Mordecai late TD pass lifts SMU past Louisiana Tech, 39-37
— Tanner Mordecai threw a 33-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Roberson Jr. on the final play to give SMU a 39-37 win at Louisiana Tech in a non-conference game Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
SMU Mustangs
39
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
37
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | 7 | 9 | 17 | 6 | 39 |
| LT | 7 | 7 | 14 | 9 | 37 |
Joe Aillet Stadium · 15,326 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 |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:00 39-37
Reggie Roberson Jr. 33 Yd pass from Tanner Mordecai
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Field Goal 0:36 33-37
Jacob Barnes 47 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:07 33-34
Marcus Williams Jr. 6 Yd pass from Austin Kendall (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 0:24 33-28
Rashee Rice 5 Yd pass from Tanner Mordecai (Blake Mazza Kick)
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Touchdown 5:25 26-28
Austin Kendall 3 Yd Run (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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Field Goal 7:55 26-21
Blake Mazza 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:30 23-21
Tre Harris 11 Yd pass from Austin Kendall (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 12:09 23-14
Jordan Kerley 18 Yd pass from Tanner Mordecai (Blake Mazza Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 16-14
Blake Mazza 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:30 13-14
Danny Gray 17 Yd pass from Tanner Mordecai (Blake Mazza PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 6:49 7-14
Samuel Emilus 11 Yd pass from Austin Kendall (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 3:13 7-7
Rashee Rice 41 Yd pass from Tanner Mordecai (Blake Mazza Kick)
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Touchdown 6:22 0-7
Tre Harris 62 Yd pass from Austin Kendall (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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SMU
6 plays, 73 yards, 0:36 · Touchdown
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LT 0:36
6 plays, 6 yards, 2:42 · Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:00 39-37
Reggie Roberson Jr. 33 Yd pass from Tanner Mordecai
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Field Goal 0:36 33-37
Jacob Barnes 47 Yd Field Goal
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SMU 3:18
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:43 · Downs
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LT 5:07
9 plays, 70 yards, 4:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:07 33-34
Marcus Williams Jr. 6 Yd pass from Austin Kendall (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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SMU 9:20
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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LT 11:04
7 plays, 25 yards, 2:34 · Punt
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SMU 13:38
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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LT 14:45
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:39 · Punt
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SMU 0:24
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:24 33-28
Rashee Rice 5 Yd pass from Tanner Mordecai (Blake Mazza Kick)
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LT 1:18
5 plays, 25 yards, 1:19 · Interception
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SMU 2:37
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:45 · Punt
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LT 5:25
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:25 26-28
Austin Kendall 3 Yd Run (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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SMU 7:55
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:55 26-21
Blake Mazza 24 Yd Field Goal
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LT 10:30
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:30 23-21
Tre Harris 11 Yd pass from Austin Kendall (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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SMU 12:09
7 plays, 78 yards, 2:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:09 23-14
Jordan Kerley 18 Yd pass from Tanner Mordecai (Blake Mazza Kick)
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SMU
10 plays, 46 yards, 2:17 · Field Goal
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LT 2:17
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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SMU 3:30
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:19 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 16-14
Blake Mazza 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:30 13-14
Danny Gray 17 Yd pass from Tanner Mordecai (Blake Mazza PAT blocked)
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LT 6:49
13 plays, 99 yards, 6:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:49 7-14
Samuel Emilus 11 Yd pass from Austin Kendall (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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SMU 12:49
11 plays, 65 yards, 4:34 · Downs
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LT 2:23
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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SMU 3:13
9 plays, 78 yards, 3:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:13 7-7
Rashee Rice 41 Yd pass from Tanner Mordecai (Blake Mazza Kick)
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LT 6:22
5 plays, 80 yards, 2:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:22 0-7
Tre Harris 62 Yd pass from Austin Kendall (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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SMU 8:34
12 plays, 35 yards, 4:54 · Punt
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LT 13:28
7 plays, 31 yards, 1:32 · Punt
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
SMU
LT
31
1st Downs
24
8-16
3rd down efficiency
5-11
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
578
Total Yards
483
395
Passing
351
36/50
Comp/Att
24/39
7.9
Yards per pass
9.0
183
Rushing
132
38
Rushing Attempts
30
4.8
Yards per rush
4.4
8-85
Penalties
8-41
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
32:37
Possession
27:23
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