SMU Mustangs vs. Stanford Cardinal: 2024 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

SMU Mustangs defeated Stanford Cardinal 40–10 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: SMU Mustangs 40, Stanford Cardinal 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
SMU Mustangs	18	9	0	6	40
Stanford Cardinal	0	6	3	2	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ashton Daniels (Stanford) — 20.0 yds · -0.20 EPA/play -0.98 EPA
• Kevin Jennings (SMU) — 307.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -1.13 EPA
• Elijah Brown (Stanford) — 154.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.37 EPA/play -13.33 EPA

Rushing

• Micah Ford (Stanford) — 30.0 yds -0.41 EPA
• Roderick Daniels Jr. (SMU) — 50.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• LJ Johnson Jr. (SMU) — 45.0 yds · 2 TD +0.71 EPA

Receiving

• Sam Roush (Stanford) — 6 rec · 75.0 yds +1.09 EPA
• Key'Shawn Smith (SMU) — 4 rec · 76.0 yds +1.10 EPA
• Elic Ayomanor (Stanford) — 4 rec · 55.0 yds +2.60 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ashton Daniels	Stanford	5	40.0%	20	0	-0.20	-0.98
Kevin Jennings	SMU	30	56.7%	307	3	-0.04	-1.13
Elijah Brown	Stanford	36	44.4%	154	1	-0.37	-13.33

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SMU	Stanford
Plays	65	69
EPA / play	+0.072	-0.376
Total EPA	+4.69	-25.96
Success rate	46.2%	24.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.038	-0.349
Rush EPA / play	+0.166	-0.416
Yards	501	233

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	SMU	1	87	+7.29	Pass TD
Q1	Stanford	5	10	-1.78	Ended
Q1	SMU	1	7	+0.41	Ended
Q1	SMU	3	1	-5.77	Ended
Q1	Stanford	8	24	-1.59	Punt
Q1	SMU	6	93	+7.13	Pass TD
Q1	Stanford	3	1	-2.99	Punt
Q1	SMU	2	55	+3.53	Pass TD
Q1	Stanford	4	39	-6.28	Interception
Q2	SMU	3	5	-2.48	Punt
Q2	Stanford	8	21	-3.95	Punt
Q2	SMU	2	1	-4.95	Interception
Q2	Stanford	3	19	+3.33	Pass TD
Q2	SMU	12	69	+4.10	Rush TD
Q2	Stanford	3	2	-0.85	Punt
Q2	SMU	5	46	-0.93	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Kevin Jennings pass to Moochie Dixon for a touchdown (87 yards) (+7.29 EPA)
2. Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · Elijah Brown pass intercepted (-6.59 EPA)
3. Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · Elijah Brown pass to Elic Ayomanor for a touchdown (18 yards) (+4.87 EPA)
4. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Kevin Jennings pass intercepted (-4.4 EPA)
5. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Penalty (2nd & 10) (+4.19 EPA)
6. Q1 · Stanford Cardinal · Ashton Daniels rushes for 9 yards (4th & 7) (+4.12 EPA)
7. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · LJ Johnson Jr. rushes for 1 yard (4th & 1) (+3.38 EPA)
8. Q3 · Stanford Cardinal · Elijah Brown pass to Elic Ayomanor for 17 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.36 EPA)

Key takeaways

• SMU Mustangs controlled the final (40–10) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Ashton Daniels (Stanford) — 20.0 yds.
• EPA edge: SMU at 0.072 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 Stanford Cardinal?

SMU Mustangs 40, Stanford Cardinal 10 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won SMU Mustangs vs Stanford Cardinal?

SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 40–10.

Where can I find the SMU Mustangs vs Stanford Cardinal box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401635590.

Who led SMU Mustangs vs Stanford Cardinal in passing?

Ashton Daniels (Stanford) led passers with 20.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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