SMU Mustangs vs. East Carolina Pirates: 2016 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

SMU Mustangs defeated East Carolina Pirates 55–31 in Week 11, 2016. Final score: SMU Mustangs 55, East Carolina Pirates 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
SMU Mustangs	9	18	3	6	55
East Carolina Pirates	6	21	6	6	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ben Hicks (2567) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +13.23 EPA
• Gardner Minshew (151) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +8.51 EPA
• James Proche (2567) — 0.0 yds · +0.64 EPA/play +1.27 EPA

Rushing

• Braeden West (2567) — 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA
• Ke'Mon Freeman (2567) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA
• Devin Anderson (151) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.31 EPA

Receiving

• Zay Jones (151) — 12 rec · 0.0 yds +0.75 EPA
• Courtland Sutton (2567) — 12 rec · 0.0 yds +1.02 EPA
• Quay Johnson (151) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ben Hicks	2567	30	60.0%	0	3	+0.44	+13.23
Gardner Minshew	151	28	64.3%	0	1	+0.30	+8.51
James Proche	2567	2	50.0%	0	0	+0.64	+1.27
TEAM	151	1	0.0%	0	0	-6.38	-6.38
Philip Nelson	151	18	55.6%	0	0	-0.67	-12.09

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SMU	ECU
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	151	5	0	+4.81	Ended
Q1	2567	1	0	+3.06	Pass TD
Q1	151	6	0	+0.01	Ended
Q1	2567	6	0	+0.38	Field goal
Q1	151	3	0	-3.66	Rush TD
Q1	2567	10	0	+3.67	Ended
Q1	151	3	0	+2.01	Ended
Q1	2567	3	0	-3.21	Punt
Q2	151	3	0	+5.03	Pass TD
Q2	2567	1	0	+4.22	Pass TD
Q2	151	6	0	+0.69	Ended
Q2	2567	3	0	-0.96	Ended
Q2	151	4	0	-3.00	Interception
Q2	2567	3	0	-2.88	Punt
Q2	151	2	0	-15.23	Fumble
Q2	2567	1	0	+3.06	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Philip Nelson pass intercepted for a TD Horace Richardson return for 70 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) (-10.41 EPA)
2. Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Horace Richardson 80 Yd Interception Return (Josh Williams Kick) (-6.38 EPA)
3. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Gardner Minshew pass complete to Zay Jones for 20 yds to the SMU 2 for a 1ST down (+5.57 EPA)
4. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Philip Nelson pass intercepted Darrion Millines return for 12 yds to the ECaro 40 (-4.96 EPA)
5. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · James Summers run for 9 yds to the ECaro 46 James Summers fumbled, forced by Jackson Mitchell, recovered by SMU Jackson Mitchell (-4.82 EPA)
6. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Zay Jones 8 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Davis Plowman Kick) (+4.58 EPA)
7. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Philip Nelson pass complete to Quay Johnson for 1 yd Quay Johnson fumbled, forced by Kevin Johnson, recovered by SMU Justin Lawler (-4.26 EPA)
8. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 22 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) (+4.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

• SMU Mustangs controlled the final (55–31) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: Ben Hicks (2567) — yds, 3 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 East Carolina Pirates?

SMU Mustangs 55, East Carolina Pirates 31 in Week 11 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won SMU Mustangs vs East Carolina Pirates?

SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 55–31.

Where can I find the SMU Mustangs vs East Carolina Pirates box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869558.

Who led SMU Mustangs vs East Carolina Pirates in passing?

Ben Hicks (2567) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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