UConn Huskies vs. SMU Mustangs: 2017 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

SMU Mustangs defeated UConn Huskies 49–28 in Week 5, 2017. Final score: UConn Huskies 28, SMU Mustangs 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UConn Huskies	6	3	9	6	28
SMU Mustangs	6	12	6	18	49

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ben Hicks (2567) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +17.83 EPA
• Bryant Shirreffs (41) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +16.41 EPA
• D.J. Gillins (2567) — 0.0 yds · -0.81 EPA/play -2.43 EPA

Rushing

• Xavier Jones (2567) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.05 EPA
• Nate Hopkins (41) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.06 EPA
• Kevin Mensah (41) — 0.0 yds -0.52 EPA

Receiving

• Trey Quinn (2567) — 15 rec · 0.0 yds +0.37 EPA
• Courtland Sutton (2567) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.09 EPA
• Aaron McLean (41) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ben Hicks	2567	36	75.0%	0	4	+0.49	+17.83
Bryant Shirreffs	41	35	62.9%	0	2	+0.47	+16.41
D.J. Gillins	2567	3	0.0%	0	0	-0.81	-2.43

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CONN	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	9	0	-2.52	Ended
Q1	41	4	0	+0.71	Pass TD
Q1	2567	3	0	-3.06	Punt
Q1	41	3	0	-0.01	Ended
Q1	2567	1	0	+2.54	Pass TD
Q1	2567	8	0	+2.84	Ended
Q1	41	10	0	-3.22	Ended
Q2	2567	6	0	-0.43	Punt
Q2	41	2	0	-0.19	Punt
Q2	2567	5	0	-1.55	Punt
Q2	41	1	0	-2.62	Ended
Q2	2567	1	0	+2.83	Pass TD
Q2	41	8	0	-0.80	Ended
Q2	2567	9	0	+1.72	Ended
Q2	41	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2567	1	0	+2.56	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · UConn Huskies · Bryant Shirreffs pass complete to Keyion Dixon for 59 yds for a TD, (Bryant Shirreffs pass to Tyler Davis for Two-Point Conversion) (+6.47 EPA)
2. Q1 · UConn Huskies · Bryant Shirreffs pass complete to Aaron McLean for 64 yds for a TD, (Michael Tarbutt KICK) (+5.02 EPA)
3. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass complete to James Proche for 34 yds to the UConn 15 for a 1ST down CONNECTICUT Penalty, face mask (8 yards) (Marshe Terry) to the UConn 7 for a 1ST down (+4.99 EPA)
4. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · SACKVILLE, J. punt 33 yards to the UCONN20, out-of-bounds, PENALTY UCONN roughing the kicker (CONEY, Bryan) 15 yards to the UCONN38, 1ST DOWN SMU, NO PLAY. (+4.59 EPA)
5. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · SMU Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (Braeden West) to the SMU 20 (-4.25 EPA)
6. Q3 · UConn Huskies · Bryant Shirreffs pass complete to Tyraiq Beals for 47 yds to the SMU 4 for a 1ST down (+3.78 EPA)
7. Q2 · UConn Huskies · Bryant Shirreffs pass complete to Arkeel Newsome for 47 yds to the SMU 28 for a 1ST down (+3.67 EPA)
8. Q3 · UConn Huskies · Nate Hopkins run for 2 yds for a TD, (Michael Tarbutt KICK) (+3.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

• SMU Mustangs controlled the final (49–28) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Ben Hicks (2567) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: CONN 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 UConn Huskies vs SMU Mustangs?

UConn Huskies 28, SMU Mustangs 49 in Week 5 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won UConn Huskies vs SMU Mustangs?

SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 28–49.

Where can I find the UConn Huskies vs SMU Mustangs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400941809.

Who led UConn Huskies vs SMU Mustangs in passing?

Ben Hicks (2567) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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