Numbers and notes: SMU 28, Duke 27

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SMU Postgame Notes – October 26, 2024
[22/22] SMU 28, [rv/rv] Duke 27
SMU (7-1, 4-0 ACC), Duke (6-2, 2-2 ACC)
Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium – Durham, North Carolina

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SMU Homecoming
[19/20] Pittsburgh – Saturday, November 2 – 7 p.m. – Gerald J. Ford Stadium – Dallas, Texas
TV: ACC Network (The ACC Huddle will also be at SMU)
Radio: KTCK 96.7 FM / 1310 AM | SMU Mobile App / The Varsity Network

TEAM NOTES

Captains: Jared Harison-Hunte (#81, DL, Sr.), Justin Osborne (#51, OL, Gr.), Elijah Roberts (#5, DE, Sr.), Brashard Smith (#1, RB, Sr.)

Jahfari Harvey blocked a 30-yard FG attempt by Duke on the last play of regulation.
Brashard Smith had a 24-yard TD run in overtime.
SMU’s first overtime since 10/16/20 at Tulane (W, 37-34)

13 straight conference wins extends the SMU RECORD (previously 11 – last 4 of 1981 and first 7 of 1982)

SMU has won 9 consecutive road games, the 2nd-longest streak in program history (13 from 9/26/1981 to 9/15/1984)
Tie for longest active FBS streak (Texas)

SMU’s defense allowed 0 points off 6 SMU turnovers
Via @OptaSTATS SMU beat Duke, 28-27, despite having a turnover differential of -6 in the game. Prior to SMU's win, FBS teams were 1-124 (.008) this century when losing the turnover battle by six or more with Marshall beating Memphis on November 17, 2011.

SMU is 7-1
Best start since 7-1 in 2021
SMU is 25-10 under Rhett Lashlee
SMU is 17-3 in conference games under Rhett Lashlee
Best in first 20 league games by any coach in program history
SMU is 15-1 in last 16 regular-season games
SMU has won 9 straight road games

Stat Comparisons
Total Yards: SMU 469, Duke 393
Rushing Yards: SMU 211, Duke 98
Pass breakups: SMU 9, Duke 2

SMU had 469 yards of total offense (258 passing, 211 rushing)
5th game of 450+ yards this season

SMU led 14-7 at halftime, for the season SMU has outscored opponents 185-88 in the first half
SMU has led at halftime in 7 straight games, including all 4 ACC games

Roderick Daniels Jr. (#13, WR, Sr.)
Career-high 153 receiving yards (2 receptions)
81-yard TD reception is 15th-longest in program history (from Kevin Jennings)

Brashard Smith (#1, RB, Sr.) – Jet Award Watch List
26-117 rushing with 2 TDs
3rd multi-rushing TD game of the season
4th 100-yard rushing game of the season
156 all-purpose yards (117 rushing, 22 receiving, 17 kickoff returns)
1125 all-purpose yards this season (140.6 per game)
100+ all-purpose yards in 7 of 8 games this season (12th career game with 100+)

SMU had a 17-play, 85-yard drive to take a 14-7 lead at 3:56 of the 2nd Qtr
Most plays on any drive this season for SMU

Duke was 0-2 on 4th down
6:59 1st Qtr – 4th and 6 – pass breakup by Ahmaad Moses
0:17 2nd Qtr – 4th and 2

SMU had a season-high 9 pass breakups (was 6) with 8 QB hurries, 1 sacks and 3 TFLs,
Sack: Cameron Robertson
Pass breakup leaders: Brandon Crossley (2), Ahmad Walker (2)

ACC Network Highlights
Brashard Smith 1-yard rushing TD https://x.com/SMUFB/status/1850339507150938253
Kevin Jennings 3-yard rushing TD https://x.com/SMUFB/status/1850346156150206705
Roderick Daniels Jr. 81-yard TD from Kevin Jennings https://x.com/SMUFB/status/1850365602126549500
Jahfari Harvey blocked FG on last play of regulation https://x.com/ACCFootball/status/1850381836163125286
Defensive stop on Duke’s 2-point conversion in OT to win game https://x.com/SMUFB/status/1850383271617868285


SMU LONGEST PASS PLAYS

Roderick Daniels Jr. had an 81-yard TD reception from Kevin Jennings at 4:58 of the 3rd QTR
15th-longest pass play in program history

SMU
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

SMU INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

Justin Osborne (#51, OL, Gr.) – Outland Trophy Watch List, Rimington Trophy Watch List
Has played 53 games at SMU with 50 starts
Tied for 8th 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
8. Mark Voosen, 2009-12: 53
Margus Hunt, 2009-12: 53
Ja'Gared Davis, 2009-12: 53
Justin Osborne, 2020-24: 53


Collin Rogers (#41, K, Jr.)
4 points (4-4 PATs)
Extends SMU CAREER SCORING RECORD – now at 305
4-4 on PATs
Extends SMU CAREER PAT RECORD to 155 (155-156)

ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUAL NOTES

Jake Bailey (#12, WR, Gr.)
2-15 receiving

Jahfari Harvey (#6, DE, Sr.)
Blocked the Duke FG attempt on the last play of regulation (first career blocked kick)
Had 2 tackles and a QB hurry

Matthew Hibner (#88, TE, Gr.)
Career highs of 4 receptions and 39 receiving yards

Kevin Jennings (#7, QB, So.)
13-24 passing for 258 yards and 1 TD
13-41 rushing with a TD (3 rushing TDs this season)
299 yards total offense

LJ Johnson (#11, RB, Jr.)
8-36 rushing

Jonathan McGill (#2, S, Gr.) – Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Nominee, Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
Had 4 tackles, a QB hurry and a pass breakup

Isaiah Nwokobia (#23, S, Jr.)
Tied career high with a team-high 13 tackles
Also had a pass breakup and a QB hurry

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

Isaac Pearson (#49, P, So.)
2-96 punting

Elijah Roberts (#5, DE, Sr.) - Bednarik Award Watch List
Had 2 QB hurries


Cameron Robertson (#15, DE, Jr.)
Had a sack

Key’Shawn Smith (#9, WR, Sr.)
1-23 receiving

Kobe Wilson (#24, LB, Gr.)
Had 7 tackles with a QB hurry

Ahmad Walker (#34, LB, Sr.)
Had 5 tackles, including a TFL
Also had 2 pass breakups and a QB hurry

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Hibner was good ... except that fumble

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[quote="PonyPride"]SMU Postgame Notes – October 26, 2024
[22/22] SMU 28, [rv/rv] Duke 27
SMU (7-1, 4-0 ACC), Duke (6-2, 2-2 ACC)
Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium – Durham, North Carolina [quote]

Attendance: 30,241