SMU Mustangs vs. Cincinnati Bearcats: 2017 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

SMU Mustangs defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 31–28 in Week 8, 2017. Final score: SMU Mustangs 31, Cincinnati Bearcats 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
SMU Mustangs	12	6	0	6	3	31
Cincinnati Bearcats	9	9	0	6	0	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ben Hicks (2567) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +13.04 EPA
• Hayden Moore (2132) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +3.28 EPA

Rushing

• Mike Boone (2132) — 0.0 yds -0.41 EPA
• Xavier Jones (2567) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.15 EPA
• Ke'Mon Freeman (2567) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Trey Quinn (2567) — 17 rec · 0.0 yds +0.92 EPA
• Kahlil Lewis (2132) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.32 EPA
• Courtland Sutton (2567) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.92 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ben Hicks	2567	39	66.7%	0	2	+0.33	+13.04
Hayden Moore	2132	35	62.9%	0	2	+0.09	+3.28

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SMU	CIN
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	+0.95	Rush TD
Q1	2132	1	0	-1.08	Ended
Q1	2567	11	0	+4.85	Ended
Q1	2132	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2567	1	0	+0.87	Rush TD
Q1	2132	11	0	+2.94	Rush TD
Q1	2567	7	0	+4.65	Ended
Q1	2132	8	0	-0.86	Missed FG
Q2	2567	1	0	-0.02	Ended
Q2	2132	5	0	+1.16	Ended
Q2	2567	6	0	-1.58	Punt
Q2	2132	1	0	-0.77	Punt
Q2	2567	1	0	+2.53	Pass TD
Q2	2132	2	0	-1.29	Field goal
Q2	2567	8	0	+3.73	Ended
Q2	2132	9	0	-1.64	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass intercepted Linden Stephens return for 39 yds to the CINCINNATI 13 CINCINNATI Penalty, illegal block (10 Yards) declined (-6.11 EPA)
2. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass complete to Trey Quinn for 32 yds to the Cincy 3 for a 1ST down (+5.88 EPA)
3. Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Mike Boone run for 1 yd to the SMU 3 (-5.79 EPA)
4. Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Hayden Moore run for a loss of 6 yards to the SMU 22 Hayden Moore fumbled, recovered by SMU RC Cox (-5.72 EPA)
5. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Hayden Moore pass complete to Devin Gray for 21 yds for a TD, (Hayden Moore pass to Devin Gray for Two-Point Conversion) (+5.44 EPA)
6. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · MOORE, Hayden pass incomplete to ROLLINS, Jerron, PENALTY SMU offside (SCOTT, Delontae) 5 yards to the SMU32, NO PLAY, PENALTY SMU personal foul (JEANLYS, W.) 15 yards to the SMU17, 1ST DOWN CIN. (+4.29 EPA)
7. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Ryan Jones 47 yd FG MISSED (-3.46 EPA)
8. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks sacked by Jaylyin Minor for a loss of 9 yards to the Cincy 33 (-3.32 EPA)

Key takeaways

• SMU Mustangs controlled the final (31–28) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Ben Hicks (2567) — yds, 2 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 Cincinnati Bearcats?

SMU Mustangs 31, Cincinnati Bearcats 28 in Week 8 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won SMU Mustangs vs Cincinnati Bearcats?

SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 31–28.

Where can I find the SMU Mustangs vs Cincinnati Bearcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400941826.

Who led SMU Mustangs vs Cincinnati Bearcats in passing?

Ben Hicks (2567) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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