Hicks-Sutton combo helps SMU beat N Texas 54-32
Ben Hicks threw four touchdown passes to Courtland Sutton, Xavier Jones ran for two scores, and Southern Methodist beat North Texas 54-32 on Saturday to win its second straight.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
North Texas Mean Green
32
SMU Mustangs
54
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNT | 10 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 32 |
| SMU | 10 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 54 |
Gerald J. Ford Stadium · 24,638 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Rice Owls | W 52-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/29/26 | vs Florida Atlantic Owls | W 48-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Navy Midshipmen | W 49-39 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Charlotte 49ers | W 50-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/1/26 | @ Tulsa Golden Hurricane | W 45-44 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:24 32-54
Jaelon Darden 13 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Mason Fine Pass to Jaelon Darden for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 10:45 24-54
Jalen Guyton 29 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Trevor Moore Kick)
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Touchdown 11:27 17-54
Myron Gailliard 76 Yd pass from D.J. Gillins (Josh Williams Kick)
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Touchdown 14:30 17-47
Xavier Jones 47 Yd Run (Josh Williams Kick)
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Safety 4:02 17-40
Team Safety
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Touchdown 6:56 17-38
Jalen Guyton 72 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Trevor Moore Kick)
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Touchdown 11:23 10-38
Xavier Jones 1 Yd Run (Josh Williams Kick)
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Touchdown 14:24 10-31
Courtland Sutton 35 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams Kick)
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Touchdown 0:10 10-24
Courtland Sutton 4 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams Kick)
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Touchdown 5:15 10-17
Courtland Sutton 40 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams Kick)
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Field Goal 2:32 10-10
Josh Williams 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:49 10-7
Courtland Sutton 62 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams Kick)
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Field Goal 8:45 10-0
Trevor Moore 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:41 7-0
Jeffery Wilson 2 Yd Run (Trevor Moore Kick)
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UNT
5 plays, 31 yards, 0:54 · End of Game
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SMU 0:54
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:30 · Punt
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UNT 3:24
8 plays, 84 yards, 4:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:24 32-54
Jaelon Darden 13 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Mason Fine Pass to Jaelon Darden for Two-Point Conversion)
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SMU 7:24
4 plays, 12 yards, 3:21 · Punt
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UNT 10:45
2 plays, 74 yards, 0:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:45 24-54
Jalen Guyton 29 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Trevor Moore Kick)
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SMU 11:27
1 play, 76 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:27 17-54
Myron Gailliard 76 Yd pass from D.J. Gillins (Josh Williams Kick)
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UNT 11:39
6 plays, 5 yards, 2:51 · Punt
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SMU 14:30
2 plays, 72 yards, 0:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:30 17-47
Xavier Jones 47 Yd Run (Josh Williams Kick)
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UNT
9 plays, 40 yards, 2:54 · Downs
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SMU 2:54
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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UNT 4:02
1 play, -12 yards, 0:49 · Safety
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Safety 4:02 17-40
Team Safety
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SMU 4:51
6 plays, 20 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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UNT 6:56
1 play, 72 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:56 17-38
Jalen Guyton 72 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Trevor Moore Kick)
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SMU 7:07
7 plays, 13 yards, 2:52 · Punt
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UNT 9:59
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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SMU 11:23
7 plays, 18 yards, 2:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:23 10-38
Xavier Jones 1 Yd Run (Josh Williams Kick)
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UNT 14:16
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception
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SMU 14:24
1 play, 35 yards, 0:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:24 10-31
Courtland Sutton 35 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams Kick)
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SMU 14:29
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:31 · Punt
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UNT
1 play, 14 yards, 0:10 · End of Half
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SMU 0:10
11 plays, 68 yards, 2:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:10 10-24
Courtland Sutton 4 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams Kick)
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UNT 2:26
8 plays, 37 yards, 2:42 · Interception
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SMU 5:15
9 plays, 65 yards, 2:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:15 10-17
Courtland Sutton 40 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams Kick)
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UNT 8:07
6 plays, 18 yards, 3:31 · Punt
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SMU 11:38
5 plays, 27 yards, 2:07 · Interception
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UNT 13:45
9 plays, 33 yards, 3:41 · Downs
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SMU 2:32
6 plays, 17 yards, 1:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:32 10-10
Josh Williams 36 Yd Field Goal
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UNT 4:16
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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SMU 6:49
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:56 · Touchdown
Showing the last 40 of 46 events.
Team Stats
UNT
SMU
22
1st Downs
20
6-15
3rd down efficiency
9-18
1-3
4th down efficiency
1-1
493
Total Yards
493
424
Passing
394
32/47
Comp/Att
22/41
9.0
Yards per pass
9.6
69
Rushing
99
27
Rushing Attempts
34
2.6
Yards per rush
2.9
7-58
Penalties
4-50
3
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
32:02
Possession
27:58
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