Fresno State vs. SMU

Monday, December 24, 2012, Hawai’i Bowl

SMU beat Fresno State 43–⁠10. It was their seventh meeting; Fresno State leads the series 5–⁠2.

Neutral siteFresno State9–⁠4 in 2012
10
Neutral siteSMU7–⁠6 in 2012
43

Final at Aloha Stadium, HonoluluTV: ESPN, ESPNMAttendance 30,024Payout $650,000 (per team) (Wikipedia)Referee: Jim Farmer (WAC)The game on Wikipedia

At kickoff
79°F, partly cloudy, wind 7 mph from the northeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Honolulu International Airport (PHNL), 6 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Fresno State007310
SMU02271443

Standouts

Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.

Player stats

Fresno State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Derek Carr33/5436212
Greg Watson0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Robbie Rouse132209
Isaiah Burse1303
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Davante Adams13144134
Isaiah Burse489038
Greg Watson548013
Marcel Jensen129029
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Sean Alston2500

SMU

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Garrett Gilbert14/2821212
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Garrett Gilbert1898137
Zach Line1971127
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Austin Fuller484067
Der’rikk Thompson582034
Darius Johnson340121
Darius Joseph1808
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Taylor Reed1691
Hayden Greenbauer1831

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Fresno StateSMU
346Total yards381
362Passing yards212
-16Rushing yards169
6.6Yards per pass7.6
-0.7Yards per rush4.6
21First downs15
4–⁠14Third downs8–⁠17
0–⁠2Fourth downs0–⁠0
4Turnovers2
3–⁠15Penalties3–⁠15
25:49Possession33:11

Efficiency

Fresno StateSMU
40%Success rate38%
−0.11EPA per play0.04
0.84Explosiveness1.29
−0.01Rushing EPA0.17
−0.10Passing EPA−0.14
33%Passing-down success39%
−0.13First-down EPA−0.34
0.13Second-down EPA−0.02
−0.03Third-down EPA0.61
3%Havoc by its defense3%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Fresno State 64% to win. SMU won as Elo’s underdog.

Every drive

SMU end zoneFresno State end zoneQ1 SMUMissed FG, 8 playsQ1 Fresno StatePunt, 6 playsQ1 SMUPunt, 3 playsQ1 Fresno StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 SMUPunt, 3 playsQ1 Fresno StatePunt, 6 playsQ1 SMUTouchdown run, 5 playsQ2 Fresno StateFumble, 4 playsQ2 SMUField goal, 4 playsQ2 Fresno StateSafety, 3 plays (SMU scores)Q2 SMUTouchdown run, 11 playsQ2 Fresno StateFumble, 4 playsQ2 SMUField goal, 4 playsQ2 Fresno StateTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ2 SMUEnd of halfQ3 Fresno StatePunt, 4 playsQ3 SMUInterception, 6 playsQ3 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ3 SMUTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ3 Fresno StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 SMUPunt, 3 playsQ3 Fresno StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 SMUResult not recorded, 4 playsQ4 Fresno StateField goal, 7 playsQ4 SMUInterception, 6 playsQ4 Fresno StatePick-six, 2 plays (SMU scores)Q4 Fresno StateTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ4 SMUPunt, 3 playsQ4 Fresno StatePick-six, 11 plays (SMU scores)Q4 Fresno StateEnd of game, 3 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. SMU drives left to right, Fresno State right to left.
  1. Q1 SMUMissed FG, 8 plays, 48 yards
  2. Q1 Fresno StatePunt, 6 plays, 13 yards
  3. Q1 SMUPunt, 3 plays, −3 yards
  4. Q1 Fresno StatePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  5. Q1 SMUPunt, 3 plays, 48 yards
  6. Q1 Fresno StatePunt, 6 plays, 79 yards
  7. Q1 SMUTouchdown run, 5 plays, 93 yards
  8. Q2 Fresno StateFumble, 4 plays, 20 yards
  9. Q2 SMUField goal, 4 plays, −21 yards
  10. Q2 Fresno StateSafety, 3 plays (SMU scores), 20 yards
  11. Q2 SMUTouchdown run, 11 plays, 67 yards
  12. Q2 Fresno StateFumble, 4 plays, 13 yards
  13. Q2 SMUField goal, 4 plays, −2 yards
  14. Q2 Fresno StateTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 16 yards
  15. Q2 SMUEnd of half, 0 yards
  16. Q3 Fresno StatePunt, 4 plays, 27 yards
  17. Q3 SMUInterception, 6 plays, 81 yards
  18. Q3 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 15 yards
  19. Q3 SMUTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 75 yards
  20. Q3 Fresno StatePunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  21. Q3 SMUPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  22. Q3 Fresno StatePunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  23. Q3 SMUResult not recorded, 4 plays, 54 yards
  24. Q4 Fresno StateField goal, 7 plays, 52 yards
  25. Q4 SMUInterception, 6 plays, 68 yards
  26. Q4 Fresno StatePick-six, 2 plays (SMU scores), 42 yards
  27. Q4 Fresno StateTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 73 yards
  28. Q4 SMUPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  29. Q4 Fresno StatePick-six, 11 plays (SMU scores), 61 yards
  30. Q4 Fresno StateEnd of game, 3 plays, 2 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Tied at 0
SMU Missed FG, 8 plays
14:521st & 10 at own 25Zach Line rush for 9 yards to the SMU 34.
14:302nd & 1 at own 34Garrett Gilbert rush for 2 yards to the SMU 36 for a 1ST down.
13:551st & 10 at own 36Garrett Gilbert pass incomplete to Jeremy Johnson.
13:452nd & 10 at own 36Zach Line rush for 1 yard to the SMU 37.
13:033rd & 9 at own 37Garrett Gilbert rush for 37 yards to the FrsSt 26 for a 1ST down.
12:261st & 10 at opp 26Zach Line rush for 3 yards to the FrsSt 23.
11:482nd & 7 at opp 23Garrett Gilbert pass incomplete to Zach Line.
11:443rd & 7 at opp 23Garrett Gilbert pass incomplete to Jeremy Johnson.
11:394th & 7 at opp 23Chase Hover 41 yard field goal MISSED.
Fresno State Punt, 6 plays
11:301st & 10 at own 23Isaiah Burse rush for 4 yards to the FrsSt 27.
11:002nd & 6 at own 27Greg Watson pass incomplete.
10:453rd & 6 at own 27Robbie Rouse rush for 7 yards to the FrsSt 34 for a 1ST down.
10:161st & 10 at own 34Robbie Rouse rush for a loss of 2 yards to the FrsSt 32.
10:002nd & 12 at own 32FRESNO ST penalty 5 yard Ineligible Downfield on Pass accepted, no play.
9:532nd & 17 at own 27Derek Carr pass incomplete.
9:403rd & 17 at own 27Derek Carr pass complete to Robbie Rouse for 9 yards to the FrsSt 36.
9:034th & 8 at own 36Andrew Shapiro punt for 42 yards, returned by Darius Johnson for 31 yards to the FrsSt 47.
SMU Punt, 3 plays
8:561st & 10 at opp 47Garrett Gilbert pass incomplete to Der’rikk Thompson.
8:212nd & 10 at opp 47Garrett Gilbert sacked by Tristan Okpalaugo for a loss of 5 yards to the SMU 48.
7:313rd & 15 at own 48Zach Line rush for 2 yards to the 50 yard line.
7:294th & 13 at the 50Mike Loftus punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Rashad Evans at the FrsSt 13.
Fresno State Punt, 3 plays
7:201st & 10 at own 13Robbie Rouse rush for 1 yard to the FrsSt 14.
6:512nd & 9 at own 14Robbie Rouse rush for 5 yards to the FrsSt 19.
6:233rd & 4 at own 19Robbie Rouse rush for a loss of 1 yard to the FrsSt 18.
5:534th & 5 at own 18Andrew Shapiro punt for 32 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the 50 yard line.
SMU Punt, 3 plays
5:451st & 10 at the 50Garrett Gilbert pass complete to Der’rikk Thompson for no gain to the 50 yard line.
5:072nd & 10 at the 50Zach Line rush for a loss of 2 yards to the SMU 48.
4:213rd & 12 at own 48Garrett Gilbert pass complete to Austin Fuller for 4 yards to the FrsSt 48.
3:504th & 8 at opp 48Mike Loftus punt for 31 yards, fair catch by Rashad Evans at the FrsSt 17.
Fresno State Punt, 6 plays
3:451st & 10 at own 17Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for 8 yards to the FrsSt 25.
3:392nd & 2 at own 25Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for 5 yards to the FrsSt 30 for a 1ST down.
3:191st & 10 at own 30Derek Carr pass complete to Marcel Jensen for 29 yards to the SMU 41 for a 1ST down.
3:011st & 10 at opp 41Derek Carr pass incomplete to Davante Adams.
2:512nd & 10 at opp 41Robbie Rouse rush for 4 yards to the SMU 37.
2:083rd & 6 at opp 37Derek Carr sacked by Stephon Sanders for a loss of 9 yards to the SMU 46.
1:334th & 15 at opp 46Andrew Shapiro punt for 39 yards, fair catch by Darius Johnson at the SMU 7.
SMU Touchdown run, 5 plays
1:161st & 10 at own 7Garrett Gilbert rush for 3 yards to the SMU 10.
0:522nd & 7 at own 10Garrett Gilbert pass complete to Austin Fuller for 67 yards to the FrsSt 23 for a 1ST down.
0:001st & 10 at opp 23Garrett Gilbert rush for 3 yards to the FrsSt 20.
Q2 14:332nd & 6 at opp 19Zach Line rush for 2 yards to the FrsSt 17.
Q2 14:073rd & 4 at opp 17Garrett Gilbert rush for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.SMU 6, Fresno State 0
Q2 14:07Chase Hover extra point GOOD.SMU 7, Fresno State 0
Q2 14:07Mike Loftus kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
2nd quarter7 drives, then SMU 22, Fresno State 0
Fresno State Fumble, 4 plays
13:591st & 10 at own 25Derek Carr pass complete to Greg Watson for 7 yards to the FrsSt 32.
13:372nd & 3 at own 32Derek Carr pass complete to Greg Watson for 13 yards to the FrsSt 45 for a 1ST down.
13:231st & 10 at own 45Derek Carr pass incomplete to Greg Watson.
13:122nd & 10 at own 45Derek Carr sacked by Margus Hunt, fumbled, forced by Hunt, recovered by SMU Aaron Davis at the FrsSt 39, Aaron Davis for 23 yards, fumbled, recovered by SMU at the FrsSt 16, to the FrsSt 16.
SMU Field goal, 4 plays
13:091st & 10 at opp 16Garrett Gilbert pass incomplete to Der’rikk Thompson.
12:512nd & 10 at opp 16Garrett Gilbert rush for 3 yards to the FrsSt 13.
12:203rd & 7 at opp 13Garrett Gilbert pass incomplete to Darius Johnson.
12:164th & 7 at opp 13Chase Hover 30 yard field goal GOOD.SMU 10, Fresno State 0
12:16Mike Loftus kickoff for 63 yards returned by Isaiah Burse for 18 yards to the FrsSt 20.
Fresno State Safety, 3 plays (SMU scores)
11:451st & 10 at own 20Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for 4 yards to the FrsSt 24.
11:022nd & 6 at own 24Derek Carr sacked by Ja’Gared Davis for a loss of 18 yards to the FrsSt 6.
10:503rd & 24 at own 6Derek Carr sacked by Margus Hunt for a loss of 6 yards to the FrsSt 0 for a SAFETY.SMU 12, Fresno State 0
10:50Garrett Swanson kickoff for 64 yards returned by Darius Johnson for 17 yards to the SMU 33.
SMU Touchdown run, 11 plays
10:351st & 10 at own 33Garrett Gilbert pass incomplete to Jeremy Johnson.
10:242nd & 10 at own 33Zach Line rush for 1 yard to the SMU 34.
9:493rd & 9 at own 34Garrett Gilbert rush for 11 yards to the SMU 45 for a 1ST down.
9:111st & 10 at own 45Garrett Gilbert pass complete to Zach Line for a loss of 2 yards to the SMU 43.
8:372nd & 12 at own 43Garrett Gilbert pass complete to Der’rikk Thompson for 14 yards to the FrsSt 43 for a 1ST down.
7:581st & 10 at opp 43Garrett Gilbert pass complete to Austin Fuller for 6 yards to the FrsSt 37.
7:202nd & 4 at opp 37Garrett Gilbert pass complete to Der’rikk Thompson for 15 yards to the FrsSt 22 for a 1ST down.
7:031st & 10 at opp 22Zach Line rush for no gain to the FrsSt 22.
6:312nd & 10 at opp 22Garrett Gilbert pass complete to Darius Joseph for 8 yards to the FrsSt 14.
6:013rd & 2 at opp 14Garrett Gilbert rush for 6 yards to the FrsSt 8 for a 1ST down.
5:241st & goal at opp 8Zach Line rush for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.SMU 18, Fresno State 0
5:24Chase Hover extra point GOOD.SMU 19, Fresno State 0
5:24Mike Loftus kickoff for 61 yards returned by Isaiah Burse for 19 yards to the FrsSt 23.
Fresno State Fumble, 4 plays
5:081st & 10 at own 23Derek Carr pass complete to Robbie Rouse for 9 yards to the FrsSt 32.
4:492nd & 1 at own 32Robbie Rouse rush for 1 yard to the FrsSt 33 for a 1ST down.
4:171st & 10 at own 33Robbie Rouse rush for 3 yards to the FrsSt 36.
3:482nd & 7 at own 36Robbie Rouse rush for a loss of 6 yards, fumbled, forced by Margus Hunt, recovered by SMU Taylor Reed at the FrsSt 17.
SMU Field goal, 4 plays
3:451st & 10 at opp 17SMU penalty 10 yard Holding on Blake McJunkin accepted.
3:001st & 20 at opp 27Zach Line rush for a loss of 2 yards to the FrsSt 29.
2:002nd & 22 at opp 29Garrett Gilbert pass complete to Darius Johnson for 10 yards to the FrsSt 19.
1:443rd & 12 at opp 19Garrett Gilbert sacked by Team for a loss of 12 yards to the FrsSt 31, SMU penalty 0 yard Intentional Grounding on Garrett Gilbert accepted.
1:374th & 24 at opp 31Chase Hover 48 yard field goal GOOD.SMU 22, Fresno State 0
1:37Mike Loftus kickoff for 56 yards returned by Isaiah Burse for 27 yards to the FrsSt 36.
Fresno State Turnover on downs, 8 plays
1:251st & 10 at own 36Derek Carr pass incomplete.
1:162nd & 10 at own 36Derek Carr pass complete to Isaiah Burse for 16 yards to the SMU 48 for a 1ST down.
0:571st & 10 at opp 48Derek Carr pass complete to Greg Watson for 12 yards to the SMU 36 for a 1ST down.
0:401st & 10 at opp 36Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for 33 yards to the SMU 3 for a 1ST down.
0:391st & 0 at opp 3Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 0:39.
0:351st & goal at opp 3Derek Carr pass incomplete to Davante Adams.
0:302nd & goal at opp 3Robbie Rouse rush for 2 yards to the SMU 1.
0:303rd & 0 at opp 1Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 0:30.
0:213rd & goal at opp 1Robbie Rouse rush for a loss of 1 yard to the SMU 2.
0:044th & 0 at opp 2Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 0:04.
0:044th & 0 at opp 2Timeout SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, clock 0:04.
0:004th & goal at opp 2Derek Carr pass incomplete to Marcel Jensen.
Q3 15:00Mike Loftus kickoff for 61 yards returned by Milton Knox for 17 yards to the FrsSt 21.
3rd quarter8 drives, then SMU 29, Fresno State 7
Fresno State Punt, 4 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 21Derek Carr pass complete to Isaiah Burse for 38 yards to the SMU 41 for a 1ST down.
14:171st & 10 at opp 41Derek Carr pass complete to Robbie Rouse for a loss of 6 yards to the SMU 47.
14:092nd & 16 at opp 47FRESNO ST penalty 5 yard False Start on Mike Saenz accepted.
13:482nd & 21 at own 48Derek Carr pass complete to Robbie Rouse for no gain to the FrsSt 48.
13:143rd & 21 at own 48Derek Carr pass incomplete.
13:054th & 21 at own 48Andrew Shapiro punt for 42 yards, returned by Darius Johnson for 4 yards to the SMU 14.
SMU Interception, 6 plays
12:541st & 10 at own 14Garrett Gilbert pass complete to Austin Fuller for 7 yards to the SMU 21.
12:222nd & 3 at own 21Garrett Gilbert pass incomplete to Jeremy Johnson.
12:163rd & 3 at own 21Garrett Gilbert pass complete to Der’rikk Thompson for 34 yards to the FrsSt 45 for a 1ST down.
11:431st & 10 at opp 45Garrett Gilbert pass incomplete to Darius Johnson.
11:402nd & 10 at opp 45Garrett Gilbert pass incomplete to Austin Fuller.
11:263rd & 10 at opp 45Garrett Gilbert pass intercepted by Sean Alston at the FrsSt 35, returned for 50 yards to the SMU 15.
Fresno State Touchdown pass, 3 plays
11:191st & 10 at opp 15Robbie Rouse rush for 5 yards to the SMU 10.
10:372nd & 5 at opp 10Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for 4 yards to the SMU 6.
10:213rd & 1 at opp 6Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.SMU 22, Fresno State 6
10:21Quentin Breshears extra point GOOD.SMU 22, Fresno State 7
10:21Garrett Swanson kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
SMU Touchdown pass, 7 plays
10:071st & 10 at own 25Zach Line rush for 27 yards to the FrsSt 48 for a 1ST down.
9:441st & 10 at opp 48Zach Line rush for 2 yards to the FrsSt 46.
9:012nd & 8 at opp 46Garrett Gilbert rush for no gain to the FrsSt 46.
8:213rd & 8 at opp 46Garrett Gilbert pass complete to Der’rikk Thompson for 19 yards to the FrsSt 27 for a 1ST down.
7:411st & 10 at opp 27Zach Line rush for 6 yards to the FrsSt 21.
7:062nd & 4 at opp 21Garrett Gilbert pass incomplete.
7:013rd & 4 at opp 21Garrett Gilbert pass complete to Darius Johnson for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.SMU 28, Fresno State 7
7:01Chase Hover extra point GOOD.SMU 29, Fresno State 7
7:01Mike Loftus kickoff for 65 yards returned by Isaiah Burse for 30 yards to the FrsSt 30.
Fresno State Punt, 3 plays
6:471st & 10 at own 30Derek Carr pass incomplete to Davante Adams.
6:392nd & 10 at own 30Derek Carr pass complete to Rashad Evans for 4 yards to the FrsSt 34.
6:123rd & 6 at own 34Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 6:12.
6:083rd & 6 at own 34Derek Carr pass incomplete to Greg Watson.
6:004th & 6 at own 34Andrew Shapiro punt for 36 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the SMU 30.
SMU Punt, 3 plays
5:451st & 10 at own 30Garrett Gilbert sacked by Tyeler Davison for a loss of 1 yard to the SMU 29.
5:062nd & 11 at own 29Zach Line rush for 1 yard to the SMU 30.
4:263rd & 10 at own 30Garrett Gilbert pass incomplete to Der’rikk Thompson.
4:184th & 10 at own 30Mike Loftus punt for 48 yards, fair catch by Rashad Evans at the FrsSt 22.
Fresno State Punt, 3 plays
4:061st & 10 at own 22Derek Carr pass complete to Rashad Evans for 2 yards to the FrsSt 24.
3:202nd & 8 at own 24Derek Carr sacked by Taylor Reed for a loss of 1 yard to the FrsSt 23.
2:413rd & 9 at own 23Derek Carr pass incomplete to Isaiah Burse.
2:354th & 9 at own 23Andrew Shapiro punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Darius Johnson at the SMU 40.
SMU Result not recorded, 4 plays
2:211st & 10 at own 40Garrett Gilbert rush for 13 yards to the FrsSt 47 for a 1ST down.
1:451st & 10 at opp 47Zach Line rush for 5 yards to the FrsSt 42.
1:052nd & 5 at opp 42Zach Line rush for 2 yards to the FrsSt 40.
0:003rd & 3 at opp 40Garrett Gilbert sacked by Donavon Lewis for a loss of 4 yards to the FrsSt 44.
Q4 14:514th & 7 at opp 44Mike Loftus punt for 31 yards, downed at the FrsSt 13.
4th quarter7 drives, then SMU 43, Fresno State 10
Fresno State Field goal, 7 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 13Robbie Rouse rush for 9 yards to the FrsSt 22.
14:022nd & 1 at own 22Derek Carr pass complete to Isaiah Burse for 29 yards to the SMU 49 for a 1ST down.
13:451st & 10 at opp 49Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for 34 yards to the SMU 15 for a 1ST down.
13:391st & 10 at opp 15Derek Carr pass incomplete to Robbie Rouse.
13:342nd & 10 at opp 15Derek Carr pass incomplete to Davante Adams.
13:263rd & 10 at opp 15Derek Carr pass incomplete to Isaiah Burse.
13:214th & 10 at opp 15Quentin Breshears 32 yard field goal GOOD.SMU 29, Fresno State 10
13:21Garrett Swanson kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
SMU Interception, 6 plays
13:001st & 10 at own 25Garrett Gilbert sacked by Shawn Plummer for a loss of 2 yards to the SMU 23.
12:122nd & 12 at own 23Zach Line rush for 3 yards to the SMU 26.
11:353rd & 9 at own 26Garrett Gilbert rush for 21 yards to the SMU 47 for a 1ST down.
10:511st & 10 at own 47Garrett Gilbert pass complete to Darius Johnson for 9 yards to the FrsSt 44.
10:042nd & 1 at opp 44Zach Line rush for 1 yard to the FrsSt 43 for a 1ST down.
9:481st & 10 at opp 43Garrett Gilbert pass intercepted by Sean Alston at the FrsSt 48, returned for no gain to the FrsSt 48.
Fresno State Pick-six, 2 plays (SMU scores)
9:381st & 10 at own 48Derek Carr pass complete to Robbie Rouse for 17 yards to the SMU 35 for a 1ST down.
9:291st & 10 at opp 35FRESNO ST penalty 5 yard False Start on Alex Fifita accepted.
9:051st & 15 at opp 40Derek Carr pass intercepted by Taylor Reed at the SMU 31, returned for 69 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.SMU 35, Fresno State 10
9:05Chase Hover extra point GOOD.SMU 36, Fresno State 10
9:05Mike Loftus kickoff for 60 yards returned by Isaiah Burse for 11 yards to the FrsSt 16.
Fresno State Turnover on downs, 8 plays
8:541st & 10 at own 16Derek Carr pass complete to Greg Watson for 11 yards to the FrsSt 27 for a 1ST down.
8:391st & 10 at own 27Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for 12 yards to the FrsSt 39 for a 1ST down.
8:251st & 10 at own 39Derek Carr pass incomplete to Davante Adams.
8:192nd & 10 at own 39Derek Carr pass complete to Rashad Evans for 14 yards to the SMU 47 for a 1ST down.
7:481st & 10 at opp 47Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for 8 yards to the SMU 39.
7:242nd & 2 at opp 39Derek Carr pass incomplete to Davante Adams.
7:183rd & 2 at opp 39Derek Carr pass incomplete.
7:104th & 2 at opp 39Derek Carr sacked by Ja’Gared Davis for a loss of 7 yards to the SMU 46.
SMU Punt, 3 plays
6:431st & 10 at own 46Zach Line rush for 2 yards to the SMU 48.
6:172nd & 8 at own 48Garrett Gilbert rush for 7 yards to the FrsSt 45.
5:293rd & 1 at opp 45Garrett Gilbert rush for a loss of 2 yards to the FrsSt 47.
5:004th & 3 at opp 47SMU penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted.
4:464th & 8 at own 48Mike Loftus punt for 31 yards, downed at the FrsSt 21.
Fresno State Pick-six, 11 plays (SMU scores)
4:371st & 10 at own 21Derek Carr pass complete to Greg Watson for 5 yards to the FrsSt 26.
4:092nd & 5 at own 26Derek Carr pass incomplete to Rashad Evans.
3:503rd & 5 at own 26Derek Carr pass complete to Isaiah Burse for 6 yards to the FrsSt 32 for a 1ST down.
3:431st & 10 at own 32Derek Carr pass incomplete to Isaiah Burse.
3:362nd & 10 at own 32Robbie Rouse rush for 12 yards to the FrsSt 44 for a 1ST down.
3:081st & 10 at own 44Derek Carr pass complete to Michael Harris for 3 yards to the FrsSt 47.
2:322nd & 7 at own 47Derek Carr pass incomplete to Isaiah Burse.
2:283rd & 7 at own 47Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for 8 yards to the SMU 45 for a 1ST down.
2:011st & 10 at opp 45Derek Carr pass complete to Michael Harris for no gain to the SMU 45.
1:312nd & 10 at opp 45Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for 13 yards to the SMU 32 for a 1ST down.
1:141st & 10 at opp 32Derek Carr pass intercepted by Hayden Greenbauer at the SMU 17, returned for 83 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.SMU 42, Fresno State 10
1:14Chase Hover extra point GOOD.SMU 43, Fresno State 10
1:14Mike Loftus kickoff for 64 yards returned by Milton Knox for 17 yards to the FrsSt 18.
Fresno State End of game, 3 plays
1:011st & 10 at own 18Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for 11 yards to the FrsSt 29 for a 1ST down.
0:301st & 10 at own 29Derek Carr sacked by Brandon Henderson for a loss of 7 yards to the FrsSt 22.
0:002nd & 17 at own 22Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for a loss of 2 yards to the FrsSt 20.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Fresno State leads 5–⁠2 in seven meetings.

Recent meetings
2012SMU 43, Fresno State 10Hawai’i Bowl
2004Fresno State 42, SMU 0
2003Fresno State 20, SMU 11
2002Fresno State 30, SMU 7
2001Fresno State 38, SMU 13
2000Fresno State 14, SMU 7

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