Fresno State Bulldogs vs. SMU Mustangs: 2012 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

SMU Mustangs defeated Fresno State Bulldogs 43–10 in Week 1, 2012. Final score: Fresno State Bulldogs 10, SMU Mustangs 43.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Fresno State Bulldogs	0	2	6	3	10
SMU Mustangs	0	18	6	0	43

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Garrett Gilbert (2567) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.55 EPA
• Greg Watson (278) — 0.0 yds · -1.00 EPA/play -1.00 EPA
• Derek Carr (278) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.14 EPA/play -7.22 EPA

Rushing

• Zach Line (2567) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.44 EPA
• Robbie Rouse (278) — 0.0 yds -0.70 EPA
• Garrett Gilbert (2567) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.58 EPA

Receiving

• Davante Adams (278) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.95 EPA
• Der'rikk Thompson (2567) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.23 EPA
• Robbie Rouse (278) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Garrett Gilbert	2567	29	3.4%	0	1	-0.02	-0.55
Greg Watson	278	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.00	-1.00
Derek Carr	278	53	1.9%	0	1	-0.14	-7.22

Team EPA comparison

Stat	FRES	SMU
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	2567	3	0	+4.32	Ended
Q1	278	6	0	-1.23	Punt
Q1	2567	3	0	-3.37	Punt
Q1	278	3	0	-2.43	Punt
Q1	2567	3	0	-4.06	Punt
Q1	278	6	0	-1.67	Punt
Q1	2567	8	0	-1.27	Missed FG
Q2	278	7	0	-2.31	Ended
Q2	2567	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2567	3	0	+0.90	Ended
Q2	278	4	0	-4.81	Fumble
Q2	2567	1	0	+1.48	Rush TD
Q2	2567	9	0	+3.40	Ended
Q2	278	1	0	+0.51	Safety
Q2	278	2	0	-2.42	Ended
Q2	2567	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Garrett Gilbert pass intercepted by Sean Alston at the FrsSt 35, returned for 50 yards to the SMU 15. (-7.28 EPA)
2. Q2 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Derek Carr sacked by Margus Hunt, fumbled, forced by Hunt, recovered by SMU Aaron Davis at the FrsSt 39, Aaron Davis for 23 yards, fumbled, recovered by SMU at the FrsSt 16, to the FrsSt 16. (-6.44 EPA)
3. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Garrett Gilbert pass intercepted by Sean Alston at the FrsSt 48, returned for no gain to the FrsSt 48. (-5.38 EPA)
4. Q2 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Robbie Rouse rush for a loss of 6 yards, fumbled, forced by Margus Hunt, recovered by SMU Taylor Reed at the FrsSt 17. (-5.15 EPA)
5. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Garrett Gilbert pass complete to Austin Fuller for 67 yards to the FrsSt 23 for a 1ST down. (+5.07 EPA)
6. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Garrett Gilbert rush for 37 yards to the FrsSt 26 for a 1ST down. (+3.93 EPA)
7. Q2 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for 33 yards to the SMU 3 for a 1ST down. (+3.54 EPA)
8. Q4 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Derek Carr sacked by Ja'Gared Davis for a loss of 7 yards to the SMU 46. (-3.3 EPA)

Key takeaways

• SMU Mustangs controlled the final (43–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Garrett Gilbert (2567) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: FRES 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 Fresno State Bulldogs vs SMU Mustangs?

Fresno State Bulldogs 10, SMU Mustangs 43 in Week 1 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Fresno State Bulldogs vs SMU Mustangs?

SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 10–43.

Where can I find the Fresno State Bulldogs vs SMU Mustangs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=323592567.

Who led Fresno State Bulldogs vs SMU Mustangs in passing?

Garrett Gilbert (2567) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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