Preston Johnson throws 3 TD passes, LJ Johnson Jr. rushes for 128 yards and SMU opens with 38-14 win
— Preston Stone threw three touchdown passes and SMU defeated Louisiana Tech 38-14 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
14
SMU Mustangs
38
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| SMU | 14 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 38 |
Gerald J. Ford Stadium · 21,490 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ South Alabama Jaguars | W 35-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Old Dominion Monarchs | W 26-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ UL Monroe Warhawks | W 24-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | W 32-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Army Black Knights | W 31-29 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:26 14-38
Keith Willis Jr. 2 Yd Run (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 2:32 7-38
LJ Johnson Jr. 1 Yd Run (Collin Rogers Kick)
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Touchdown 13:52 7-31
Koby Duru 53 Yd pass from Hank Bachmeier (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 0:02 0-31
RJ Maryland 25 Yd pass from Preston Stone (Collin Rogers Kick)
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Touchdown 5:08 0-24
Nolan Matthews-Harris 9 Yd pass from Preston Stone (Collin Rogers Kick)
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Field Goal 14:11 0-17
Collin Rogers 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:36 0-14
Kori Roberson 16 Yd Interception Return (Collin Rogers Kick)
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Touchdown 4:17 0-7
Jordan Hudson 67 Yd pass from Preston Stone (Collin Rogers Kick)
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SMU
1 play, 4 yards, 0:26 · End of Game
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LT 0:26
8 plays, 65 yards, 2:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:26 14-38
Keith Willis Jr. 2 Yd Run (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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SMU 2:32
13 plays, 46 yards, 5:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:32 7-38
LJ Johnson Jr. 1 Yd Run (Collin Rogers Kick)
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LT 8:06
7 plays, 22 yards, 3:40 · Downs
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SMU 11:46
6 plays, 27 yards, 2:27 · Downs
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LT 14:13
7 plays, 31 yards, 4:08 · Downs
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SMU 3:21
10 plays, 56 yards, 4:08 · Missed FG
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LT 7:29
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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SMU 9:08
13 plays, 43 yards, 4:44 · Missed FG
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LT 13:52
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:08 · Touchdown
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SMU 0:02
4 plays, 92 yards, 0:28 · Touchdown
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LT 0:30
5 plays, 32 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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SMU 1:49
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:11 · Punt
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Touchdown 13:52 7-31
Koby Duru 53 Yd pass from Hank Bachmeier (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 0:02 0-31
RJ Maryland 25 Yd pass from Preston Stone (Collin Rogers Kick)
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LT 3:40
3 plays, -7 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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SMU 5:08
11 plays, 98 yards, 5:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:08 0-24
Nolan Matthews-Harris 9 Yd pass from Preston Stone (Collin Rogers Kick)
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LT 10:29
6 plays, 28 yards, 3:37 · Punt
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SMU 14:11
9 plays, 41 yards, 3:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:11 0-17
Collin Rogers 34 Yd Field Goal
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LT 2:41
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:50 · Punt
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LT 3:36
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:41 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:36 0-14
Kori Roberson 16 Yd Interception Return (Collin Rogers Kick)
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SMU 4:17
1 play, 67 yards, 0:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:17 0-7
Jordan Hudson 67 Yd pass from Preston Stone (Collin Rogers Kick)
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LT 4:27
6 plays, 40 yards, 2:50 · Missed FG
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SMU 7:17
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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LT 9:01
4 plays, 3 yards, 2:25 · Punt
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SMU 11:26
8 plays, 15 yards, 3:34 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
LT
SMU
11
1st Downs
24
5-14
3rd down efficiency
7-19
0-2
4th down efficiency
3-4
269
Total Yards
457
241
Passing
248
21/33
Comp/Att
23/38
7.3
Yards per pass
6.5
28
Rushing
209
24
Rushing Attempts
41
1.2
Yards per rush
5.1
5-54
Penalties
6-42
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
26:01
Possession
33:59
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