Stone propels SMU to 36-31 victory over Rice
— Preston Stone threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score to lead SMU to a 36-31 victory over Rice on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
SMU Mustangs
36
Rice Owls
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | 14 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 36 |
| RICE | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 31 |
First Community Stadium · 21,632 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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Field Goal 2:49 36-31
Collin Rogers 51 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:44 33-31
Tim Horn 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:23 33-28
Dean Connors 1 Yd Run (Tim Horn Kick)
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Field Goal 3:05 33-21
Collin Rogers 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:32 30-21
Tyler Lavine 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 0:18 24-21
Dean Connors 14 Yd pass from JT Daniels (Tim Horn Kick)
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Touchdown 2:09 24-14
Jordan Hudson 30 Yd pass from Preston Stone (Collin Rogers Kick)
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Field Goal 6:59 17-14
Collin Rogers 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:07 14-14
Luke McCaffrey 4 Yd pass from JT Daniels (Tim Horn Kick)
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Touchdown 5:48 14-7
Preston Stone 20 Yd Run (Collin Rogers Kick)
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Touchdown 6:22 7-7
Roderick Daniels Jr. 34 Yd pass from Preston Stone (Collin Rogers Kick)
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Touchdown 8:56 0-7
Chike Anigbogu 15 Yd Punt Return (Tim Horn Kick)
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SMU
2 plays, -3 yards, 1:07 · End of Game
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RICE 1:07
6 plays, 10 yards, 1:42 · Interception
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SMU 2:49
12 plays, 41 yards, 4:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:49 36-31
Collin Rogers 51 Yd Field Goal
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RICE 7:44
6 plays, 66 yards, 4:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:44 33-31
Tim Horn 32 Yd Field Goal
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SMU 11:58
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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RICE 12:57
4 plays, -15 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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SMU 14:54
2 plays, 30 yards, 0:29 · Fumble
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RICE 0:23
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:23 33-28
Dean Connors 1 Yd Run (Tim Horn Kick)
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SMU 3:05
10 plays, 52 yards, 3:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:05 33-21
Collin Rogers 37 Yd Field Goal
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RICE 6:37
3 plays, 20 yards, 2:48 · Punt
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SMU 9:32
7 plays, 60 yards, 3:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:32 30-21
Tyler Lavine 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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RICE 12:52
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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SMU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:12 · End of Half
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RICE 0:18
4 plays, 39 yards, 1:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:18 24-21
Dean Connors 14 Yd pass from JT Daniels (Tim Horn Kick)
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SMU 2:09
7 plays, 89 yards, 2:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:09 24-14
Jordan Hudson 30 Yd pass from Preston Stone (Collin Rogers Kick)
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RICE 4:25
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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SMU 6:59
9 plays, 51 yards, 4:08 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:59 17-14
Collin Rogers 41 Yd Field Goal
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RICE 11:07
9 plays, 69 yards, 4:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:07 14-14
Luke McCaffrey 4 Yd pass from JT Daniels (Tim Horn Kick)
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SMU 0:31
4 plays, 4 yards, 0:35 · Missed FG
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RICE 1:06
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:19 · Fumble
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SMU 1:25
7 plays, 27 yards, 2:53 · Downs
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RICE 4:18
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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SMU 5:48
2 plays, 33 yards, 0:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:48 14-7
Preston Stone 20 Yd Run (Collin Rogers Kick)
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RICE 6:17
1 play, 0 yards, 0:05 · Interception
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SMU 6:22
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:22 7-7
Roderick Daniels Jr. 34 Yd pass from Preston Stone (Collin Rogers Kick)
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SMU 8:56
6 plays, 14 yards, 2:01 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:56 0-7
Chike Anigbogu 15 Yd Punt Return (Tim Horn Kick)
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RICE 10:57
3 plays, -10 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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SMU 13:05
5 plays, 31 yards, 1:55 · Downs
Showing the last 40 of 40 events.
Team Stats
SMU
RICE
26
1st Downs
13
8-17
3rd down efficiency
2-12
1-3
4th down efficiency
2-2
477
Total Yards
290
254
Passing
166
19/35
Comp/Att
18/32
7.3
Yards per pass
5.2
223
Rushing
124
45
Rushing Attempts
25
5.0
Yards per rush
5.0
7-66
Penalties
10-120
1
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
2
31:31
Possession
28:29
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