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SMU Mustangs vs. Texas State Bobcats: 2020 Week 1 Recap

Mustangs defeat Bobcats 31–24 in Week 1

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for SMU Mustangs vs. Texas State Bobcats (Week 1).

SMU Mustangs 31 1-0 Winner
Final 31–24
Texas State Bobcats 24 0-1
Winner
SMU Mustangs
Final score
31–24
Halftime
SMU Mustangs 12–12 Texas State Bobcats
Top passer
Shane Buechele

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Quick answer

SMU Mustangs defeated Texas State Bobcats 31–24 in Week 1, 2020. Final score: SMU Mustangs 31, Texas State Bobcats 24.

Game summary

SMU Mustangs beat Texas State Bobcats 31–24 in Week 1 of the 2020 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Shane Buechele (2567) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.09 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: TJ McDaniel — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Jeremiah Haydel — 4 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
SMU Mustangs01212331
Texas State Bobcats0126324

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

SMUSMU Mustangs
TXSTTexas State Bobcats

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TXST
    Q2TD
    JHJeremiah Haydel

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Brady McBride pass complete to Jeremiah Haydel for 3 yds for a TD, (Alan Orona KICK)

  2. SMU
    Q2TD
    UBUlysses Bentley IV

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Ulysses Bentley IV run for 12 yds for a TD, (Chris Naggar KICK)

  3. TXST
    Q2TD
    BSBrock Sturges

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Brock Sturges run for 4 yds for a TD, (Alan Orona KICK)

  4. SMU
    Q2TD
    UBUlysses Bentley IV

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Ulysses Bentley IV run for 6 yds for a TD, (Chris Naggar KICK)

  5. SMU
    Q3TD
    RRReggie Roberson Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-12

    Shane Buechele pass complete to Reggie Roberson Jr. for 51 yds for a TD, (Chris Naggar KICK)

  6. TXST
    Q3TD
    CSChandler Speights

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-18

    Brady McBride pass complete to Chandler Speights for 19 yds for a TD, (Alan Orona KICK)

  7. SMU
    Q3TD
    TMTJ McDaniel

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-18

    TJ McDaniel run for 9 yds for a TD, (Chris Naggar KICK)

  8. TXST
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    24-21

    Alan Orona 47 yd FG GOOD

  9. SMU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    27-21

    Chris Naggar 32 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Shane Buechele (2567) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +3.20 EPA
  • Brady McBride (326) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.12 EPA/play -4.54 EPA

Rushing

  • TJ McDaniel (2567) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.00 EPA
  • Brock Sturges (326) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.53 EPA
  • Calvin Hill (326) — 0.0 yds +0.38 EPA

Receiving

  • Jeremiah Haydel (326) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA
  • Reggie Roberson Jr. (2567) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.71 EPA
  • Jah'Marae Sheread (326) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Shane Buechele25673672.2%01+0.09+3.20
Brady McBride3263852.6%02-0.12-4.54

Team EPA comparison

StatSMUTXST
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1256750-0.71Ended
Q132620-0.47Punt
Q1256740-1.86Punt
Q132630-3.29Punt
Q12567100+0.06Punt
Q1326110+1.62Missed FG
Q2256710+1.20Ended
Q232610+1.19Pass TD
Q232680+2.36Ended
Q2256710+1.86Rush TD
Q2256760+3.40Ended
Q232610+2.61Rush TD
Q2326110+3.38Ended
Q2256710+1.17Rush TD
Q2256740+3.10Ended
Q232640+0.94Interception

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Shane Buechele pass intercepted Kordell Rodgers return for 30 yds to the SMU 45 (-6.24 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Texas State Bobcats · Brock Sturges run for 35 yds to the TexSt 44 for a 1ST down (+4.61 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Texas State Bobcats · Brady McBride pass complete to Jeremiah Haydel for 26 yds to the SMU 6 for a 1ST down (+4.52 EPA)
  4. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Shane Buechele pass intercepted Grid Isidore Jr. return for 15 yds to the TexSt 42 (-4.47 EPA)
  5. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · TJ McDaniel run for 5 yds TJ McDaniel fumbled, recovered by TexSt (-4.24 EPA)
  6. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Shane Buechele pass complete to Reggie Roberson Jr. for 51 yds for a TD, (Chris Naggar KICK) (+4.06 EPA)
  7. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Kylen Granson run for no gain to the TexSt 21 (-3.87 EPA)
  8. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Shane Buechele pass complete to Danny Gray for 38 yds to the TexSt 35 for a 1ST down (+3.38 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • SMU Mustangs controlled the final (31–24) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Shane Buechele (2567) — yds, 1 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 Texas State Bobcats?

SMU Mustangs 31, Texas State Bobcats 24 in Week 1 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won SMU Mustangs vs Texas State Bobcats?

SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 31–24.

Where can I find the SMU Mustangs vs Texas State Bobcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401212484.

Who led SMU Mustangs vs Texas State Bobcats in passing?

Shane Buechele (2567) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

SMU Mustangs

Now 1-0 W

Texas State Bobcats

Now 0-1 L