Clash at University Stadium: SMU Mustangs Take on BYU Cougars in College Football Showdown

As the SMU Mustangs prepare to face off against the BYU Cougars at University Stadium in Albuquerque, fans can anticipate a game that may hinge on offensive execution and ball security. The Mustangs, coming off a narrow loss with a final score of 23-24 against the Cougars, have shown resilience and an ability to compete fiercely until the last whistle.

In their recent matchups, the Mustangs have displayed a balanced attack but with varying degrees of success. Against Memphis Tigers, they secured a win with 34 points to their opponent's 31. Their offense was efficient in both passing and rushing dimensions, accumulating over 400 total yards and maintaining perfect red zone efficiency.

However, consistency has been an issue for SMU as evidenced by their performance against Tulane Green Wave where they suffered a heavy defeat scoring only 24 points while conceding 59. Turnovers were particularly costly in this game as they lost three fumbles and threw two interceptions.

The team showed improvement when they faced South Florida Bulls by not turning over the ball and achieving over eight yards per play on average. This resulted in an impressive victory with 41 points scored while allowing only 23.

The venue for this upcoming game could play into SMU's hands if they manage to replicate their high-scoring performances rather than succumb to turnovers that plagued them against Tulane. With both teams having similar records this season, it is likely that small margins will decide the outcome.

Mustangs fans should look out for whether their team can maintain discipline while executing plays efficiently as these factors have been indicative of their success so far this season.

Mark your calendars for December 18th at University Stadium (NM) where you can catch all the action live on ABC network starting from half-past midnight UTC.