ncaaf Game Recap
SMU Mustangs vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Wrap - SMU Wins 45-34
The Golden Hurricane were burned by Rashee Rice for 180 receiving yards on Saturday as the Mustangs picked up a 45-34 win at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Mustangs were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 63.5.
Tyler Lavine rushed for 72 yards, while Velton Gardner added 47 yards in the win. Rashee Rice and Austin Upshaw added 180 and 45 receiving yards respectively.
Deneric Prince rushed for 86 yards for Tulsa, while Jordan Ford added 78 yards. Braylon Braxton threw for 120 yards for the Golden Hurricane, while receivers Keylon Stokes and JuanCarlos Santana had 122 and 45 yards respectively.
Tulsa was outgained by SMU 468-398 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 24-23 by the Mustangs.
The time of possession battle favored SMU as their offense was on the field for 35:25, longer than the 24:35 of their opponents.
Next game, SMU takes its act home to face Houston looking for another win. For Tulsa, they head home to face Tulane.