| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 7 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 28 |
| SMU | 7 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 49 |
Game flow
SMU won by 21 · 12 scoresLead changes
0
2 times tied
SMU biggest lead
+21
Q4 4:24
CONN biggest lead
—
never led
Time in front
SMU 71% · CONN 0%
tied 29% · 42:23 vs 0:00 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line SMU is ahead, below it UConn. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
8:11
TD Courtland Sutton 6 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams Kick)9 plays, 74 yds, 3:13 · from SMU 26
CONN 0–7 SMU6:26
TD Aaron McLean 64 Yd pass from Bryant Shirreffs (Michael Tarbutt Kick)4 plays, 75 yds, 1:39 · from CONN 25
CONN 7–7 SMU2nd quarter
13:43
TD Xavier Jones 25 Yd Run (Josh Williams Kick)12 plays, 67 yds, 5:02 · from SMU 33
CONN 7–14 SMU12:05
FG Michael Tarbutt 42 Yd Field Goal 5 plays, 50 yds, 1:38 · from CONN 25
CONN 10–14 SMU7:31
TD Trey Quinn 21 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams Kick)10 plays, 80 yds, 4:28 · from SMU 20
CONN 10–21 SMU3rd quarter
9:31
TD Nate Hopkins 2 Yd Run (Michael Tarbutt Kick)9 plays, 48 yds, 4:22 · from SMU 48
CONN 17–21 SMU3:01
FG Michael Tarbutt 33 Yd Field Goal 9 plays, 60 yds, 3:57 · from CONN 25
CONN 20–21 SMU0:14
TD Trey Quinn 15 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams Kick)7 plays, 73 yds, 2:40 · from SMU 27
CONN 20–28 SMU4th quarter
14:51
TD Keyion Dixon 59 Yd pass from Bryant Shirreffs (Bryant Shirreffs Pass to Tyler Davis for Two-Point Conversion)2 plays, 75 yds, 0:23 · from CONN 25
CONN 28–28 SMU11:46
TD Courtland Sutton 34 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams Kick)8 plays, 87 yds, 3:05 · from SMU 13
CONN 28–35 SMU6:21
TD Ke'Mon Freeman 3 Yd Run (Josh Williams Kick)4 plays, 49 yds, 1:03 · from CONN 49
CONN 28–42 SMU4:24
TD Braeden West 25 Yd Run (Josh Williams Kick)1 play, 25 yds, 0:27 · from CONN 25
CONN 28–49 SMUDrives
SMU 7/13 scoredCONN 5/14 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | CONN | CONN 20 | 10 | 54 | 3:36 | Missed FG |
| Q1 | 11:24 | SMU | SMU 26 | 9 | 74 | 3:13 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 8:05 | CONN | CONN 25 | 4 | 75 | 1:39 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 6:26 | SMU | SMU 25 | 3 | 0 | 0:57 | Punt |
| Q1 | 5:29 | CONN | CONN 42 | 3 | -15 | 1:44 | Punt |
| Q1 | 3:45 | SMU | SMU 33 | 12 | 67 | 5:02 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 13:43 | CONN | CONN 25 | 5 | 50 | 1:38 | Field Goal |
| Q2 | 11:59 | SMU | SMU 20 | 10 | 80 | 4:28 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 7:31 | CONN | CONN 25 | 9 | 44 | 3:37 | Downs |
| Q2 | 3:54 | SMU | SMU 31 | 5 | 2 | 2:31 | Punt |
| Q2 | 1:23 | CONN | CONN 36 | 3 | 7 | 0:24 | Punt |
| Q2 | 0:59 | SMU | SMU 20 | 6 | 13 | 0:48 | Punt |
Win probability
SMU 100% · pregame line SMU −16.5 (closing line)The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.
Box score
| Passing | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Shirreffs | 22/28 | 408 | 14.6 | 2 | 0 | 55.9 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Hopkins | 10 | 27 | 2.7 | 1 | 10 |
| Kevin Mensah | 8 | 11 | 1.4 | 0 | 10 |
| Arkeel Newsome | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 0 | 8 |
| Jason Thompson | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 2 | -17 | -8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryant Shirreffs | 10 | -36 | -3.6 | 0 | 5 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron McLean | 5 | 122 | 24.4 | 1 | 64 |
| Keyion Dixon | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 1 | 59 |
| Tyraiq Beals | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 0 | 47 |
| Arkeel Newsome | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 0 | 47 |
| Kevin Mensah | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 16 |
| Quayvon Skanes | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 9 |
| Mason Donaldson | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 11 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Tarbutt | 2/3 | 66.7 | 42 | 2/2 | 8 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Graham | 2 | 97 | 48.5 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
Biggest plays
CONN +30% Q4 14:51 Bryant Shirreffs pass complete to Keyion Dixon for 59 yds for a TD, (Bryant Shirreffs pass to Tyler Davis for Two-Point Conversion)
SMU +21% Q3 3:01 Michael Tarbutt kickoff for 60 yds , Kevin Johnson return for 22 yds to the SMU 27
SMU +18% Q4 11:46 Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 34 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK)
CONN +17% Q3 9:31 Nate Hopkins run for 2 yds for a TD, (Michael Tarbutt KICK)
SMU +16% Q3 9:31 Michael Tarbutt kickoff for 61 yds , Kevin Johnson return for 28 yds to the SMU 32
Team stats
| Stat | CONN | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 18 | 28 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-13 | 9-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 400 | 498 |
| Passing | 408 | 280 |
| Comp/Att | 22/28 | 27/39 |
| Yards per pass | 14.6 | 7.2 |
| Rushing | -8 | 218 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 41 |
| Yards per rush | -0.2 | 5.3 |
| Penalties | 5-42 | 11-94 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 28:19 | 31:41 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:33 1st & 10 at CONN 17 Nate Hopkins run for 4 yds to the UConn 21
Q4 4:07 4th & 2 at CONN 17 Rafe Peavey run for no gain to the UConn 17
Q4 4:07 3rd & 3 at CONN 18 Kayce Medlock run for 1 yd to the UConn 17
Q4 4:07 2nd & 9 at CONN 24 Braeden West run for 6 yds to the UConn 18
Q4 4:07 1st & 10 at CONN 25 Braeden West run for 1 yd to the UConn 24
Q4 4:07 2nd & 7 at CONN 33 D.J. Gillins run for 8 yds to the UConn 25 for a 1ST down
Q4 4:07 1st & 10 at CONN 36 Braeden West run for 3 yds to the UConn 33
Q4 4:24 Josh Williams kickoff for 66 yds , Quayvon Skanes return for 28 yds to the UConn 36 Quayvon Skanes fumbled, forced by Shaine Hailey, recovered by SMU Delano Robinson , return for 18 yds to the UConn 38 SMU Penalty, illegal block (-10 Yards) to the UConn 36
Q4 4:24 1st & Goal at SMU 35 SMU Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (Braeden West) to the SMU 20
Q4 4:24 1st & 10 at CONN 25 Braeden West run for 25 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK)
Q4 4:42 4th & 9 at CONN 29 Bryant Shirreffs sacked by Justin Lawler for a loss of 4 yards to the UConn 25
Q4 4:42 Timeout SMU, clock 04:42
Q4 6:14 3rd & 18 at CONN 20 Bryant Shirreffs pass complete to Arkeel Newsome for 9 yds to the UConn 29
Q4 6:14 2nd & 17 at CONN 21 Bryant Shirreffs sacked by Justin Lawler for a loss of 1 yard to the UConn 20 CONNECTICUT Penalty, Offensive holding ( Yards) declined
Q4 6:14 1st & 10 at CONN 28 Bryant Shirreffs sacked by Mason Gentry for a loss of 7 yards to the UConn 21
Q4 6:21 Josh Williams kickoff for 65 yds , Kyle Buss return for 28 yds to the UConn 28
Q4 6:21 3rd & Goal at CONN 3 Ke'Mon Freeman run for 3 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK)
Q4 7:24 2nd & Goal at CONN 7 D.J. Gillins run for 4 yds to the UConn 3
Q4 7:24 1st & Goal at CONN 7 Ben Hicks pass incomplete to Courtland Sutton
Q4 7:24 1st & 10 at CONN 49 Ben Hicks pass complete to James Proche for 34 yds to the UConn 15 for a 1ST down CONNECTICUT Penalty, face mask (8 yards) (Marshe Terry) to the UConn 7 for a 1ST down
Q4 11:39 4th & 16 at SMU 44 TEAM punt blocked by Ryan Becker blocked by Ryan Becker
Q4 11:39 3rd & 24 at CONN 48 Arkeel Newsome run for 8 yds to the SMU 44
Q4 11:39 2nd & 8 at SMU 36 TEAM run for a loss of 5 yards to the UConn 48 TEAM fumbled, recovered by UConn Bryant Shirreffs
Q4 11:39 1st & 10 at SMU 38 Nate Hopkins run for 2 yds to the SMU 36