SMU Mustangs Outscore Houston Cougars in High-Scoring Football Game at Gerald J. Ford Stadium
In a high-octane offensive showcase, the SMU Mustangs emerged victorious over the Houston Cougars with a final score of 77-63. The Mustangs now hold a season record of 7-6, while the Cougars stand at 8-5.
The game, held at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, was an exhibition of offensive might from both teams but particularly highlighted the prowess of the SMU offense. The Mustangs' quarterback delivered an exceptional performance with nine passing touchdowns and a completion rate of 76 percent for a total of 379 yards through the air. His longest pass was for 47 yards, and he managed to connect for his longest touchdown from 43 yards out.
The rushing game complemented SMU's aerial attack as they amassed 263 rushing yards on 46 attempts, averaging almost six yards per carry with two touchdowns; their longest run stretched to an impressive 49 yards.
Defensively, SMU also made significant contributions by securing three interceptions that they returned for a total of 61 yards; their longest interception return was for 33 yards. The defense applied pressure throughout the game resulting in two sacks totaling twelve lost yardage against Houston.
Special teams played their part too; although there were no blocked punts or punt returns for touchdowns to report, SMU's kickoffs traveled an aggregate distance of 647 yards across twelve kicks with three touchbacks.
SMU's efficiency shone brightly in critical situations as evidenced by their perfect red zone conversion rate where they scored on all nine occasions they entered this area and also succeeded on all six attempts when it came down to goal-to-go scenarios.
The crowd at Gerald J. Ford Stadium witnessed quite a spectacle as both teams combined for over one hundred points during four quarters that saw SMU leading each quarter except the third where they added seven points compared to fourteen by Houston.
Looking ahead after this high-scoring affair, fans can anticipate another exciting game as the SMU Mustangs will face off against South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on November 12th at noon Eastern Time (ET). This upcoming encounter will be broadcasted live on ESPNU satellite channel number two hundred eight.