The No. 21 SMU Mustangs (5-1) meet a conference opponent when they visit the Stanford Cardinal (2-4) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Stanford Stadium in an ACC showdown.
This game will be airing on ACC Network.
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When is SMU vs. Stanford and when does it start?
This game between the Mustangs and Cardinal will happen on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Be ready to see the kickoff at 8 p.m. ET.
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SMU Stats & Insights
In their last game, the Mustangs won 34-27 over the Louisville Cardinals.
Offensively, SMU ranks 45th in the FBS with 429.7 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 43rd in total defense (336.2 yards allowed per contest).
The Mustangs are compiling 226.7 passing yards per game on offense (72nd in the FBS), and they rank 99th on defense with 240.2 passing yards allowed per game.
On defense, SMU has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 13th-best by surrendering only 96.0 per game. The Mustangs rank 27th on offense (203.0 rushing yards per game).
The Mustangs rank 52nd in scoring defense this season (22.3 points allowed per game), but they’ve been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 13th-best in the FBS with 40.8 points per game.
Stanford Stats & Insights
The Cardinal are coming off of a 49-7 loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Stanford has been sputtering offensively, ranking 18th-worst with 314.7 total yards per game. It has been better defensively, allowing 378.3 total yards per contest (85th-ranked).
In terms of passing, this season has been ugly for the Cardinal on both sides of the ball, as they are posting only 165.8 passing yards per game (12th-worst) and ceding 266.7 passing yards per game (19th-worst).
From an offensive angle, Stanford is accumulating 148.8 rushing yards per contest (78th-ranked). It ranks 31st in the FBS on the other side of the ball (111.7 rushing yards allowed per game).
The Cardinal rank 22nd-worst in points per game (20.3), but they’ve been better defensively, ranking 104th in the FBS with 30.8 points allowed per contest.
SMU Key Players to Watch
Kevin Jennings has thrown for 1,014 yards (169.0 ypg) to lead SMU, completing 66.7% of his passes and recording six touchdown passes and one interception this season. He’s also run for 262 yards (43.7 ypg) on 44 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
Brashard Smith’s team-high 558 rushing yards (93.0 per game) have come on 82 carries, with seven touchdowns this year. He’s also added 14 catches for 138 yards (23.0 per game) and one touchdown.
RJ Maryland’s 304 receiving yards (50.7 yards per game) lead all receivers on the team. He’s totaled 22 receptions and three touchdowns.
Jake Bailey has put together a 214-yard season so far (35.7 receiving yards per game) with one touchdown, hauling in 13 passes.
Keyshawn Smith has hauled in 12 receptions for 166 yards (27.7 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
Stanford Key Players to Watch
Ashton Daniels leads Stanford with 707 passing yards (141.4 ypg) on 76-of-128 passing with five touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He also has 294 rushing yards (58.8 ypg) on 64 carries.
This season Chris Davis Jr. has racked up 36 carries for 233 yards (38.8 per game).
Elic Ayomanor’s 333 receiving yards (55.5 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s totaled 27 receptions and three touchdowns.
Ismael Cisse has collected 209 receiving yards (34.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns, reeling in 23 passes this year.
Sam Roush’s 14 receptions are good enough for 110 yards (18.3 ypg) and one touchdown.
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