Houston Christian Huskies 7–59 SMU Mustangs: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

SMU Mustangs defeated Houston Christian Huskies 59–7 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Houston Christian Huskies 7, SMU Mustangs 59.

Game summary

SMU Mustangs dominated Houston Christian Huskies 59–7 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Kevin Jennings (SMU) — 148.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.64 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Derrick McFall — 69.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jake Bailey — 4 rec, 59.0 yds.
EPA edge: SMU (+0.266/play) vs Houston Christian (-0.478/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Christian Huskies	6	6	0	0	7
SMU Mustangs	18	12	6	9	59

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

SMU
Q1TD
JHJordan Hudson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Preston Stone pass to Jordan Hudson for a touchdown (28 yards)
SMU
Q1TD
BSBrashard Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Brashard Smith rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
SMU
Q1TD
BSBrashard Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Brashard Smith rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Houston Christian
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Fumble returned for a touchdown
SMU
Q2TD
JBJake Bailey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Preston Stone pass to Jake Bailey for a touchdown (4 yards)
Houston Christian
Q2TD
DMDeuce McMillan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Cutter Stewart pass to Deuce McMillan for a touchdown (10 yards)
SMU
Q2TD
KSKey'Shawn Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Kevin Jennings pass to Key'Shawn Smith for a touchdown (35 yards)
SMU
Q3TD
DMDerrick McFall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-36
Derrick McFall rushes 17 yards for a touchdown
SMU
Q4TD
KJKevin Jennings
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-42
Kevin Jennings rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
SMU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
12-45
Field goal good from 23 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Kevin Jennings (SMU) — 148.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.64 EPA/play +8.89 EPA
Preston Stone (SMU) — 78.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +3.15 EPA
Eli Brickhandler (Houston Christian) — -4.0 yds · -0.28 EPA/play -0.55 EPA

Rushing

Derrick McFall (SMU) — 69.0 yds · 1 TD -0.09 EPA
Brashard Smith (SMU) — 108.0 yds · 2 TD +0.91 EPA
LJ Johnson Jr. (SMU) — 50.0 yds -0.57 EPA

Receiving

Jake Bailey (SMU) — 4 rec · 59.0 yds +0.94 EPA
Collin Sullivan (Houston Christian) — 3 rec · 28.0 yds +0.70 EPA
Champ Dozier (Houston Christian) — 3 rec · 24.0 yds +1.35 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kevin Jennings	SMU	14	71.4%	148	1	+0.64	+8.89
Preston Stone	SMU	9	66.7%	78	2	+0.35	+3.15
Eli Brickhandler	Houston Christian	2	0.0%	-4	0	-0.28	-0.55
CJ Rogers	Houston Christian	2	50.0%	1	0	-0.91	-1.82
Cutter Stewart	Houston Christian	25	40.0%	113	1	-0.30	-7.43

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Houston Christian	SMU
Plays	53	77
EPA / play	-0.478	+0.266
Total EPA	-25.34	+20.46
Success rate	24.5%	53.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.338	+0.524
Rush EPA / play	-0.647	+0.156
Yards	178	595

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	SMU	3	3	-2.94	Punt
Q1	Houston Christian	6	20	-2.01	Punt
Q1	SMU	4	84	+6.92	Pass TD
Q1	Houston Christian	2	-1	-3.27	Interception
Q1	SMU	7	69	+5.61	Rush TD
Q1	Houston Christian	3	4	-2.40	Punt
Q1	SMU	6	55	+3.59	Rush TD
Q1	Houston Christian	2	17	-6.88	Touchdown
Q1	Houston Christian	3	7	-1.99	Punt
Q1	SMU	5	80	+5.16	Pass TD
Q2	Houston Christian	4	50	+5.70	Pass TD
Q2	SMU	4	18	-4.89	Fumble
Q2	Houston Christian	3	0	-3.43	Punt
Q2	SMU	6	16	-1.96	Punt
Q2	Houston Christian	2	-1	-4.37	Interception
Q2	SMU	4	47	+3.75	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Houston Christian Huskies · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-6.16 EPA)
Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Fumble (-6.15 EPA)
Q2 · Houston Christian Huskies · Cutter Stewart pass to Ismael Fuller for 37 yards (3rd & 7) (+4.6 EPA)
Q2 · Houston Christian Huskies · Cutter Stewart pass intercepted (-4.24 EPA)
Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Brashard Smith rushes for 47 yards (3rd & 1) (+3.53 EPA)
Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Kevin Jennings pass to Roderick Daniels Jr. for 22 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.3 EPA)
Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Kevin Jennings pass to Key'Shawn Smith for a touchdown (35 yards) (+3.27 EPA)
Q3 · Houston Christian Huskies · Cutter Stewart pass to Champ Dozier for 13 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.03 EPA)

Key takeaways

SMU Mustangs controlled the final (59–7) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Kevin Jennings (SMU) — 148.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: SMU at 0.266 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Houston Christian Huskies vs SMU Mustangs?

Houston Christian Huskies 7, SMU Mustangs 59 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Houston Christian Huskies vs SMU Mustangs?

SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 7–59.

Where can I find the Houston Christian Huskies vs SMU Mustangs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634303.

Who led Houston Christian Huskies vs SMU Mustangs in passing?

Kevin Jennings (SMU) led passers with 148.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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