the first quarter
SMU led 31-3 at halftime, for the season SMU has outscored opponents 216-91 in the first half
SMU has led at halftime in 8 straight games, including all 5 ACC games
SMU scored a TD on its opening drive (LJ Johnson 2-yard run – drive 7-75, 2:41)
SMU has scored a TD on its first drive in 4 of 5 ACC games
SMU was 5-5 in the red zone (31-37 on the season)
SMU held Pitt to 5-16 on third downs and 2-4 on 4th down
SMU stopped a pair 4th-down attempts by Pitt in the 3rd QTR
Kevin Jennings (#7, QB, So.)
Was 17-25 passing for 306 yards with 2 TDs (4th game this season with multiple passing TDs)
Has at least 250 passing yards in every ACC game this season
Had an 80-yard TD pass to Matthew Hibner
3rd straight game with a TD pass of at least 80 yards
Career-high receiving yards for Matthew Hibner (3-108 with a TD) and Key’Shawn Smith (3-89)
SMU had 8 receivers catch a pass
SMU has had at least 7 different receivers catch a pass in 25 of the past 26 games\
Brashard Smith (#1, RB, Sr.) – Jet Award Watch List
23-161 rushing with 2 TDs and 4-21 receiving with a TD
Career-high 161 rushing yards
4th multi-rushing TD game of the season
5th 100-yard rushing game of the season
182 all-purpose yards (161 rushing, 21 receiving)
1307 all-purpose yards this season (145.2 per game)
1307 ranks 28th in a season at SMU
100+ all-purpose yards in 8 of 9 games this season (13th career game with 100+)
SMU had 2 takeaways (1 fumbles, 1 interception)
19 takeaways this season – multiple takeaways in 6 games
Forced Fumbles: Jahfari Harvey (strip sack), Alexander Kilgore
Fumbles Recovered: Cameron Robertson
Interceptions: Jonathan McGill (2nd this season, 7th in career)
SMU had 3 sacks, 9 TFLs and 3 QB hurries plus 9 pass breakups
Sacks: Jared Harrison-Hunte, Jahfari Harvey, Isaiah Smith
TFLs: Ahmad Walker (2.5 - tied career high), Isaiah Smith (1.5)
ACC Network Highlights
Key’Shawn Smith 44-yard reception and LJ Johnson Jr. 2-yard TD run https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/42156521
Roderick Daniels Jr. 3-yard TD run https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/42157164
Brashard Smith 71-yard TD run https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/42157304
Brashard Smith 3-yard TD reception from Kevin Jennings https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/42157796
Key’Shawn Smith one-handed 43-yard catch https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/42159120
Brashard Smith 18-yard TD run https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/42159134
SMU LONGEST PASS PLAYS
Matthew Hibner had an 80-yard touchdown reception from Kevin Jennings at 10:07 of the 4th QTR
Career-long reception for Matthew Hibner
Kevin Jennings has a TD pass of at least 80 yards in 3 straight games
LONGEST PASS PLAYS
1. Craig James from Jeff Courtwright, vs. North Texas, 1982: 96t
Aldrick Robinson from Bo Levi Mitchell, ECU, 2009: 96t
3. Aldrick Robinson from Bo Levi Mitchell, at UCF, 2008: 94t
4. Tyler Page from William Brown, HBU 9/29/2018: 92t
5. Roderick Daniels Jr. from Preston Stone vs Prairie View A&M 2023: 91t
6. Johnnie Freeman from David Page, vs. Hawaii, 2001: 90t
7. Courtland Sutton from Ben Hicks, at North Texas 9/3/2016: 88t
8. Moochie Dixon from Kevin Jennings, at Stanford 2024: 87t
9. Paul Page from Gilbert Johnson, at UCLA, 1947: 86
James Proché from Ben Hicks, UCF 11/4/2017: 86t
11. James Whitmore from Mark Eldred, at Houston, 1993: 85
Reggie Roberson Jr. from Shane Buechele, Memphis 10/3/20: 85t
13. Cody Cardwell from Richard Bartel, vs. La. Tech, 2002: 84t
14. Aldrick Robinson from Kyle Padron, at Tulane, 2010: 82t
15. Roderick Daniels Jr. from Kevin Jennings at Duke 2024: 81t
16. Albert Johnson from Ramon Flanigan, vs. New Mexico, 1996: 80t
Ron Morris from Lance McIlhenny, at TCU, 1983: 80t
Freeman Johns from Ricky Wesson, vs. West Virginia, 1975: 80t
Henry Christopher from Don Meredith, vs. Baylor, 1958: 80t
Matthew Hibner from Kevin Jennings, vs. [18/17] Pitt, 2024: 80t
SMU INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
Justin Osborne (#51, OL, Gr.) – Outland Trophy Watch List, Rimington Trophy Watch List
Has played 54 games at SMU with 51 starts
Tied for 7th in career games at SMU
SMU CAREER GAMES PLAYED
1. Tyler Lavine, 2019-23: 61
2. Elijah Chatman, 2019-23: 60
3. Hayden Howerton, 2017-21: 59
Nelson Paul, 2019-23: 59
5. Delano Robinson, 2017-21: 56
6. Shaine Hailey, 2017-21: 55
7. Rodney Clemons, 2015-19: 54
Justin Osborne, 2020-24: 54
9. Mark Voosen, 2009-12: 53
Margus Hunt, 2009-12: 53
Ja'Gared Davis, 2009-12: 53
Collin Rogers (#41, K, Jr.)
12 points (6 PATs, 2 FGs)
Extends SMU CAREER SCORING RECORD – now at 317
6-6 on PATs
Extends SMU CAREER PAT RECORD to 161 (161-1162)
2-2 on FGs (made 50, 27)
Extends SMU CAREER FG RECORD to 52
Extends SMU SEASON RECORD of 50+ FGs to 7 and CAREER RECORD to 9
ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUAL NOTES
Roderick Daniels Jr. (#13, WR, Sr.)
1-3 rushing with a TD (3rd rushing this season)
2-30 receiving
Jared Harrison-Hunte (#81, DL, Sr.)
Had 3 tackles, including a sack plus 2 QB hurries
Jahfari Harvey (#6, DE, Sr.)
Had 2 tackles, including a sack and forced fumble
Matthew Hibner (#88, TE, Gr.)
3-108 receiving with an 80-yard TD
Career high 108 receiving yards, including a career-long 80-yard TD reception
LJ Johnson (#11, RB, Jr.)
6-6 rushing with a TD
5 rushing TDs this season and 11 in his career
Alexander Kilgore (#54, LB, So.)
Career-high 9 tackles, including a half TFL with a pass breakup and a forced fumble
Jonathan McGill (#2, S, Gr.) – Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Nominee, Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
Had 2 tackles and an interception (2nd INT this season and 7th of his career)
Ahmaad Moses (#3, S, Jr.)
Career-high 10 tackles, including half a TFL
Isaiah Nwokobia (#23, S, Jr.)
Had 7 tackles and 2 pass breakups
Logan Parr (#71, OL, Gr.) – Lombardi Award Watch List
21 consecutive starts
Isaac Pearson (#49, P, So.)
6 puns for an average of 44.7 (long of 52)
Had 1 inside the 20
Elijah Roberts (#5, DE, Sr.) - Bednarik Award Watch List
Had a tackle
Cameron Robertson (#15, DE, Jr.)
First career fumble recovery
Isaiah Smith (#58, DE, Jr.)
Had 2 tackles including a sack (has 4.5 sacks this season and 12.5 for his career)
Key’Shawn Smith (#9, WR, Sr.)
3-89 receiving (career-high 89 receiving yards)
Kobe Wilson (#24, LB, Gr.)
Team-high and career-high tying 11 tackles
Ahmad Walker (#34, LB, Sr.)
Tied career-high 10 tackles
Tied career-high 2.5 TFLs
[20/20] SMU 48, [18/17] Pitt 25
SMU (8-1, 5-0 ACC), Pitt (7-1, 3-1 ACC)
Gerald J. Ford Stadium – Dallas, Texas
SMU Homecoming
NEXT GAME
Boston College – Saturday, November 16 – TBD. – Gerald J. Ford Stadium – Dallas, Texas
TV: TBD
Radio: TBD | SMU Mobile App / The Varsity Network
SMU – RANKED WIN
SMU won 48-25 - The second-largest margin of victory for SMU over a ranked opponent (44-14 over No. 19 Texas 10/26/1985)
Second ranked win this season – won 34-27 at No. 22 Louisville on 10/5
This is the first time SMU has won a ranked vs ranked HOME game since 1949 (No. 11 SMU def. #19 Texas 7-6 on 10/29/1949)
ATTENDANCE - SELLOUT
SMU had a sellout crowd of 34,648
This is the second straight sellout (34,879 vs Florida State 9/28)
The first back-to-back sellouts at Ford Stadium (opened in 2000)
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. Florida State, 9-28-2024: 34,879
5. Texas A&M, 9-20-2014: 34,820
6. Texas Tech, 8-30-2013: 34,790
7. Stephen F Austin, 9-5-2009: 34,749
8. Texas Tech, 9-4-2004: 34,689
9. Pitt, 11-2-2024: 34,648
10. TCU, 9-21-2024: 33,168
11. Kansas, 9-2-2000: 32,267
12. 4/4 Baylor, 9-4-2015: 32,047
13. Texas A&M, 9-15-2012: 32,016
14. Texas Tech, 9-7-2002: 32,000
TEAM NOTES
Captains: Anthony Booker Jr. (#10, DT, Gr.), Carter Campbell (#30, WR, Gr.), Kevin Jennings (#7, QB, So.), Kobe Wilson (#24, LB, Gr.)
14 straight conference wins extends the SMU RECORD (previously 11 – last 4 of 1981 and first 7 of 1982)
This is the first time SMU has started at least 5-0 in conference play in back-to-back seasons since 1947 (5-0-1) and 1948 (5-0-1)
SMU is 8-1
Best start since 2019 (8-1)
SMU is 26-10 under Rhett Lashlee
SMU is 18-3 in conference games under Rhett Lashlee
SMU is 16-1 in last 17 regular-season games
SMU is 12-1 in last 13 home games
SMU is 23-1 under Rhett Lashlee when scoring at least 30 points
FIRST HALF: SMU led 31-3 at halftime
Total Yards: SMU 299, Pitt 143
Rushing Yards: SMU 135, Pitt 21
3rd downs: SMU 5-7, Pitt 1-7
Sacks: SMU 3, Pitt 0
The SMU defense allowed 103 rushing yards on 32 attempts for a 3.2 average
SMU entered the game 1st in the ACC and 5th in NCAA FBS, allowing 88.4 rush yards per game
For the season, SMU is allowing 89.8 rushing yards per game and 2.8 yards per rush
SMU DEFENSE - RUSH YDS/GAME
2024: 89.8
1983: 94.2
2006: 107.5
1965: 109.2
1999: 113.9
2011: 118.3
SMU DEFENSE - RUSH YDS/ATTEMPT
1983: 2.4
1965: 2.6
2024: 2.8
1972: 2.9
1984: 2.9
1982: 2.9
Big Plays
Brashard Smith had a 71-yard TD run at 10:43 2nd Qtr - Longest run for SMU this season (was 59-yard TD by Kevin Jennings at Louisville 10/5)
Matthew Hibner had an 80-yard TD reception from Kevin Jennings – 3rd straight week with a TD pass of at least 80 yards
SMU had 467 yards of total offense (306 passing, 161 rushing)
At least 450 yards in every ACC game
SMU had a season-high tying 4 rushing TDs
5th time this season with at least 3 rushing TDs
Hot Start – SMU scored on 5 of 7 first-half possessions
At the end of the first quarter, SMU led 7-3
For the season SMU has outscored opponents 94-41 in the first quarter
SMU led 31-3 at halftime, for the season SMU has outscored opponents 216-91 in the first half
SMU has led at halftime in 8 straight games, including all 5 ACC games
SMU scored a TD on its opening drive (LJ Johnson 2-yard run – drive 7-75, 2:41)
SMU has scored a TD on its first drive in 4 of 5 ACC games
SMU was 5-5 in the red zone (31-37 on the season)
SMU held Pitt to 5-16 on third downs and 2-4 on 4th down
SMU stopped a pair 4th-down attempts by Pitt in the 3rd QTR
Kevin Jennings (#7, QB, So.)
Was 17-25 passing for 306 yards with 2 TDs (4th game this season with multiple passing TDs)
Has at least 250 passing yards in every ACC game this season
Had an 80-yard TD pass to Matthew Hibner
3rd straight game with a TD pass of at least 80 yards
Career-high receiving yards for Matthew Hibner (3-108 with a TD) and Key’Shawn Smith (3-89)
SMU had 8 receivers catch a pass
SMU has had at least 7 different receivers catch a pass in 25 of the past 26 games\
Brashard Smith (#1, RB, Sr.) – Jet Award Watch List
23-161 rushing with 2 TDs and 4-21 receiving with a TD
Career-high 161 rushing yards
4th multi-rushing TD game of the season
5th 100-yard rushing game of the season
182 all-purpose yards (161 rushing, 21 receiving)
1307 all-purpose yards this season (145.2 per game)
1307 ranks 28th in a season at SMU
100+ all-purpose yards in 8 of 9 games this season (13th career game with 100+)
SMU had 2 takeaways (1 fumbles, 1 interception)
19 takeaways this season – multiple takeaways in 6 games
Forced Fumbles: Jahfari Harvey (strip sack), Alexander Kilgore
Fumbles Recovered: Cameron Robertson
Interceptions: Jonathan McGill (2nd this season, 7th in career)
SMU had 3 sacks, 9 TFLs and 3 QB hurries plus 9 pass breakups
Sacks: Jared Harrison-Hunte, Jahfari Harvey, Isaiah Smith
TFLs: Ahmad Walker (2.5 - tied career high), Isaiah Smith (1.5)
ACC Network Highlights
Key’Shawn Smith 44-yard reception and LJ Johnson Jr. 2-yard TD run https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/42156521
Roderick Daniels Jr. 3-yard TD run https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/42157164
Brashard Smith 71-yard TD run https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/42157304
Brashard Smith 3-yard TD reception from Kevin Jennings https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/42157796
Key’Shawn Smith one-handed 43-yard catch https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/42159120
Brashard Smith 18-yard TD run https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/42159134
SMU LONGEST PASS PLAYS
Matthew Hibner had an 80-yard touchdown reception from Kevin Jennings at 10:07 of the 4th QTR
Career-long reception for Matthew Hibner
Kevin Jennings has a TD pass of at least 80 yards in 3 straight games
LONGEST PASS PLAYS
1. Craig James from Jeff Courtwright, vs. North Texas, 1982: 96t
Aldrick Robinson from Bo Levi Mitchell, ECU, 2009: 96t
3. Aldrick Robinson from Bo Levi Mitchell, at UCF, 2008: 94t
4. Tyler Page from William Brown, HBU 9/29/2018: 92t
5. Roderick Daniels Jr. from Preston Stone vs Prairie View A&M 2023: 91t
6. Johnnie Freeman from David Page, vs. Hawaii, 2001: 90t
7. Courtland Sutton from Ben Hicks, at North Texas 9/3/2016: 88t
8. Moochie Dixon from Kevin Jennings, at Stanford 2024: 87t
9. Paul Page from Gilbert Johnson, at UCLA, 1947: 86
James Proché from Ben Hicks, UCF 11/4/2017: 86t
11. James Whitmore from Mark Eldred, at Houston, 1993: 85
Reggie Roberson Jr. from Shane Buechele, Memphis 10/3/20: 85t
13. Cody Cardwell from Richard Bartel, vs. La. Tech, 2002: 84t
14. Aldrick Robinson from Kyle Padron, at Tulane, 2010: 82t
15. Roderick Daniels Jr. from Kevin Jennings at Duke 2024: 81t
16. Albert Johnson from Ramon Flanigan, vs. New Mexico, 1996: 80t
Ron Morris from Lance McIlhenny, at TCU, 1983: 80t
Freeman Johns from Ricky Wesson, vs. West Virginia, 1975: 80t
Henry Christopher from Don Meredith, vs. Baylor, 1958: 80t
Matthew Hibner from Kevin Jennings, vs. [18/17] Pitt, 2024: 80t
SMU INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
Justin Osborne (#51, OL, Gr.) – Outland Trophy Watch List, Rimington Trophy Watch List
Has played 54 games at SMU with 51 starts
Tied for 7th in career games at SMU
SMU CAREER GAMES PLAYED
1. Tyler Lavine, 2019-23: 61
2. Elijah Chatman, 2019-23: 60
3. Hayden Howerton, 2017-21: 59
Nelson Paul, 2019-23: 59
5. Delano Robinson, 2017-21: 56
6. Shaine Hailey, 2017-21: 55
7. Rodney Clemons, 2015-19: 54
Justin Osborne, 2020-24: 54
9. Mark Voosen, 2009-12: 53
Margus Hunt, 2009-12: 53
Ja'Gared Davis, 2009-12: 53
Collin Rogers (#41, K, Jr.)
12 points (6 PATs, 2 FGs)
Extends SMU CAREER SCORING RECORD – now at 317
6-6 on PATs
Extends SMU CAREER PAT RECORD to 161 (161-1162)
2-2 on FGs (made 50, 27)
Extends SMU CAREER FG RECORD to 52
Extends SMU SEASON RECORD of 50+ FGs to 7 and CAREER RECORD to 9
ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUAL NOTES
Roderick Daniels Jr. (#13, WR, Sr.)
1-3 rushing with a TD (3rd rushing this season)
2-30 receiving
Jared Harrison-Hunte (#81, DL, Sr.)
Had 3 tackles, including a sack plus 2 QB hurries
Jahfari Harvey (#6, DE, Sr.)
Had 2 tackles, including a sack and forced fumble
Matthew Hibner (#88, TE, Gr.)
3-108 receiving with an 80-yard TD
Career high 108 receiving yards, including a career-long 80-yard TD reception
LJ Johnson (#11, RB, Jr.)
6-6 rushing with a TD
5 rushing TDs this season and 11 in his career
Alexander Kilgore (#54, LB, So.)
Career-high 9 tackles, including a half TFL with a pass breakup and a forced fumble
Jonathan McGill (#2, S, Gr.) – Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Nominee, Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
Had 2 tackles and an interception (2nd INT this season and 7th of his career)
Ahmaad Moses (#3, S, Jr.)
Career-high 10 tackles, including half a TFL
Isaiah Nwokobia (#23, S, Jr.)
Had 7 tackles and 2 pass breakups
Logan Parr (#71, OL, Gr.) – Lombardi Award Watch List
21 consecutive starts
Isaac Pearson (#49, P, So.)
6 puns for an average of 44.7 (long of 52)
Had 1 inside the 20
Elijah Roberts (#5, DE, Sr.) - Bednarik Award Watch List
Had a tackle
Cameron Robertson (#15, DE, Jr.)
First career fumble recovery
Isaiah Smith (#58, DE, Jr.)
Had 2 tackles including a sack (has 4.5 sacks this season and 12.5 for his career)
Key’Shawn Smith (#9, WR, Sr.)
3-89 receiving (career-high 89 receiving yards)
Kobe Wilson (#24, LB, Gr.)
Team-high and career-high tying 11 tackles
Ahmad Walker (#34, LB, Sr.)
Tied career-high 10 tackles
Tied career-high 2.5 TFLs