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SMU Mustangs Dominate at Raymond James Stadium Against USF Bulls in College Football Showdown

The SMU Mustangs, with a record of 7-6, faced off against the South Florida Bulls, standing at 1-11, in an intense game of college football at Raymond James Stadium. The final score reflected the Mustangs' dominance on the field: 41-23.


SMU Mustangs VS South Florida Bulls

The SMU Mustangs showcased a powerful offense throughout the game. The team's quarterback delivered an impressive performance with a passer rating of nearly 182 and completed over 70 percent of his passes for a total of 280 yards. This included a remarkable longest pass completion that went for 70 yards and resulted in one of two passing touchdowns.


On the ground, the Mustangs were just as formidable. They amassed an impressive total rushing yardage of 273 on 41 attempts, averaging almost seven yards per carry. Their efforts led to three rushing touchdowns with their longest touchdown run being an eighteen-yard dash to glory.


Special teams also contributed significantly to SMU's victory. The kickers achieved perfection in extra points made and had a field goal success rate of about two-thirds from their three attempts; their longest successful field goal was from forty-five yards out.


Defensively, SMU held strong as well. They recorded two sacks for sixteen lost yards and five tackles for loss totaling twenty-three negative yards against USF. Additionally, they forced one fumble and intercepted one pass which was returned for twenty yards.


Penalties were minimal during this encounter as only two penalties were called against the Mustangs totaling twenty penalty yards which did not significantly impact their gameplay or momentum.


As fans look forward to future games, they can anticipate another exciting contest when the SMU Mustangs travel to face Tulane Green Wave at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans on November eighteenth at seven-thirty PM Eastern Time. This upcoming game will be broadcasted live on ESPN where fans can tune in to support their team.

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