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Navy Midshipmen vs. SMU Mustangs: 2020 Week 9 Recap

Mustangs defeat Midshipmen 51–37 in Week 9

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Navy Midshipmen vs. SMU Mustangs (Week 9).

Navy Midshipmen 37 3-4
Final 37–51
SMU Mustangs 51 6-1 Winner
Winner
SMU Mustangs
Final score
37–51
Halftime
Navy Midshipmen 15–27 SMU Mustangs
Top passer
Shane Buechele

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Quick answer

SMU Mustangs defeated Navy Midshipmen 51–37 in Week 9, 2020. Final score: Navy Midshipmen 37, SMU Mustangs 51.

Game summary

SMU Mustangs rolled past Navy Midshipmen 51–37 in Week 9 of the 2020 season.

  • Scoring: 12 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 14 plays.
  • Passing leader: Shane Buechele (2567) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.77 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Ulysses Bentley IV — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Tyler Page — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Navy Midshipmen6901837
SMU Mustangs02712651

Scoring Map

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

NAVYNavy Midshipmen
SMUSMU Mustangs

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Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NAVY
    Q1TD
    NSNelson Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Nelson Smith run for 3 yds for a TD, (Bijan Nichols KICK)

  2. SMU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-3

    Chris Naggar 35 yd FG GOOD

  3. SMU
    Q2TD
    RRRashee Rice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-9

    Shane Buechele pass complete to Rashee Rice for 5 yds for a TD, (Chris Naggar KICK)

  4. NAVY
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-9

    Bijan Nichols 46 yd FG GOOD

  5. SMU
    Q2TD
    TLTyler Lavine

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-15

    Tyler Lavine run for 10 yds for a TD, (Chris Naggar KICK)

  6. SMU
    Q2TD
    UBUlysses Bentley IV

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-21

    Ulysses Bentley IV run for 18 yds for a TD, (Chris Naggar KICK)

  7. NAVY
    Q2TD
    CWChance Warren

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-21

    Chance Warren run for 7 yds for a TD, (Bijan Nichols KICK)

  8. SMU
    Q2TD
    UBUlysses Bentley IV

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-27

    Ulysses Bentley IV run for 4 yds for a TD, (Chris Naggar KICK)

  9. SMU
    Q3TD
    RRRashee Rice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-33

    Shane Buechele pass complete to Rashee Rice for 20 yds for a TD, (Chris Naggar KICK)

  10. SMU
    Q3TD
    AUAustin Upshaw

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-39

    Shane Buechele pass complete to Austin Upshaw for 42 yds for a TD, (Chris Naggar KICK)

  11. NAVY
    Q4TD
    MCMychal Cooper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-39

    Tyger Goslin pass complete to Mychal Cooper for 14 yds for a TD, (Bijan Nichols KICK)

  12. NAVY
    Q4TD
    CWChance Warren

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-39

    Chance Warren run for 19 yds for a TD, (Bijan Nichols KICK)

  13. NAVY
    Q4TD
    JCJamale Carothers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    33-39

    Tyger Goslin pass complete to Jamale Carothers for 62 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed)

  14. SMU
    Q4TD
    TLTyler Lavine

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    33-45

    Tyler Lavine run for 48 yds for a TD, (Chris Naggar PAT BLOCKED)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Shane Buechele (2567) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.77 EPA/play +21.49 EPA
  • Tyger Goslin (2426) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +1.39 EPA/play +13.91 EPA
  • Dalen Morris (2426) — 0.0 yds · -0.04 EPA/play -0.80 EPA

Rushing

  • Ulysses Bentley IV (2567) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.11 EPA
  • Nelson Smith (2426) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA
  • Chance Warren (2426) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.65 EPA

Receiving

  • Tyler Page (2567) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.70 EPA
  • Mychal Cooper (2426) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.00 EPA
  • Rashee Rice (2567) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.66 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Shane Buechele25672882.1%03+0.77+21.49
Tyger Goslin24261060.0%02+1.39+13.91
Dalen Morris24262236.4%00-0.04-0.80
Chance Warren242610.0%00-0.94-0.94

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q12567110+4.82Ended
Q1242610+0.66Rush TD
Q12426120+5.63Ended
Q1256770+2.23Pass TD
Q2242610-2.56Fumble
Q2256780+3.37Ended
Q2242600Field goal
Q2256710+1.85Rush TD
Q2242690+0.63Ended
Q2256750+4.76Rush TD
Q2242630-3.35Punt
Q2256750+3.09Ended
Q2242610+1.24Rush TD
Q2256710+1.67Rush TD
Q2242650+4.41Ended
Q3256740+4.33Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Navy Midshipmen · Tyger Goslin pass complete to Jamale Carothers for 62 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed) (+7.32 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Navy Midshipmen · Tyger Goslin pass complete to Mychal Cooper for 14 yds for a TD, (Bijan Nichols KICK) (+4.96 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Navy Midshipmen · Dalen Morris pass complete to Jamale Carothers for 29 yds to the SMU 35 for a 1ST down (+4.01 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Navy Midshipmen · Mark Walker run for 9 yds to the SMU 19 for a 1ST down (+3.86 EPA)
  5. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · TaMerik Williams run for 8 yds to the Navy 42 (-3.81 EPA)
  6. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Terrance Gipson run for 6 yds to the SMU 47 Terrance Gipson fumbled, forced by Tama Tuitele, recovered by Navy Marcus Wiggins , return for 1 yd to the SMU 47 (-3.35 EPA)
  7. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Shane Buechele pass complete to Rashee Rice for 20 yds for a TD, (Chris Naggar KICK) (+3.34 EPA)
  8. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Shane Buechele pass complete to Rashee Rice for 5 yds for a TD, (Chris Naggar KICK) (+3.33 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • SMU Mustangs controlled the final (51–37) in Week 9.
  • Passing edge: Shane Buechele (2567) — yds, 3 TD.
  • EPA edge: NAVY 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 Navy Midshipmen vs SMU Mustangs?

Navy Midshipmen 37, SMU Mustangs 51 in Week 9 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Navy Midshipmen vs SMU Mustangs?

SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 37–51.

Where can I find the Navy Midshipmen vs SMU Mustangs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401212489.

Who led Navy Midshipmen vs SMU Mustangs in passing?

Shane Buechele (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 Navy Midshipmen at SMU Mustangs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Navy Midshipmen

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

SMU Mustangs

Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W