Quick answer
East Carolina Pirates defeated SMU Mustangs 52–38 in Week 13, 2020. Final score: SMU Mustangs 38, East Carolina Pirates 52.
Game summary
East Carolina Pirates rolled past SMU Mustangs 52–38 in Week 13 of the 2020 season.
- Scoring: 12 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 14 plays.
- Passing leader: Holton Ahlers (151) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.33 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Keaton Mitchell — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Austin Upshaw — 8 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SMU Mustangs | 6 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 38 |
 East Carolina Pirates | 18 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 52 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
SMUSMU MustangsTyler Snead pass complete to Blake Proehl for 35 yds for a TD, (Jake Verity KICK)
Shane Buechele pass complete to Kylen Granson for 6 yds for a TD, (Chris Naggar KICK)
Holton Ahlers pass complete to Blake Proehl for 11 yds for a TD, (Jake Verity KICK)
Keaton Mitchell run for 9 yds for a TD, (Jake Verity KICK)
Jake Verity 29 yd FG GOOD
Holton Ahlers pass complete to Tyler Snead for 16 yds for a TD, (Jake Verity KICK)
Holton Ahlers pass complete to Keaton Mitchell for 7 yds for a TD, (Jake Verity KICK)
Holton Ahlers pass complete to C.J. Johnson for 14 yds for a TD, (Jake Verity KICK)
Chris Naggar 36 yd FG GOOD
Shane Buechele pass complete to Ulysses Bentley IV for 26 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )
Shane Buechele run for 1 yd for a TD, (Shane Buechele pass to Rashee Rice for Two-Point Conversion)
Tyler Lavine run for 4 yds for a TD, (Chris Naggar KICK)
Tyler Lavine run for 5 yds for a TD, (Chris Naggar KICK)
Darius Pinnix Jr. run for 2 yds for a TD, (Jake Verity KICK)
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ECU
Q1TD BPBlake ProehlPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-6
Tyler Snead pass complete to Blake Proehl for 35 yds for a TD, (Jake Verity KICK)
- SMU
Q1TD KGKylen GransonPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-6
Shane Buechele pass complete to Kylen Granson for 6 yds for a TD, (Chris Naggar KICK)
- ECU
Q1TD BPBlake ProehlPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-12
Holton Ahlers pass complete to Blake Proehl for 11 yds for a TD, (Jake Verity KICK)
- ECU
Q1TD KMKeaton MitchellPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-18
Keaton Mitchell run for 9 yds for a TD, (Jake Verity KICK)
- ECU
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 6-21
Jake Verity 29 yd FG GOOD
- ECU
Q2TD TSTyler SneadPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-27
Holton Ahlers pass complete to Tyler Snead for 16 yds for a TD, (Jake Verity KICK)
- ECU
Q2TD KMKeaton MitchellPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-33
Holton Ahlers pass complete to Keaton Mitchell for 7 yds for a TD, (Jake Verity KICK)
- ECU
Q2TD CJC.J. JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-39
Holton Ahlers pass complete to C.J. Johnson for 14 yds for a TD, (Jake Verity KICK)
- SMU
Q3FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 9-39
Chris Naggar 36 yd FG GOOD
- SMU
Q3TD UBUlysses Bentley IVPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 15-39
Shane Buechele pass complete to Ulysses Bentley IV for 26 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )
- SMU
Q3TD SBShane BuechelePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 21-39
Shane Buechele run for 1 yd for a TD, (Shane Buechele pass to Rashee Rice for Two-Point Conversion)
- SMU
Q4TD TLTyler LavinePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 27-39
Tyler Lavine run for 4 yds for a TD, (Chris Naggar KICK)
- SMU
Q4TD TLTyler LavinePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 33-39
Tyler Lavine run for 5 yds for a TD, (Chris Naggar KICK)
- ECU
Q4TD DPDarius Pinnix Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 33-45
Darius Pinnix Jr. run for 2 yds for a TD, (Jake Verity KICK)
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Holton Ahlers (151) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +9.76 EPA
- Tyler Snead (151) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.63 EPA/play +2.63 EPA
- Shane Buechele (2567) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.82 EPA
Rushing
- Keaton Mitchell (151) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.45 EPA
- Darius Pinnix Jr. (151) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.19 EPA
- Ulysses Bentley IV (2567) — 0.0 yds -0.21 EPA
Receiving
- Austin Upshaw (2567) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.61 EPA
- Rashee Rice (2567) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA
- Tyler Snead (151) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.58 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holton Ahlers | 151 | 30 | 66.7% | 0 | 4 | +0.33 | +9.76 |
| Tyler Snead | 151 | 1 | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | +2.63 | +2.63 |
| Shane Buechele | 2567 | 50 | 68.0% | 0 | 2 | +0.02 | +0.82 |
| Tyler Page | 2567 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.88 | -0.88 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | SMU | ECU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 151 | 1 | 0 | +2.63 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | 2567 | 1 | 0 | +2.23 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | 151 | 8 | 0 | +4.22 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | 2567 | 9 | 0 | +5.13 | Ended |
| Q1 | 151 | 2 | 0 | +0.44 | Ended |
| Q1 | 2567 | 1 | 0 | -3.11 | Ended |
| Q1 | 151 | 1 | 0 | +1.41 | Rush TD |
| Q1 | 2567 | 2 | 0 | -0.21 | Ended |
| Q1 | 151 | 9 | 0 | +3.28 | Ended |
| Q1 | 2567 | 6 | 0 | -1.43 | Punt |
| Q2 | 151 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal |
| Q2 | 151 | 7 | 0 | +3.66 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | 2567 | 3 | 0 | -0.17 | Punt |
| Q2 | 151 | 3 | 0 | +2.00 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | 2567 | 2 | 0 | -1.90 | Punt |
| Q2 | 151 | 7 | 0 | +1.27 | Pass TD |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Shane Buechele pass complete to Judah Bell for 4 yds Judah Bell fumbled, forced by David Laney, recovered by ECaro Jireh Wilson , return for 39 yds to the SMU 32 (-7.84 EPA)
- Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Chris Naggar kickoff for 51 yds , Keaton Mitchell return for no gain to the ECaro 14 Keaton Mitchell fumbled, recovered by SMU Terry Keys III (-6.82 EPA)
- Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Jsi Hatfield run for a loss of 8 yards to the SMU 28 Jsi Hatfield fumbled, recovered by SMU Terrance Newman (-5.28 EPA)
- Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Luke Larsen run for 25 yds to the SMU 40 for a 1ST down (+4.64 EPA)
- Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Shane Buechele pass intercepted Ja'Quan McMillian return for 31 yds to the SMU 35 (-4.47 EPA)
- Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Holton Ahlers pass complete to Blake Proehl for 38 yds to the SMU 34 for a 1ST down (+3.62 EPA)
- Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Shane Buechele pass intercepted Ja'Quan McMillian return for no gain to the ECaro 34 (-3.6 EPA)
- Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Shane Buechele pass complete to Judah Bell for 7 yds to the ECaro 26 for a 1ST down (+3.37 EPA)
Key takeaways
- East Carolina Pirates controlled the final (52–38) in Week 13.
- Passing edge: Holton Ahlers (151) — yds, 4 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 East Carolina Pirates?
SMU Mustangs 38, East Carolina Pirates 52 in Week 13 of the 2020 college football season.
Who won SMU Mustangs vs East Carolina Pirates?
East Carolina Pirates won with a final score of 38–52.
Where can I find the SMU Mustangs vs East Carolina Pirates box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401212513.
Who led SMU Mustangs vs East Carolina Pirates in passing?
Holton Ahlers (151) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for SMU Mustangs at East Carolina Pirates in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
SMU Mustangs
Entered 7-2 Now 7-3 L
East Carolina Pirates
Entered 1-6 Now 2-6 W
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