Louisville Cardinals vs. SMU Mustangs: 2025 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

SMU Mustangs defeated Louisville Cardinals 38–6 in Week 13, 2025. Final score: Louisville Cardinals 6, SMU Mustangs 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Louisville Cardinals	3	3	0	0	6
SMU Mustangs	6	12	3	12	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Shotgun #7 K.Jennings (SMU) — 231.0 yds · +0.39 EPA/play +10.49 EPA
• o Huddle-Shotgun #7 K.Jennings (SMU) — 42.0 yds · +0.35 EPA/play +2.80 EPA
• Shotgun #12 B.Allen (Louisville) — 6.0 yds · +0.00 EPA/play +0.00 EPA

Receiving

• #88 M.Hibner caught at 45 (SMU) — 2 rec · 18.0 yds +0.90 EPA
• #88 M.Hibner caught at 30 (SMU) — 1 rec · 33.0 yds +1.36 EPA
• #3 D.Collins caught at 49 (Louisville) — 1 rec · 28.0 yds +1.42 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shotgun #7 K.Jennings	SMU	27	81.5%	231	0	+0.39	+10.49
o Huddle-Shotgun #7 K.Jennings	SMU	8	50.0%	42	0	+0.35	+2.80
Shotgun #12 B.Allen	Louisville	2	100.0%	6	0	+0.00	0.00
No Huddle-Shotgun #14 C.Fiser	SMU	1	100.0%	4	0	-0.17	-0.17
No Huddle-Shotgun #13 D.Adams	Louisville	3	33.3%	-4	0	-0.60	-1.81
No Huddle-Shotgun #12 B.Allen	Louisville	1	0.0%	0	0	-3.48	-3.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Louisville	SMU
Plays	49	74
EPA / play	-0.164	+0.289
Total EPA	-8.02	+21.38
Success rate	34.7%	48.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.462	+0.510
Rush EPA / play	+0.080	+0.043
Yards	228	485

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	SMU	9	59	+1.74	Rush TD
Q1	Louisville	11	57	+2.72	Field goal
Q1	SMU	7	45	+0.38	Punt
Q1	Louisville	3	12	-0.40	Punt
Q2	SMU	9	54	+4.25	Pass TD
Q2	SMU	1	10	+0.60	Ended
Q2	Louisville	3	3	-2.96	Punt
Q2	SMU	7	69	+4.59	Pass TD
Q2	Louisville	5	53	+1.16	Field goal
Q2	SMU	6	13	-0.87	Ended
Q3	Louisville	8	35	+1.03	Ended
Q3	SMU	8	40	+0.53	Punt
Q3	Louisville	3	8	-2.05	Punt
Q3	SMU	11	55	+1.70	Field goal
Q3	Louisville	3	0	-3.18	Punt
Q4	SMU	9	68	+5.17	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · o Huddle-Shotgun #7 K.Jennings pass to #2 J.Hudson caught at 22 for 18 yards (3rd & 6) (+4.06 EPA)
2. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Rushing touchdown (+4.03 EPA)
3. Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · No Huddle-Shotgun #12 B.Allen pass intercepted (-3.48 EPA)
4. Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · No Huddle-Shotgun #13 D.Adams sacked for a loss of 8 yards (3rd & 1) (-2.86 EPA)
5. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Shotgun #7 K.Jennings pass to #82 R.Maryland caught at 40 for 17 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.7 EPA)
6. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Shotgun #7 K.Jennings pass to #3 R.Brinson caught at 45 for 22 yards (2nd & 10) (+2.65 EPA)
7. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · #8 Y.Knight caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (6 yards) (+2.58 EPA)
8. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Shotgun #7 K.Jennings pass to #88 M.Hibner caught at 45 for 17 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

• SMU Mustangs controlled the final (38–6) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: Shotgun #7 K.Jennings (SMU) — 231.0 yds.
• EPA edge: SMU at 0.289 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 Louisville Cardinals vs SMU Mustangs?

Louisville Cardinals 6, SMU Mustangs 38 in Week 13 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Louisville Cardinals vs SMU Mustangs?

SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 6–38.

Where can I find the Louisville Cardinals vs SMU Mustangs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754602.

Who led Louisville Cardinals vs SMU Mustangs in passing?

Shotgun #7 K.Jennings (SMU) led passers with 231.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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