Durham, NC
Oct 26, 2024
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The No. 22 SMU Mustangs overcame a series of turnovers to claim a 28-27 victory over the Duke Blue Devils in overtime on Saturday night. With Duke seizing an early lead through Maalik Murphy's passing touchdown, SMU responded with resilience, scoring two critical touchdowns in the second quarter to head into halftime with a 14-7 advantage.
Roderick Daniels Jr.'s impressive 81-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter bolstered SMU's position, but Duke refused to back down, mounting a comeback with crucial plays, including a two-point conversion that tied the game in the fourth quarter. As the game moved to overtime, SMU secured the win with Brashard Smith's decisive 24-yard rushing touchdown, despite a strong offensive effort from Duke and a missed two-point conversion attempt in their final play.
Maalik Murphy (Duke)
Maalik Murphy connected with Que'Sean Brown on a 43-yard touchdown, giving Duke an early 7-0 lead and capping a 95-yard drive, the longest of the season for Duke.
Brashard Smith (SMU)
On fourth-and-goal, Brashard Smith punched it in from 1 yard out, tying the game at 7-7 and showcasing SMU's determination.
Kevin Jennings (SMU)
Kevin Jennings fumbled near the goal line but recovered it in the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown, providing SMU a 14-7 lead.
Roderick Daniels Jr. (SMU)
Roderick Daniels Jr. extended SMU's lead to 21-7 with an electrifying 81-yard touchdown reception, his career-high 153 receiving yard game.
Star Thomas (Duke)
Star Thomas powered in for a 1-yard touchdown and caught a two-point conversion, leveling the score at 21-21.
Brashard Smith (SMU)
Brashard Smith's 24-yard rushing touchdown in overtime clinched a dramatic 28-27 victory for SMU.
Eli Pancol (Duke)
Eli Pancol secured a 25-yard touchdown in overtime, setting the stage for Duke's failed two-point conversion to win the game.
Isaiah Nwokobia (SMU)
Isaiah Nwokobia blocked a potential game-winning 30-yard field goal by Duke, sending the game into overtime tied 21-21.
Brashard Smith (SMU, RB)
Smith was the offensive lynchpin for SMU, rushing for 117 yards and securing two touchdowns, including the pivotal overtime score.
Kevin Jennings (SMU, QB)
Jennings accumulated 299 total yards, showcasing dual-threat potential by passing for 258 yards and rushing for a touchdown despite turnovers.
Maalik Murphy (Duke, QB)
Murphy demonstrated poise under pressure, completing 27-of-48 passes for 295 yards and three touchdowns, keeping Duke competitive until the end.
Roderick Daniels Jr. (SMU, WR)
Daniels delivered an explosive performance with 153 receiving yards, including a crucial 81-yard touchdown that ranks as one of SMU's longest.
Eli Pancol (Duke, WR)
Pancol shone with a career-high 138 yards, grabbing 11 receptions, and making a pivotal overtime touchdown catch alongside a two-point conversion.
Cameron Bergeron (Duke, LB)
Bergeron spearheaded Duke's defensive efforts with a forced fumble and an interception, contributing significantly to the team's six takeaways.
SMU Mustangs
0
14
7
0
28
Duke Blue Devils
7
0
6
8
27
