Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. SMU Mustangs: 2023 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

SMU Mustangs defeated Tulsa Golden Hurricane 69–10 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Tulsa Golden Hurricane 10, SMU Mustangs 69.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Tulsa Golden Hurricane	9	0	0	6	10
SMU Mustangs	18	21	12	3	69

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Preston Stone (SMU) — 371.0 yds · 3 TD · +1.18 EPA/play +23.59 EPA
• Cardell Williams (Tulsa) — 23.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.86 EPA/play +4.30 EPA
• Kevin Jennings (SMU) — 27.0 yds · -0.01 EPA/play -0.07 EPA

Rushing

• Anthony Watkins (Tulsa) — 50.0 yds -0.26 EPA
• Bill Jackson (Tulsa) — 29.0 yds -0.35 EPA
• Camar Wheaton (SMU) — 80.0 yds · 2 TD +0.22 EPA

Receiving

• Jordan Kerley (SMU) — 4 rec · 49.0 yds +0.39 EPA
• Kamdyn Benjamin (Tulsa) — 4 rec · 18.0 yds +1.00 EPA
• Adam Moore (SMU) — 3 rec · 66.0 yds +1.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Preston Stone	SMU	20	75.0%	371	3	+1.18	+23.59
Cardell Williams	Tulsa	5	80.0%	23	1	+0.86	+4.30
Kevin Jennings	SMU	7	57.1%	27	0	-0.01	-0.07
Alex Padilla	SMU	4	75.0%	32	0	-0.36	-1.46
uddle- Shotgun Braylon Braxton	Tulsa	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.94	-1.94
Braylon Braxton	Tulsa	22	45.5%	71	0	-0.33	-7.20

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Tulsa	SMU
Plays	71	68
EPA / play	-0.250	+0.390
Total EPA	-17.72	+26.55
Success rate	33.8%	60.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.353	+0.712
Rush EPA / play	-0.178	+0.121
Yards	272	638

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	SMU	2	75	+6.16	Pass TD
Q1	Tulsa	7	20	-3.88	Ended
Q1	SMU	6	41	+3.13	Rush TD
Q1	Tulsa	10	63	+1.64	Field goal
Q1	SMU	8	72	+4.93	Rush TD
Q1	Tulsa	3	30	-6.32	Touchdown
Q1	Tulsa	4	6	-3.40	Punt
Q2	SMU	6	56	+0.42	Field goal
Q2	Tulsa	2	-2	-3.03	Interception
Q2	SMU	1	62	+3.54	Pass TD
Q2	Tulsa	3	6	-1.84	Punt
Q2	SMU	7	80	+4.55	Rush TD
Q2	Tulsa	3	6	-1.52	Punt
Q2	SMU	6	63	+3.87	Pass TD
Q2	Tulsa	3	7	-1.02	Punt
Q2	SMU	3	-9	-1.55	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Preston Stone pass to Romello Brinson for a touchdown (74 yards) (+6.91 EPA)
2. Q1 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Interception returned for a touchdown (-5.4 EPA)
3. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Preston Stone pass to RJ Maryland for 33 yards (4th & 6) (+5.0 EPA)
4. Q1 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Braylon Braxton pass to Devan Williams for 37 yards (3rd & 12) (+4.29 EPA)
5. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Preston Stone pass to Adam Moore for 52 yards (3rd & 14) (+4.25 EPA)
6. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Preston Stone pass to RJ Maryland for a touchdown (62 yards) (+3.54 EPA)
7. Q1 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Braylon Braxton rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.32 EPA)
8. Q4 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Cardell Williams rushes for 21 yards (2nd & 19) (+3.26 EPA)

Key takeaways

• SMU Mustangs controlled the final (69–10) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Preston Stone (SMU) — 371.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: SMU at 0.39 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 Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs SMU Mustangs?

Tulsa Golden Hurricane 10, SMU Mustangs 69 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs SMU Mustangs?

SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 10–69.

Where can I find the Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs SMU Mustangs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531342.

Who led Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs SMU Mustangs in passing?

Preston Stone (SMU) led passers with 371.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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