Freeman, Jones help SMU outscore UConn 62-50
Ke'Mon Freeman and Xavier Jones each ran for more than 100 yards and combined for five touchdowns as SMU climbed within a win of bowl eligibility by outscoring UConn 62-50 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
SMU Mustangs
62
UConn Huskies
50
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | 17 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 62 |
| UCONN | 7 | 3 | 14 | 26 | 50 |
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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 0:36 62-50
Hergy Mayala 14 Yd pass from David Pindell (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 3:35 62-44
Kevin Robledo 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:55 59-44
Ke'Mon Freeman 3 Yd Run (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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Touchdown 10:18 52-44
Kevin Mensah 19 Yd Run (Michael Tarbutt Kick)
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Touchdown 13:41 52-37
David Pindell 48 Yd Run (Michael Tarbutt PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 14:48 52-31
Xavier Jones 43 Yd Run (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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Touchdown 14:57 45-31
Tyler Davis 5 Yd pass from David Pindell (Michael Tarbutt Kick)
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Touchdown 3:54 45-24
Reggie Roberson Jr. 6 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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Touchdown 6:50 38-24
Kyle Buss 15 Yd pass from David Pindell (Michael Tarbutt Kick)
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Touchdown 10:40 38-17
Xavier Jones 52 Yd Run (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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Touchdown 11:10 31-17
Hergy Mayala 22 Yd pass from David Pindell (Michael Tarbutt Kick)
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Touchdown 7:36 31-10
Braeden West 6 Yd Run (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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Field Goal 8:33 24-10
Michael Tarbutt 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:15 24-7
Ryan Becker 3 Yd pass from Tyler Page (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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Touchdown 3:10 17-7
Ke'Mon Freeman 5 Yd Run (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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Touchdown 4:38 10-7
David Pindell 30 Yd Run (Michael Tarbutt Kick)
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Touchdown 7:24 10-0
Ke'Mon Freeman 39 Yd Run (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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Field Goal 11:31 3-0
Kevin Robledo 39 Yd Field Goal
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SMU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:36 · End of Game
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UCONN 0:36
9 plays, 40 yards, 1:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:36 62-50
Hergy Mayala 14 Yd pass from David Pindell (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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SMU 1:56
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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UCONN 3:03
4 plays, 14 yards, 0:32 · Interception
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SMU 3:35
7 plays, 36 yards, 3:45 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:35 62-44
Kevin Robledo 30 Yd Field Goal
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UCONN 7:20
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:35 · Downs
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SMU 8:55
4 plays, 62 yards, 1:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:55 59-44
Ke'Mon Freeman 3 Yd Run (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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UCONN 10:18
5 plays, 59 yards, 1:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:18 52-44
Kevin Mensah 19 Yd Run (Michael Tarbutt Kick)
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SMU 12:16
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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UCONN 13:41
3 plays, 65 yards, 1:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:41 52-37
David Pindell 48 Yd Run (Michael Tarbutt PAT blocked)
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SMU 14:48
1 play, 43 yards, 0:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:48 52-31
Xavier Jones 43 Yd Run (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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UCONN 14:57
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:57 45-31
Tyler Davis 5 Yd pass from David Pindell (Michael Tarbutt Kick)
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SMU 3:54
11 plays, 75 yards, 2:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:54 45-24
Reggie Roberson Jr. 6 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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UCONN 6:50
8 plays, 73 yards, 3:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:50 38-24
Kyle Buss 15 Yd pass from David Pindell (Michael Tarbutt Kick)
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SMU 10:40
2 plays, 70 yards, 0:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:40 38-17
Xavier Jones 52 Yd Run (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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UCONN 11:10
9 plays, 81 yards, 3:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:10 31-17
Hergy Mayala 22 Yd pass from David Pindell (Michael Tarbutt Kick)
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UCONN
7 plays, 27 yards, 0:49 · Missed FG
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SMU 0:49
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:50 · Punt
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UCONN 1:39
10 plays, 24 yards, 5:57 · Punt
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SMU 7:36
3 plays, 55 yards, 0:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:36 31-10
Braeden West 6 Yd Run (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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UCONN 8:33
5 plays, 47 yards, 2:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:33 24-10
Michael Tarbutt 45 Yd Field Goal
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SMU 11:15
11 plays, 72 yards, 3:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:15 24-7
Ryan Becker 3 Yd pass from Tyler Page (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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UCONN 0:04
7 plays, 34 yards, 3:06 · Missed FG
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SMU 3:10
5 plays, 76 yards, 1:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:10 17-7
Ke'Mon Freeman 5 Yd Run (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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UCONN 4:38
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:46 · Touchdown
Showing the last 40 of 46 events.
Team Stats
SMU
UCONN
24
1st Downs
34
5-12
3rd down efficiency
9-17
2-2
4th down efficiency
1-2
594
Total Yards
583
279
Passing
215
20/30
Comp/Att
25/40
9.3
Yards per pass
5.4
315
Rushing
365
39
Rushing Attempts
49
8.1
Yards per rush
7.4
6-80
Penalties
9-77
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
24:35
Possession
35:25
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