Quick answer
Marshall Thundering Herd defeated SMU Mustangs 34–31 in Week 12, 2009. Final score: SMU Mustangs 31, Marshall Thundering Herd 34.
Game summary
Marshall Thundering Herd edged SMU Mustangs 34–31 in Week 12 of the 2009 season.
- Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
- Passing leader: Brian Anderson (276.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.49 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Martin Ward — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Emmanuel Sanders — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Brian Anderson (276.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +10.84 EPA
- Kyle Padron (2567.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.17 EPA/play -6.01 EPA
Rushing
- Martin Ward (276.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.23 EPA
- Terrell Edwards-Maye (276.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.02 EPA
- Shawnbrey McNeal (2567.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
Receiving
- Emmanuel Sanders (2567.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA
- Antavious Wilson (276.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.19 EPA
- Aaron Dobson (276.0) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +2.13 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Anderson | 22 | 9.1% | 0 | 2 | +0.49 | +10.84 | |
| Kyle Padron | 36 | 5.6% | 0 | 2 | -0.17 | -6.01 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 | 0 | +3.81 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | -1.45 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -4.13 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | -1.11 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | +0.38 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 9 | 0 | +4.06 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | +3.20 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -0.94 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | -1.25 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +1.05 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -2.65 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -2.48 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 11 | 0 | -0.05 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 10 | 0 | +1.71 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 4 | 0 | -1.32 | Ended |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q3 · 2567.0 · Kyle Padron pass complete to Emmanuel Sanders for 43 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.15 EPA)
- Q3 · 276.0 · Martin Ward rush for 1 yard to the SMU 8, tackled by Rock Dennis and Youri Yenga. (-4.98 EPA)
- Q1 · 276.0 · Brian Anderson pass complete to Aaron Dobson for 48 yards to the SMU 2, tackled by Bennie Thomas for a 1ST down. (+4.84 EPA)
- Q4 · 276.0 · Brian Anderson pass complete to Aaron Dobson for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.78 EPA)
- Q2 · 2567.0 · Kyle Padron pass complete to Cole Beasley for 27 yards to the Marsh 28, tackled by Ahmed Shakoor for a 1ST down. (+3.75 EPA)
- Q1 · 2567.0 · Shawnbrey McNeal rush for 34 yards to the Marsh 45, tackled by Omar Brown and Ashton Hall for a 1ST down. (+3.63 EPA)
- Q4 · 2567.0 · Kyle Padron pass intercepted by Omar Brown at the 50 yard line, returned for 23 yards to the SMU 27. (-3.16 EPA)
- Q1 · 276.0 · Brian Anderson pass complete to Aaron Dobson for 23 yards to the SMU 39, tackled by Chase Kennemer out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+3.08 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Marshall Thundering Herd controlled the final (34–31) in Week 12.
- Passing edge: Brian Anderson (276.0) — yds, 2 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 Marshall Thundering Herd?
SMU Mustangs 31, Marshall Thundering Herd 34 in Week 12 of the 2009 college football season.
Who won SMU Mustangs vs Marshall Thundering Herd?
Marshall Thundering Herd won with a final score of 31–34.
Where can I find the SMU Mustangs vs Marshall Thundering Herd box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=293250276.
Who led SMU Mustangs vs Marshall Thundering Herd in passing?
Brian Anderson (276.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for SMU Mustangs at Marshall Thundering Herd in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
SMU Mustangs
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L
Marshall Thundering Herd
Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W