Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. SMU Mustangs: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

SMU Mustangs defeated Abilene Christian Wildcats 56–9 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Abilene Christian Wildcats 9, SMU Mustangs 56.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Abilene Christian Wildcats	0	3	6	0	9
SMU Mustangs	9	18	12	9	56

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tanner Mordecai (2567) — 0.0 yds · 6 TD · +0.69 EPA/play +19.30 EPA
• Derek Green (2567) — 0.0 yds · -0.57 EPA/play -2.83 EPA
• Stone Earle (2000) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.12 EPA/play -3.26 EPA

Rushing

• Tre Siggers (2567) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA
• Ulysses Bentley IV (2567) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• Jermiah Dobbins (2000) — 0.0 yds -0.64 EPA

Receiving

• Kobe Clark (2000) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.85 EPA
• Danny Gray (2567) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.43 EPA
• Denver Holman (2000) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Mordecai	2567	28	78.6%	0	6	+0.69	+19.30
Derek Green	2567	5	40.0%	0	0	-0.57	-2.83
Stone Earle	2000	27	48.1%	0	1	-0.12	-3.26
Peyton Mansell	2000	8	25.0%	0	0	-0.56	-4.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ACU	SMU
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	+0.45	Ended
Q1	2567	1	0	+0.03	Field goal
Q1	2000	4	0	-1.01	Ended
Q1	2567	1	0	-1.26	Ended
Q1	2567	4	0	+0.89	Punt
Q1	2000	1	0	-0.32	Punt
Q1	2567	3	0	-3.10	Ended
Q1	2000	3	0	-3.32	Ended
Q1	2567	1	0	+1.99	Pass TD
Q1	2000	4	0	-0.23	Punt
Q1	2567	2	0	+1.42	Ended
Q1	2000	4	0	+0.59	Ended
Q2	2000	2	0	+0.17	Field goal
Q2	2567	7	0	+1.76	Ended
Q2	2000	3	0	+2.32	Ended
Q2	2567	1	0	+5.49	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Matt Fraanje punt for 50 yds (-7.3 EPA)
2. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Danny Gray for 27 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) (+5.49 EPA)
3. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Tyler Lavine run for 4 yds to the AblCh 17 for a 1ST down (-5.29 EPA)
4. Q4 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Peyton Mansell pass intercepted (-4.98 EPA)
5. Q3 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Kobe Clark 11 Yd pass from Stone Earle (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) (+4.49 EPA)
6. Q2 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Stone Earle pass complete to Remington Lutz for 59 yds to the SMU 31 for a 1ST down (+3.71 EPA)
7. Q2 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Stone Earle pass intercepted (-3.69 EPA)
8. Q4 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Stone Earle pass intercepted (-3.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

• SMU Mustangs controlled the final (56–9) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tanner Mordecai (2567) — yds, 6 TD.
• EPA edge: ACU 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 Abilene Christian Wildcats vs SMU Mustangs?

Abilene Christian Wildcats 9, SMU Mustangs 56 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Abilene Christian Wildcats vs SMU Mustangs?

SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 9–56.

Where can I find the Abilene Christian Wildcats vs SMU Mustangs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401300998.

Who led Abilene Christian Wildcats vs SMU Mustangs in passing?

Tanner Mordecai (2567) led passers with 0.0 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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