BYU Cougars vs. SMU Mustangs: 2024 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated SMU Mustangs 18–15 in Week 2, 2024. Final score: BYU Cougars 18, SMU Mustangs 15.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	6	0	6	3	18
SMU Mustangs	0	9	3	3	15

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Preston Stone (SMU) — -23.0 yds · -1.43 EPA/play -10.00 EPA
• Kevin Jennings (SMU) — 155.0 yds · -0.34 EPA/play -10.86 EPA
• Jake Retzlaff (BYU) — 231.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.47 EPA/play -13.24 EPA

Rushing

• Brashard Smith (SMU) — 75.0 yds -0.33 EPA
• Jake Retzlaff (BYU) — 42.0 yds -0.53 EPA
• Kevin Jennings (SMU) — 38.0 yds +0.16 EPA

Receiving

• Key'Shawn Smith (SMU) — 4 rec · 46.0 yds +0.84 EPA
• Brashard Smith (SMU) — 4 rec · 21.0 yds +0.27 EPA
• Jake Bailey (SMU) — 3 rec · 34.0 yds +0.66 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Preston Stone	SMU	7	28.6%	-23	0	-1.43	-10.00
Kevin Jennings	SMU	32	46.9%	155	0	-0.34	-10.86
Jake Retzlaff	BYU	28	50.0%	231	1	-0.47	-13.24

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BYU	SMU
Plays	63	72
EPA / play	-0.345	-0.399
Total EPA	-21.73	-28.72
Success rate	33.3%	29.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.481	-0.535
Rush EPA / play	-0.229	-0.238
Yards	372	276

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	SMU	3	-9	-4.02	Punt
Q1	BYU	4	8	-5.25	Fumble
Q1	SMU	3	-9	-4.54	Punt
Q1	BYU	7	49	+3.52	Pass TD
Q1	SMU	12	72	-0.27	Ended
Q1	BYU	3	9	-0.63	Punt
Q2	SMU	4	16	-2.37	Field goal
Q2	BYU	3	-7	-3.59	Punt
Q2	SMU	3	-6	-3.59	Punt
Q2	BYU	3	6	-2.29	Punt
Q2	SMU	9	36	-0.74	Field goal
Q2	BYU	7	11	-5.66	Punt
Q2	SMU	8	60	+0.68	Field goal
Q2	BYU	9	129	-4.63	Interception
Q3	SMU	10	24	-1.73	Field goal
Q3	BYU	3	9	-1.58	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Jake Retzlaff pass intercepted (-8.19 EPA)
2. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Fumble (-6.18 EPA)
3. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Jake Retzlaff pass to Darius Lassiter for 57 yards (2nd & 10) (+5.23 EPA)
4. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Jake Retzlaff pass intercepted (-4.88 EPA)
5. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Fumble (-4.57 EPA)
6. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Enoch Nawahine rushes 9 yards for a touchdown (+4.54 EPA)
7. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Kevin Jennings pass intercepted (-3.7 EPA)
8. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Field goal good from 53 yards (+3.51 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (18–15) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Preston Stone (SMU) — -23.0 yds.
• EPA edge: BYU at -0.345 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 BYU Cougars vs SMU Mustangs?

BYU Cougars 18, SMU Mustangs 15 in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs SMU Mustangs?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 18–15.

Where can I find the BYU Cougars vs SMU Mustangs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634765.

Who led BYU Cougars vs SMU Mustangs in passing?

Preston Stone (SMU) led passers with -23.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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