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James Madison Dukes vs. SMU Mustangs: 2015 Week 4 Recap

Dukes defeat Mustangs 48–45 in Week 4

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for James Madison Dukes vs. SMU Mustangs (Week 4).

James Madison Dukes 48 1-0 Winner
Final 48–45
SMU Mustangs 45 1-3
Winner
James Madison Dukes
Final score
48–45
Halftime
James Madison Dukes 15–12 SMU Mustangs
Top passer
Vad Lee

Top CFB performers · Dukes

Top CFB performers · Mustangs

Quick answer

James Madison Dukes defeated SMU Mustangs 48–45 in Week 4, 2015. Final score: James Madison Dukes 48, SMU Mustangs 45.

Game summary

James Madison Dukes edged SMU Mustangs 48–45 in Week 4 of the 2015 season.

  • Scoring: 12 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 15 plays.
  • Passing leader: Vad Lee (256) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.33 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Vad Lee — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Courtland Sutton — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
James Madison Dukes96151248
SMU Mustangs66151245

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

JMUJames Madison Dukes
SMUSMU Mustangs

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Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JMU
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-0

    Ryan Maglio 36 yd FG GOOD

  2. SMU
    Q1TD
    XJXavier Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-6

    Xavier Jones run for 6 yds for a TD, (Chad Hedlund KICK)

  3. JMU
    Q1TD
    VLVad Lee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-6

    Vad Lee run for 5 yds for a TD, (Ryan Maglio KICK)

  4. SMU
    Q2TD
    XJXavier Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-12

    Xavier Jones run for 3 yds for a TD, (Chad Hedlund KICK)

  5. JMU
    Q2TD
    CJCardon Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-12

    Cardon Johnson run for 2 yds for a TD, (Ryan Maglio KICK)

  6. SMU
    Q3TD
    CSCourtland Sutton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-18

    Matt Davis pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 29 yds for a TD, (Chad Hedlund KICK)

  7. JMU
    Q3TD
    BRBrandon Ravenel

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-18

    Vad Lee pass complete to Brandon Ravenel for 58 yds for a TD, (Ryan Maglio KICK)

  8. SMU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    21-21

    Chad Hedlund 52 yd FG GOOD

  9. JMU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    24-21

    Ryan Maglio 22 yd FG GOOD

  10. JMU
    Q3TD
    VLVad Lee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-21

    Vad Lee run for 40 yds for a TD, (Ryan Maglio KICK)

  11. SMU
    Q3TD
    BWBraeden West

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-27

    Braeden West run for 36 yds for a TD, (Chad Hedlund KICK)

  12. JMU
    Q4TD
    JMJohn Miller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-27

    Vad Lee pass complete to John Miller for 17 yds for a TD, (Ryan Maglio KICK)

  13. SMU
    Q4TD
    MDMatt Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-33

    Matt Davis run for 19 yds for a TD, (Chad Hedlund KICK)

  14. SMU
    Q4TD
    MDMatt Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-39

    Matt Davis run for 4 yds for a TD, (Chad Hedlund KICK)

  15. JMU
    Q4TD
    DCDeane Cheatham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    42-39

    Vad Lee pass complete to Deane Cheatham for 52 yds for a TD, (Ryan Maglio KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Vad Lee (256) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +9.45 EPA
  • Matt Davis (2567) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +3.38 EPA

Rushing

  • Vad Lee (256) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.88 EPA
  • Khalid Abdullah (256) — 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA
  • Xavier Jones (2567) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.04 EPA

Receiving

  • Courtland Sutton (2567) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.45 EPA
  • Rashard Davis (256) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
  • John Miller (256) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.65 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Vad Lee2562969.0%03+0.33+9.45
Matt Davis25673452.9%01+0.10+3.38

Team EPA comparison

StatJMUSMU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q12567100.00Ended
Q125600Field goal
Q1256710+3.07Rush TD
Q1256120+2.64Ended
Q1256740+2.85Ended
Q125630-2.72Punt
Q1256760-1.64Punt
Q125610+0.89Rush TD
Q125670+3.19Ended
Q1256740-2.29Punt
Q225610+1.15Ended
Q2256710+1.15Rush TD
Q225620+0.87Ended
Q2256750+3.38Ended
Q225610-3.07Interception
Q2256780-2.64Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Matt Davis run for a loss of 5 yards to the SMU 34 Matt Davis fumbled, recovered by JMads Kyre Hawkins , return for 12 yds to the SMU 34 (-6.71 EPA)
  2. Q4 · James Madison Dukes · Vad Lee pass intercepted Jordan Wyatt return for 27 yds to the SMU 28 (-4.84 EPA)
  3. Q3 · James Madison Dukes · Vad Lee pass complete to Brandon Ravenel for 58 yds for a TD, (Ryan Maglio KICK) (+4.29 EPA)
  4. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Matt Davis run for 19 yds for a TD, (Chad Hedlund KICK) (+4.19 EPA)
  5. Q2 · James Madison Dukes · Khalid Abdullah run for no gain to the SMU 29 (-4.16 EPA)
  6. Q4 · James Madison Dukes · Vad Lee pass complete to Deane Cheatham for 52 yds for a TD, (Ryan Maglio KICK) (+3.85 EPA)
  7. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Matt Davis pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 51 yds to the JMads 15 for a 1ST down (+3.81 EPA)
  8. Q3 · James Madison Dukes · Vad Lee run for 40 yds for a TD, (Ryan Maglio KICK) (+3.36 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • James Madison Dukes controlled the final (48–45) in Week 4.
  • Passing edge: Vad Lee (256) — yds, 3 TD.
  • EPA edge: JMU 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 James Madison Dukes vs SMU Mustangs?

James Madison Dukes 48, SMU Mustangs 45 in Week 4 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won James Madison Dukes vs SMU Mustangs?

James Madison Dukes won with a final score of 48–45.

Where can I find the James Madison Dukes vs SMU Mustangs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400768337.

Who led James Madison Dukes vs SMU Mustangs in passing?

Vad Lee (256) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

James Madison Dukes

Now 1-0 W

SMU Mustangs

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L