SMU stops Tulane on goal line as time expires for 41-38 win
Ben Hicks threw for 375 yards and four touchdowns, and SMU needed a goal-line stand, confirmed by a review, in the closing seconds to edge Tulane 41-38 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Tulane Green Wave
38
SMU Mustangs
41
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TULN | 7 | 14 | 17 | 0 | 38 |
| SMU | 14 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 41 |
Gerald J. Ford Stadium · 14,209 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane | L 10-60 | NCAAF |
| 10/30/26 | @ Charlotte 49ers | W 38-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs UTSA Roadrunners | L 19-42 | NCAAF |
| 10/16/26 | vs Memphis Tigers | W 31-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Army Black Knights | L 17-20 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:05 38-41
Trey Quinn 19 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams Kick)
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Field Goal 0:32 38-34
Merek Glover 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:46 35-34
James Proche 29 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams Kick)
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Touchdown 9:07 35-27
Dontrell Hilliard 14 Yd Run (Merek Glover Kick)
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Touchdown 9:27 28-27
Darnell Mooney 15 Yd pass from Jonathan Banks (Merek Glover Kick)
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Touchdown 0:56 21-27
Darius Bradwell 1 Yd Run (Merek Glover Kick)
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Touchdown 5:55 14-27
Trey Quinn 77 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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Touchdown 6:16 14-20
Darius Bradwell 57 Yd Run (Merek Glover Kick)
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Touchdown 6:27 7-20
Ryan Becker 23 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Kevin Robledo PAT failed)
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Touchdown 2:55 7-14
Ke'Mon Freeman 4 Yd Run (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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Touchdown 8:50 7-7
Darnell Mooney 52 Yd pass from Jonathan Banks (Merek Glover Kick)
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Touchdown 11:06 0-7
Ke'Mon Freeman 3 Yd Run (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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TULN
11 plays, 72 yards, 1:59 · End of Game
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SMU 2:05
11 plays, 50 yards, 5:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:05 38-41
Trey Quinn 19 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams Kick)
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TULN 7:06
10 plays, 31 yards, 5:23 · Downs
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SMU 12:29
6 plays, 14 yards, 2:58 · Punt
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TULN 0:32
8 plays, 67 yards, 3:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:32 38-34
Merek Glover 25 Yd Field Goal
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SMU 3:46
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:46 35-34
James Proche 29 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams Kick)
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TULN 9:07
1 play, 14 yards, 0:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:07 35-27
Dontrell Hilliard 14 Yd Run (Merek Glover Kick)
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SMU 9:15
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:12 · Fumble
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TULN 9:15
12 plays, 75 yards, 5:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:27 28-27
Darnell Mooney 15 Yd pass from Jonathan Banks (Merek Glover Kick)
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TULN
1 play, -1 yard, 0:21 · End of Half
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SMU 0:21
3 plays, 21 yards, 0:28 · Interception
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TULN 0:56
13 plays, 75 yards, 4:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:56 21-27
Darius Bradwell 1 Yd Run (Merek Glover Kick)
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SMU 5:55
1 play, 77 yards, 0:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:55 14-27
Trey Quinn 77 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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TULN 6:16
1 play, 57 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:16 14-20
Darius Bradwell 57 Yd Run (Merek Glover Kick)
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SMU 6:27
5 plays, 67 yards, 1:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:27 7-20
Ryan Becker 23 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Kevin Robledo PAT failed)
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TULN 8:18
6 plays, 28 yards, 2:51 · Fumble
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SMU 11:09
5 plays, 12 yards, 2:21 · Interception
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TULN 13:30
3 plays, -12 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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SMU
5 plays, 17 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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TULN 1:52
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:53 · Punt
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SMU 2:55
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:55 7-14
Ke'Mon Freeman 4 Yd Run (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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TULN 8:50
6 plays, 77 yards, 2:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:50 7-7
Darnell Mooney 52 Yd pass from Jonathan Banks (Merek Glover Kick)
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SMU 11:06
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:06 0-7
Ke'Mon Freeman 3 Yd Run (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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Team Stats
TULN
SMU
27
1st Downs
24
7-13
3rd down efficiency
6-11
1-3
4th down efficiency
2-2
485
Total Yards
478
314
Passing
375
18/31
Comp/Att
24/33
10.1
Yards per pass
11.4
171
Rushing
103
43
Rushing Attempts
33
4.0
Yards per rush
3.1
5-40
Penalties
5-24
1
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
2
29:46
Possession
30:14
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