Lamar Cardinals vs. SMU Mustangs: 2022 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

SMU Mustangs defeated Lamar Cardinals 45–16 in Week 2, 2022. Final score: Lamar Cardinals 16, SMU Mustangs 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Lamar Cardinals	0	9	3	3	16
SMU Mustangs	12	9	12	6	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tanner Mordecai (SMU) — 218.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.40 EPA
• Jalen Dummett (Lamar) — -5.0 yds · -1.58 EPA/play -1.58 EPA
• Nick Yockey (Lamar) — 21.0 yds · -0.35 EPA/play -2.45 EPA

Rushing

• TJ McDaniel (SMU) — 96.0 yds · 2 TD +0.28 EPA
• Khalan Griffin (Lamar) — 33.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA
• Velton Gardner (SMU) — 100.0 yds +0.50 EPA

Receiving

• Rashee Rice (SMU) — 8 rec · 134.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• Sevonne Rhea (Lamar) — 2 rec · 27.0 yds -0.11 EPA
• Kelvontay Dixon (SMU) — 4 rec · 47.0 yds +0.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Mordecai	SMU	32	53.1%	218	3	+0.04	+1.40
Jalen Dummett	Lamar	1	0.0%	-5	0	-1.58	-1.58
Nick Yockey	Lamar	7	42.9%	21	0	-0.35	-2.45
Preston Stone	SMU	6	66.7%	26	0	-1.16	-6.95
Mike Chandler	Lamar	29	34.5%	116	0	-0.44	-12.88

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Lamar	SMU
Plays	77	67
EPA / play	-0.252	+0.062
Total EPA	-19.41	+4.18
Success rate	28.6%	52.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.457	-0.146
Rush EPA / play	-0.063	+0.336
Yards	317	463

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Lamar	1	0	-0.93	Ended
Q1	Lamar	2	3	-0.60	Punt
Q1	SMU	2	1	-2.57	Ended
Q1	Lamar	2	0	-6.11	Interception
Q1	SMU	3	14	-0.60	Ended
Q1	Lamar	2	0	-1.65	Ended
Q1	SMU	9	34	+1.04	Pass TD
Q1	SMU	5	41	+2.03	Ended
Q1	Lamar	2	0	-3.44	Interception
Q1	Lamar	3	22	-1.69	Fumble
Q1	Lamar	1	23	+2.24	Ended
Q1	Lamar	6	15	-0.97	Punt
Q1	SMU	11	67	+1.07	Field goal
Q2	Lamar	14	73	+6.34	Rush TD
Q2	SMU	4	68	+5.50	Rush TD
Q2	Lamar	8	63	+0.89	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Preston Stone pass intercepted (-6.85 EPA)
2. Q1 · Lamar Cardinals · Mike Chandler pass intercepted (-5.2 EPA)
3. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · TJ McDaniel rushes 57 yards for a touchdown (+5.08 EPA)
4. Q1 · Lamar Cardinals · Punt (+3.98 EPA)
5. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Fumble (-3.87 EPA)
6. Q2 · Lamar Cardinals · Khalan Griffin rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+3.46 EPA)
7. Q2 · Lamar Cardinals · Jalen Dummett rushes for 8 yards (4th & 1) (+3.33 EPA)
8. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Velton Gardner rushes for 40 yards (1st & 10) (+3.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

• SMU Mustangs controlled the final (45–16) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Tanner Mordecai (SMU) — 218.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: SMU at 0.062 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 Lamar Cardinals vs SMU Mustangs?

Lamar Cardinals 16, SMU Mustangs 45 in Week 2 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Lamar Cardinals vs SMU Mustangs?

SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 16–45.

Where can I find the Lamar Cardinals vs SMU Mustangs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401415616.

Who led Lamar Cardinals vs SMU Mustangs in passing?

Tanner Mordecai (SMU) led passers with 218.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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