Catalon runs for 177 yards, 2 TDs; Houston beats SMU 35-22
Duke Catalon had 22 carries for 177 yards and two touchdowns and Kyle Postman accounted for three scores to help Houston beat SMU 35-22 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
SMU Mustangs
22
Houston Cougars
35
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | 9 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 22 |
| HOU | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
TDECU Stadium · 31,153 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6/26 | vs Virginia Tech Hokies | W 51-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Syracuse Orange | L 27-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs California Golden Bears | W 59-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Virginia Cavaliers | W 23-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Boston College Eagles | W 25-16 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 13:24 22-35
Duke Catalon 16 Yd Run (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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Field Goal 1:46 22-28
Josh Williams 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:16 19-28
Duke Catalon 52 Yd Run (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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Touchdown 7:47 19-21
Ke'Mon Freeman 1 Yd Run (Josh Williams Kick)
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Touchdown 1:08 12-21
Ellis Jefferson 3 Yd pass from Kyle Postma (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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Touchdown 7:45 12-14
Kyle Postma 22 Yd pass from D'Eriq King (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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Field Goal 10:43 12-7
Josh Williams 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:58 9-7
Trey Quinn 5 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams PAT failed)
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Touchdown 6:59 3-7
D'Eriq King 18 Yd pass from Kyle Postma (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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Field Goal 10:54 3-0
Josh Williams 23 Yd Field Goal
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HOU
4 plays, 13 yards, 2:41 · End of Game
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SMU 2:41
9 plays, 34 yards, 1:49 · Interception
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HOU 4:30
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:29 · Punt
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SMU 4:59
7 plays, 74 yards, 2:09 · Interception
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HOU 7:08
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:46 · Punt
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SMU 9:54
8 plays, 36 yards, 3:30 · Downs
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HOU 13:24
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:24 22-35
Duke Catalon 16 Yd Run (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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SMU 1:46
11 plays, 31 yards, 5:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:46 22-28
Josh Williams 46 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 7:16
2 plays, 64 yards, 0:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:16 19-28
Duke Catalon 52 Yd Run (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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SMU 7:47
3 plays, 54 yards, 0:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:47 19-21
Ke'Mon Freeman 1 Yd Run (Josh Williams Kick)
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HOU 8:21
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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SMU 9:43
5 plays, 35 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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HOU 12:00
8 plays, 49 yards, 3:00 · Interception
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SMU
9 plays, 62 yards, 1:08 · Missed FG
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HOU 1:08
10 plays, 95 yards, 3:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:08 12-21
Ellis Jefferson 3 Yd pass from Kyle Postma (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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SMU 5:07
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:30 · Punt
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HOU 6:37
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception
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SMU 6:45
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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HOU 7:45
9 plays, 76 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:45 12-14
Kyle Postma 22 Yd pass from D'Eriq King (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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SMU 10:43
9 plays, 56 yards, 3:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:43 12-7
Josh Williams 37 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 14:18
5 plays, 31 yards, 2:40 · Punt
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SMU 1:58
12 plays, 75 yards, 5:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:58 9-7
Trey Quinn 5 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams PAT failed)
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HOU 6:59
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:59 3-7
D'Eriq King 18 Yd pass from Kyle Postma (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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SMU 10:54
10 plays, 59 yards, 4:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:54 3-0
Josh Williams 23 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
SMU
HOU
30
1st Downs
27
5-14
3rd down efficiency
8-12
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
544
Total Yards
463
397
Passing
198
41/59
Comp/Att
20/28
6.7
Yards per pass
7.1
147
Rushing
265
26
Rushing Attempts
40
5.7
Yards per rush
6.6
9-95
Penalties
4-48
2
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
2
32:09
Possession
27:51
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