Quick answer
SMU Mustangs defeated Arizona Wildcats 24–19 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Arizona Wildcats 19, SMU Mustangs 24.
Game summary
SMU Mustangs edged Arizona Wildcats 24–19 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.
- Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
- Passing leader: o Huddle-Shotgun #7 K.Jennings (SMU) — 216.0 pass yds, +0.33 EPA/play.
- Receiving leader: #8 Y.Knight caught at 30 — 2 rec, 27.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Arizona (+0.003/play) vs SMU (-0.048/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Wildcats | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 19 |
 SMU Mustangs | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
ARIZArizona WildcatsRushing touchdown
Rushing touchdown
Rushing touchdown
Field goal good from 24 yards
#6 J.Whatley caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (28 yards)
#12 T.Spivey caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (10 yards)
#80 C.Barmore caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (15 yards)
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SMU
Q1TD Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-6
Rushing touchdown
- SMU
Q1TD Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-12
Rushing touchdown
- SMU
Q2TD Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-18
Rushing touchdown
- SMU
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 7
- Score
- 0-21
Field goal good from 24 yards
- Arizona
Q3TD #J#6 J.Whatley caught at 00Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-21
#6 J.Whatley caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (28 yards)
- Arizona
Q4TD #T#12 T.Spivey caught at 00Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 12-21
#12 T.Spivey caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (10 yards)
- Arizona
Q4TD #C#80 C.Barmore caught at 00Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 18-21
#80 C.Barmore caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (15 yards)
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- o Huddle-Shotgun #7 K.Jennings (SMU) — 216.0 yds · +0.33 EPA/play +6.20 EPA
- Shotgun #1 T.Hawkins (SMU) — 17.0 yds · -0.08 EPA/play -0.25 EPA
- #7 K.Jennings (SMU) — 0.0 yds · -1.21 EPA/play -1.21 EPA
Receiving
- #8 Y.Knight caught at 30 (SMU) — 2 rec · 27.0 yds +1.23 EPA
- #8 Y.Knight caught at 45 (SMU) — 2 rec · 15.0 yds +1.40 EPA
- #4 K.Hutson thrown to 00 (Arizona) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -2.17 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| o Huddle-Shotgun #7 K.Jennings | SMU | 19 | 73.7% | 216 | 0 | +0.33 | +6.20 |
| Shotgun #1 T.Hawkins | SMU | 3 | 100.0% | 17 | 0 | -0.08 | -0.25 |
| #7 K.Jennings | SMU | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -1.21 | -1.21 |
| Shotgun #7 K.Jennings | SMU | 9 | 44.4% | 45 | 0 | -0.54 | -4.86 |
| No Huddle-Shotgun #1 N.Fifita | Arizona | 43 | 58.1% | 203 | 0 | -0.41 | -17.83 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | Arizona | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 81 | 64 |
| EPA / play | +0.003 | -0.048 |
| Total EPA | +0.25 | -3.10 |
| Success rate | 43.2% | 46.9% |
| Pass EPA / play | -0.088 | -0.004 |
| Rush EPA / play | +0.122 | -0.093 |
| Yards | 441 | 392 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | SMU | 3 | 83 | +5.46 | Rush TD |
| Q1 | Arizona | 5 | 30 | +5.00 | Punt |
| Q1 | SMU | 6 | 21 | -3.40 | Punt |
| Q1 | Arizona | 4 | 18 | -3.27 | Punt |
| Q1 | SMU | 8 | 72 | +4.13 | Rush TD |
| Q1 | Arizona | 6 | 23 | -3.59 | Punt |
| Q1 | SMU | 16 | 94 | +6.97 | Rush TD |
| Q2 | Arizona | 9 | 40 | -2.88 | Ended |
| Q2 | SMU | 12 | 58 | -1.26 | Field goal |
| Q2 | Arizona | 2 | 21 | -0.14 | Ended |
| Q3 | Arizona | 7 | 24 | -2.77 | Ended |
| Q3 | SMU | 3 | 6 | -1.83 | Interception |
| Q3 | Arizona | 15 | 96 | +8.56 | Pass TD |
| Q3 | SMU | 3 | 3 | -4.99 | Interception |
| Q3 | Arizona | 6 | 20 | -5.81 | Ended |
| Q4 | SMU | 3 | 8 | -1.25 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q1 · SMU Mustangs · o Huddle-Shotgun #7 K.Jennings pass to #88 M.Hibner caught at 42 for 80 yards (2nd & 8) (+6.2 EPA)
- Q4 · Arizona Wildcats · #12 T.Spivey caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (10 yards) (+5.16 EPA)
- Q4 · Arizona Wildcats · #80 C.Barmore caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (15 yards) (+5.15 EPA)
- Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Shotgun #7 K.Jennings pass intercepted (-4.13 EPA)
- Q4 · Arizona Wildcats · No Huddle-Shotgun #1 N.Fifita pass intercepted (-4.04 EPA)
- Q4 · Arizona Wildcats · No Huddle-Shotgun #1 N.Fifita to #11 C.Hunter thrown to 00 — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.88 EPA)
- Q3 · SMU Mustangs · o Huddle-Shotgun #7 K.Jennings pass intercepted (-3.64 EPA)
- Q1 · SMU Mustangs · o Huddle-Shotgun #7 K.Jennings pass to #0 D.McFall caught at 39 for 20 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.49 EPA)
Key takeaways
- SMU Mustangs controlled the final (24–19) in Week 1.
- Passing edge: o Huddle-Shotgun #7 K.Jennings (SMU) — 216.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Arizona at 0.003 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 Arizona Wildcats vs SMU Mustangs?
Arizona Wildcats 19, SMU Mustangs 24 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.
Who won Arizona Wildcats vs SMU Mustangs?
SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 19–24.
Where can I find the Arizona Wildcats vs SMU Mustangs box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401831583.
Who led Arizona Wildcats vs SMU Mustangs in passing?
o Huddle-Shotgun #7 K.Jennings (SMU) led passers with 216.0 yards.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Arizona Wildcats at SMU Mustangs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Arizona Wildcats
Now 1-1 L
SMU Mustangs
Now 2-0 W
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