Rice at SMU
Saturday, November 24, 2001. SMU took the Mayor’s Cup from Rice Share
SMU beat Rice 37–20. It was their 79th meeting; after it, SMU led the series 44–34–1.
Final at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, University ParkHigh 71°F, low 47°FAttendance 14,820
- At kickoff
- 70°F, a few clouds, wind 15 mph from the west, gusts to 22 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Dallas Love Field (KDAL), 7 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Rice 64% to win. SMU won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Rice–SMU gameSMU leads 49–41–1 in 91 meetings, counting the 12 since this game.
| 2023 | SMU 36, Rice 31 | |
| 2012 | Rice 36, SMU 14 | |
| 2011 | SMU 27, Rice 24 | |
| 2010 | SMU 42, Rice 31 | |
| 2009 | SMU 31, Rice 28 | |
| 2008 | Rice 56, SMU 27 |
Around this game
Rice
- Next gamevs. HoustonAug. 31, 2002
- SeasonRice in 2001
- ProgramRice history and records
SMU
- Next gameat North CarolinaDec. 1, 2001
- SeasonSMU in 2001
- ProgramSMU history and records