SMU Mustangs vs. Tulane Green Wave: 2018 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

SMU Mustangs defeated Tulane Green Wave 27–23 in Week 8, 2018. Final score: SMU Mustangs 27, Tulane Green Wave 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
SMU Mustangs	2	6	12	12	27
Tulane Green Wave	0	6	0	6	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ben Hicks (2567) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.11 EPA/play +4.43 EPA
• TEAM (2655) — 0.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -0.07 EPA
• Jonathan Banks (2655) — 0.0 yds · -0.54 EPA/play -14.60 EPA

Rushing

• Darius Bradwell (2655) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.05 EPA
• Jonathan Banks (2655) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.33 EPA
• Braeden West (2567) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.20 EPA

Receiving

• Reggie Roberson Jr. (2567) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.67 EPA
• James Proche (2567) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• Terren Encalade (2655) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ben Hicks	2567	39	53.8%	0	3	+0.11	+4.43
TEAM	2655	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.07	-0.07
Jonathan Banks	2655	27	48.1%	0	0	-0.54	-14.60

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SMU	TULN
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	2655	7	0	+3.00	Ended
Q1	2567	1	0	-2.46	Safety
Q1	2655	3	0	-1.68	Punt
Q1	2567	5	0	-1.60	Punt
Q1	2655	12	0	-0.29	Missed FG
Q2	2567	1	0	-0.00	Ended
Q2	2655	3	0	+1.69	Ended
Q2	2567	6	0	-0.29	Punt
Q2	2655	3	0	-1.90	Punt
Q2	2567	3	0	-2.76	Punt
Q2	2655	3	0	-2.31	Punt
Q2	2567	3	0	-3.14	Punt
Q2	2655	3	0	-2.39	Punt
Q2	2567	4	0	-2.63	Punt
Q2	2655	3	0	-3.23	Punt
Q2	2567	1	0	+6.27	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass intercepted for a TD Donnie Lewis Jr. return for 49 yds for a TD, (Merek Glover KICK) (-7.35 EPA)
2. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass complete to Xavier Jones for 55 yds for a TD, (Kevin Robledo KICK) (+6.27 EPA)
3. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass complete to James Proche for 67 yds for a TD, (Ben Hicks PAT MISSED), (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (+5.42 EPA)
4. Q4 · Tulane Green Wave · Jonathan Banks sacked by Delontae Scott for a loss of 7 yards to the Tulan 40 Jonathan Banks fumbled, recovered by SMU Ken McLaurin , return for 0 yards (-4.34 EPA)
5. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass complete to Reggie Roberson Jr. for 33 yds to the Tulan 29 for a 1ST down (+3.7 EPA)
6. Q4 · Tulane Green Wave · Jonathan Banks sacked by Richard Moore for a loss of 4 yards to the Tulan 46 Jonathan Banks fumbled, recovered by SMU Jake Hall , return for 0 yards (-3.37 EPA)
7. Q3 · Tulane Green Wave · Jonathan Banks pass intercepted Christian Davis return for no gain to the SMU 37 (-3.22 EPA)
8. Q4 · Tulane Green Wave · Jonathan Banks run for 3 yds for a TD, (Merek Glover KICK) (+3.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

• SMU Mustangs controlled the final (27–23) in Week 8.
• 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 Tulane Green Wave?

SMU Mustangs 27, Tulane Green Wave 23 in Week 8 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won SMU Mustangs vs Tulane Green Wave?

SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 27–23.

Where can I find the SMU Mustangs vs Tulane Green Wave box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401019513.

Who led SMU Mustangs vs Tulane Green Wave 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 Tulane Green Wave in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.