SMU Football Postgame Notes

Oct. 27, 2007

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SMU Postgame Notes
October 27, 2007
Tulsa 29, SMU 23

Columbus Givens - had his first TD catch of the season and fifth of his career

Damon Hurst - had an interception, forced fumble, and a fumble recovery; all were career firsts

Ryan Leonard - had 1.5 sacks and now has 2.5 sacks on the season

Jordan Johnson - had his first career start and first two fumble recoveries

Brandon Jones -had his first career interception

Tyler Jones - had his first career start and first forced fumble

Devin Lowery - had his first forced fumble

Hit a career-long 52-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal and now has three 50-plus-yard field goals in his career (other was 50 yards against Arkansas State in 2006; is 3-5 on his career from 50-plus)
Was 2-2 on PATs to extend his SMU record for consecutive PAT makes to 58 (previous was Eddie Garcia, 34 from 1978-81)
Was 3-4 on field goals and is now 10-14 on the season and 23-32 for his career

Had one receiving TDs and now has five TDs on the season
He now has 14 TDs for his career to tie for fifth at SMU (ties Kevin Thornal, 14 from 1993-96)
Now has 98 career receptions to move into 17th at SMU (passed Kevin Thornal, 96 from 1993-96)
Now has 52 receptions this season, which is tied for 13th in a season at SMU (ties Jeff Jacobs, 52 in 1986)
Now has 1257 career receiving yards to move into 15th at SMU (passed Kevin Thornal, 1247 from 1993-96)

Now has 40 passing TDs for his career, which ties the SMU record by Chuck Hixson from 1968-70
Now has 3977 career passing yards, which is sixth at SMU
Now has 4758 career yards total offense to move into fifth at SMU (passed Ricky Wesson, 4604 from 1973-76)
Now has 346 career completions to move into sixth at SMU (passes Josh McCown, 340 from 1998-00)

Youri Yenga - had 1.5 half sacks and a forced fumble, both were the first of his career

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