SMU Mustangs vs. Rice Owls: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Rice Owls defeated SMU Mustangs 56–27 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: SMU Mustangs 27, Rice Owls 56.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
SMU Mustangs	12	0	6	6	27
Rice Owls	12	12	18	0	56

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Chase Clement (242) — 0.0 yds · 6 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +13.20 EPA
• Logan Turner (2567) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.15 EPA/play +6.92 EPA
• Bo Levi Mitchell (2567) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +0.88 EPA

Rushing

• C.J. Ugokwe (242) — 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA
• Chase Clement (242) — 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA
• James Casey (242) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA

Receiving

• Emmanuel Sanders (2567) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.39 EPA
• James Casey (242) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.62 EPA
• Jarett Dillard (242) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.69 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chase Clement	242	38	15.8%	0	6	+0.35	+13.20
Logan Turner	2567	6	16.7%	0	1	+1.15	+6.92
Bo Levi Mitchell	2567	35	8.6%	0	3	+0.03	+0.88

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SMU	RICE
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	242	1	0	+3.24	Pass TD
Q1	2567	2	0	-4.30	Fumble
Q1	242	1	0	+1.36	Pass TD
Q1	242	5	0	+3.54	Ended
Q1	2567	1	0	+1.97	Pass TD
Q1	2567	6	0	+3.49	Ended
Q1	242	7	0	-0.60	Ended
Q1	2567	3	0	-2.80	Punt
Q1	242	6	0	-1.24	Punt
Q1	2567	1	0	+2.18	Pass TD
Q1	2567	8	0	-2.66	Ended
Q2	242	9	0	-1.27	Missed FG
Q2	2567	2	0	+0.31	Punt
Q2	242	1	0	+3.10	Pass TD
Q2	242	7	0	+2.36	Ended
Q2	2567	4	0	-1.51	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Bo Levi Mitchell rush for a loss of 7 yards, fumbled, recovered by Rice Scott Solomon at the SMU 35. (-5.92 EPA)
2. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Bo Levi Mitchell pass intercepted by Brandon King at the Rice 45, returned for 54 yards to the SMU 1. (-5.58 EPA)
3. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Bo Levi Mitchell pass complete to Aldrick Robinson, fumbled, recovered by Rice Andrew Sendejo at the SMU 42, Andrew Sendejo for 34 yards, to the SMU 8. (-4.71 EPA)
4. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Thomas Morstead punt for 35 yards, returned by Brandon King for no gain, fumbled, recovered by SMU Tyler Jones at the Rice 26. (+4.68 EPA)
5. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Logan Turner pass complete to Emmanuel Sanders for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.12 EPA)
6. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Bo Levi Mitchell pass complete to Aldrick Robinson for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.94 EPA)
7. Q1 · Rice Owls · Clark Fangmeier 46 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.38 EPA)
8. Q1 · Rice Owls · Chase Clement pass complete to Patrick Randolph for 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.24 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rice Owls controlled the final (56–27) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Chase Clement (242) — yds, 6 TD.
• EPA edge: SMU at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of SMU Mustangs vs Rice Owls?

SMU Mustangs 27, Rice Owls 56 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won SMU Mustangs vs Rice Owls?

Rice Owls won with a final score of 27–56.

Where can I find the SMU Mustangs vs Rice Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282420242.

Who led SMU Mustangs vs Rice Owls in passing?

Chase Clement (242) led passers with 0.0 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for SMU Mustangs at Rice Owls in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.