Hicks leads SMU to dominating 58-14 win over SFA
Ben Hicks threw for 112 yards and two touchdowns as SMU jumped out to an early lead and coasted to a 58-14 win over Stephen F. Austin in the season opener for both teams on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
14
SMU Mustangs
58
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFA | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| SMU | 21 | 17 | 6 | 14 | 58 |
Gerald J. Ford Stadium · 20,478 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Lamar Cardinals | L 28-45 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Houston Christian Huskies | W 37-6 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs SE Louisiana Lions | W 45-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Nicholls Colonels | W 56-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Incarnate Word Cardinals | W 28-26 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:14 14-58
Juan Day 6 Yd pass from Jake Blumrick (Storm Ruiz Kick)
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Touchdown 6:57 7-58
Brandon Benson 72 Yd pass from Rafe Peavey (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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Touchdown 14:56 7-51
D.J. Gillins 1 Yd Run (Josh Williams Kick)
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Touchdown 10:13 7-44
Trey Quinn 35 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams PAT failed)
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Field Goal 2:05 7-38
Josh Williams 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:00 7-35
Kijana Amous 23 Yd Run (Storm Ruiz Kick)
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Touchdown 12:55 0-35
Jordan Wyatt 0 Yd Fumble Return (Josh Williams Kick)
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Touchdown 13:30 0-28
D.J. Gillins 1 Yd Run (Josh Williams Kick)
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Touchdown 3:15 0-21
Ke'Mon Freeman 21 Yd Run (Josh Williams Kick)
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Touchdown 8:12 0-14
Jordan Wyatt 85 Yd Interception Return (Josh Williams Kick)
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Touchdown 9:55 0-7
Courtland Sutton 13 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams Kick)
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SMU
9 plays, 18 yards, 6:14 · End of Game
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SFA 6:14
2 plays, 23 yards, 0:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:14 14-58
Juan Day 6 Yd pass from Jake Blumrick (Storm Ruiz Kick)
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SMU 6:57
1 play, 72 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:57 7-58
Brandon Benson 72 Yd pass from Rafe Peavey (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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SFA 7:09
4 plays, 21 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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SMU 8:18
5 plays, 31 yards, 3:20 · Punt
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SFA 11:38
6 plays, 4 yards, 3:04 · Punt
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SMU 14:56
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:56 7-51
D.J. Gillins 1 Yd Run (Josh Williams Kick)
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SFA 4:22
13 plays, 45 yards, 5:43 · Downs
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SMU 10:13
4 plays, 46 yards, 1:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:13 7-44
Trey Quinn 35 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams PAT failed)
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SFA 11:32
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:36 · Punt
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SMU 13:08
5 plays, 16 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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SFA
2 plays, 2 yards, 0:44 · End of Half
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SMU 0:44
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:27 · Punt
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SFA 1:11
4 plays, 14 yards, 0:46 · Punt
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SMU 2:05
8 plays, 29 yards, 2:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:05 7-38
Josh Williams 40 Yd Field Goal
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SFA 4:37
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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SMU 6:22
5 plays, 11 yards, 2:32 · Punt
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SFA 9:00
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:00 7-35
Kijana Amous 23 Yd Run (Storm Ruiz Kick)
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SFA 12:55
2 plays, -21 yards, 0:29 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:55 0-35
Jordan Wyatt 0 Yd Fumble Return (Josh Williams Kick)
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SMU 13:30
6 plays, 78 yards, 2:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:30 0-28
D.J. Gillins 1 Yd Run (Josh Williams Kick)
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SFA 0:44
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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SMU 3:15
5 plays, 54 yards, 1:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:15 0-21
Ke'Mon Freeman 21 Yd Run (Josh Williams Kick)
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SFA 4:45
7 plays, 3 yards, 3:21 · Punt
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SFA 8:12
3 plays, 11 yards, 1:31 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:12 0-14
Jordan Wyatt 85 Yd Interception Return (Josh Williams Kick)
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SMU 9:55
12 plays, 74 yards, 4:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:55 0-7
Courtland Sutton 13 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams Kick)
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SFA 14:03
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:57 · Punt
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
SFA
SMU
15
1st Downs
25
4-14
3rd down efficiency
5-12
1-2
4th down efficiency
2-2
219
Total Yards
465
144
Passing
222
16/31
Comp/Att
12/23
4.6
Yards per pass
9.7
75
Rushing
243
35
Rushing Attempts
48
2.1
Yards per rush
5.1
10-85
Penalties
4-30
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
29:08
Possession
30:52
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