SMU Mustangs vs. East Carolina Pirates: 2023 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

SMU Mustangs defeated East Carolina Pirates 31–10 in Week 7, 2023. Final score: SMU Mustangs 31, East Carolina Pirates 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
SMU Mustangs	12	0	0	9	31
East Carolina Pirates	0	9	0	6	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Preston Stone (SMU) — 273.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +1.83 EPA
• Mason Garcia (East Carolina) — 150.0 yds · +0.00 EPA/play +0.07 EPA
• Alex Flinn (East Carolina) — 72.0 yds · -0.94 EPA/play -12.20 EPA

Rushing

• Rahjai Harris (East Carolina) — 33.0 yds -0.62 EPA
• Mason Garcia (East Carolina) — 43.0 yds · 1 TD +0.24 EPA
• Jaylan Knighton (SMU) — 26.0 yds -0.45 EPA

Receiving

• Chase Sowell (East Carolina) — 7 rec · 120.0 yds +0.68 EPA
• Key'Shawn Smith (SMU) — 3 rec · 60.0 yds +0.20 EPA
• RJ Maryland (SMU) — 3 rec · 51.0 yds +0.26 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Preston Stone	SMU	39	48.7%	273	3	+0.05	+1.83
Mason Garcia	East Carolina	27	44.4%	150	0	+0.00	+0.07
Alex Flinn	East Carolina	13	46.2%	72	0	-0.94	-12.20

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SMU	East Carolina
Plays	61	77
EPA / play	-0.100	-0.374
Total EPA	-6.11	-28.76
Success rate	21.3%	23.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.047	-0.303
Rush EPA / play	-0.361	-0.450
Yards	334	324

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	SMU	3	6	-1.96	Punt
Q1	East Carolina	3	7	-2.54	Punt
Q1	SMU	3	13	-0.97	Punt
Q1	East Carolina	3	2	-3.09	Punt
Q1	SMU	6	69	+5.44	Pass TD
Q1	East Carolina	3	0	-3.36	Punt
Q1	SMU	3	74	+5.36	Pass TD
Q1	East Carolina	13	44	+0.13	Field goal
Q2	SMU	3	7	-1.69	Punt
Q2	East Carolina	3	1	-2.97	Punt
Q2	SMU	3	7	-1.92	Punt
Q2	East Carolina	12	86	+7.49	Rush TD
Q2	SMU	5	21	+0.16	Punt
Q2	East Carolina	6	14	-0.51	Punt
Q3	East Carolina	3	7	-2.23	Punt
Q3	SMU	3	1	-3.51	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Alex Flinn — Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.08 EPA)
2. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Mason Garcia rushes 6 yards for a touchdown (+5.29 EPA)
3. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Preston Stone pass to RJ Maryland for a touchdown (43 yards) (+4.76 EPA)
4. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Mason Garcia pass to Chase Sowell for 45 yards (2nd & 14) (+3.7 EPA)
5. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Preston Stone pass to Key'Shawn Smith for 39 yards (2nd & 11) (+3.69 EPA)
6. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Fumble (-3.61 EPA)
7. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Preston Stone pass to Jake Bailey for 24 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.32 EPA)
8. Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Alex Flinn pass to Chase Sowell for 13 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.13 EPA)

Key takeaways

• SMU Mustangs controlled the final (31–10) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Preston Stone (SMU) — 273.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: SMU at -0.1 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 31, East Carolina Pirates 10 in Week 7 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won SMU Mustangs vs East Carolina Pirates?

SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 31–10.

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=401531415.

Who led SMU Mustangs vs East Carolina Pirates in passing?

Preston Stone (SMU) led passers with 273.0 yards and 3 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.