Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. SMU Mustangs: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated SMU Mustangs 51–10 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 51, SMU Mustangs 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs	12	12	6	3	51
SMU Mustangs	9	12	0	0	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• J'Mar Smith (2348) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +11.26 EPA
• Teddy Veal (2348) — 0.0 yds · -0.55 EPA/play -0.55 EPA
• Westin Elliott (2348) — 0.0 yds · -0.78 EPA/play -2.34 EPA

Rushing

• Boston Scott (2348) — 0.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Xavier Jones (2567) — 0.0 yds -0.34 EPA
• J'Mar Smith (2348) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.53 EPA

Receiving

• Trey Quinn (2567) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• Teddy Veal (2348) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.99 EPA
• Courtland Sutton (2567) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
J'Mar Smith	2348	23	65.2%	0	3	+0.49	+11.26
Teddy Veal	2348	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.55	-0.55
Westin Elliott	2348	3	33.3%	0	0	-0.78	-2.34
Ben Hicks	2567	36	52.8%	0	1	-0.75	-26.90

Team EPA comparison

Stat	LT	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	1	0	-0.59	Ended
Q1	2348	1	0	+1.62	Pass TD
Q1	2348	3	0	+0.27	Ended
Q1	2567	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2567	11	0	-5.97	Touchdown
Q1	2348	1	0	+1.84	Rush TD
Q1	2348	8	0	+1.50	Ended
Q1	2567	1	0	-6.67	Interception
Q1	2567	6	0	+1.79	Ended
Q1	2348	3	0	-2.11	Missed FG
Q1	2567	1	0	-5.72	Fumble
Q2	2348	2	0	+3.07	Ended
Q2	2567	1	0	+3.27	Pass TD
Q2	2567	8	0	+3.52	Ended
Q2	2348	1	0	+4.06	Pass TD
Q2	2348	5	0	-1.31	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass intercepted Secdrick Cooper return for 31 yds to the SMU 30 (-6.67 EPA)
2. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass intercepted for a TD Amik Robertson return for 45 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) (-6.26 EPA)
3. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Xavier Jones run for a loss of 1 yard to the SMU 25 Xavier Jones fumbled, forced by Russell Farris, recovered by LaTch Jaylon Ferguson (-5.72 EPA)
4. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass intercepted for a TD Darryl Lewis return for 23 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) (-5.43 EPA)
5. Q2 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · J'Mar Smith pass complete to Kam McKnight for 11 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) (+4.05 EPA)
6. Q2 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · J'Mar Smith pass complete to Teddy Veal for 27 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) (+3.82 EPA)
7. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Braeden West run for no gain to the SMU 30 Braeden West fumbled, recovered by LaTch (-3.56 EPA)
8. Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · J'Mar Smith run for 7 yds to the LaTch 31 (-3.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Louisiana Tech Bulldogs controlled the final (51–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: J'Mar Smith (2348) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: LT 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 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs SMU Mustangs?

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 51, SMU Mustangs 10 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs SMU Mustangs?

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won with a final score of 51–10.

Where can I find the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs SMU Mustangs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400954523.

Who led Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs SMU Mustangs in passing?

J'Mar Smith (2348) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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