SMU Mustangs vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: 2021 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

SMU Mustangs defeated Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 39–37 in Week 3, 2021. Final score: SMU Mustangs 39, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 37.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
SMU Mustangs	6	9	15	6	39
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs	6	6	12	9	37

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tanner Mordecai (2567) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.60 EPA/play +23.32 EPA
• Austin Kendall (2348) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.67 EPA/play +19.29 EPA

Rushing

• Tre Siggers (2567) — 0.0 yds -0.31 EPA
• Ulysses Bentley IV (2567) — 0.0 yds -0.05 EPA
• Marcus Williams Jr. (2348) — 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Receiving

• Danny Gray (2567) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.85 EPA
• Grant Calcaterra (2567) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.87 EPA
• Smoke Harris (2348) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.84 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Mordecai	2567	39	92.3%	0	5	+0.60	+23.32
Austin Kendall	2348	29	82.8%	0	4	+0.67	+19.29

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SMU	LT
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	+1.23	Ended
Q1	2567	6	0	+5.30	Pass TD
Q1	2348	1	0	-0.47	Ended
Q1	2567	7	0	+3.14	Ended
Q1	2348	1	0	+4.28	Pass TD
Q1	2348	4	0	+1.09	Punt
Q1	2567	11	0	+1.26	Ended
Q1	2348	6	0	-3.20	Ended
Q2	2567	3	0	-5.19	Field goal
Q2	2567	5	0	+2.95	Ended
Q2	2348	1	0	+0.21	Ended
Q2	2567	1	0	+3.42	Pass TD
Q2	2348	2	0	-1.16	Ended
Q2	2348	1	0	+1.84	Pass TD
Q2	2567	8	0	+0.02	Ended
Q2	2348	9	0	+5.45	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · SMU Penalty, False Start (Jaylon Thomas) to the LaTch 8 (-7.54 EPA)
2. Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Austin Kendall pass intercepted return for no gain to the LaTch 10 (-7.24 EPA)
3. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Reggie Roberson Jr. 33 Yd pass from Tanner Mordecai (+5.06 EPA)
4. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Ulysses Bentley IV run for no gain to the LaTch 1 (-4.41 EPA)
5. Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Austin Kendall pass complete to Tre Harris for 62 yds for a TD, (Jacob Barnes KICK) (+4.28 EPA)
6. Q4 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · WILLIAMS JR., Marcus rush to the right for a gain of 23 yards to the SMU0, TOUCHDOWN LAT, score nullified by penalty. PENALTY LAT Holding on WHITE, Dakota enforced 10 yards from the SMU23 to the SMU33 [SG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). (-4.25 EPA)
7. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Tre Siggers run for 1 yd to the LaTch 7 (-4.17 EPA)
8. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Rashee Rice for 41 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) (+4.13 EPA)

Key takeaways

• SMU Mustangs controlled the final (39–37) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Tanner Mordecai (2567) — yds, 5 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 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

SMU Mustangs 39, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 37 in Week 3 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won SMU Mustangs vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 39–37.

Where can I find the SMU Mustangs vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282199.

Who led SMU Mustangs vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in passing?

Tanner Mordecai (2567) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for SMU Mustangs at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.