SMU
6-4 , 3-3
Navy
6-3 , 4-3
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | 5 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 40 |
| Navy | 13 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 43 |
SMU Comeback Effort Falls Just Short At Navy
Nov 11 | Football
Next Up: At Memphis, Nov. 18, Time: 11 a.m.
Box Score | Postgame Notes | Photo Gallery
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (SMU) - Despite completely erasing a 23-point second-half deficit, SMU's comeback fell just short at Navy, falling 43-40.
The SMU offense sprang to life in the second half, scoring on four of its five possessions to erase Navy's 34-11 lead. The Mustang defense was able to hold the Midshipmen down in the final 30 minutes, allowing only nine points and holding strong on two momentous fourth-and-short situations.
Before Navy's game-winning 18-yard field goal as time expired, SMU had scored 15-straight points to deadlock the game at 40-40.
Junior Courtland Sutton played a big role in the comeback effort, grabbing seven passes for 123 yards and two second-half touchdowns. Fellow junior receiver Trey Quinn moved pass the 1,000-yard mark on the season with six catches for 87 yards.
Quarterback Ben Hicks tied his career-high by tossing four touchdown passes. Sophomore Xavier Jones eclipsed the 100-yard mark on the ground for the second time this year, averaging 5.9 yards per carry.
The Mustangs were only the second team this season to score at least 40 points against Navy.
Senior linebacker Anthony Rhone was very active in the middle of the Mustang defense against Navy's triple option, recording a career-high 14 tackles, including 10 solos. Cedric Lancaster (11 tackles) and Justin Lawler (10 tackles) also tallied career-high tackle numbers.
Coming into the game, Navy had converted on 8-of-9 occasions of 4th-and-3 or fewer yards. The Mustangs were able to stop Navy twice to give the offense a chance to cut away the deficit.
The Mustangs are on the road again next week, visiting No. 19 Memphis at 11 a.m.
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.@SMU_Football blocks the extra point and the Mustangs come up with some extra points immediately after Navy scores. pic.twitter.com/OTKSxvNAz9
— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) November 11, 2017
Talk about threading the needle. @SMU_Football tosses a 19-yard TD to respond. pic.twitter.com/4ICWm1LV4B
— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) November 11, 2017
Placing the ball perfectly. @SMU_Football takes advantage of one-on-one coverage to tack on another 7. pic.twitter.com/cB0tIWVojH
— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) November 11, 2017
.@SMU_Football responds with a TD of their own. This 17-yard connection helped make this a one score game. pic.twitter.com/eSo1gSLyBi
— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) November 11, 2017
The double move works wonders. @SMU_Football is going to try and go for two to pull even. pic.twitter.com/YkjGjv1xUT
— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) November 11, 2017
They did it. We have a tie game as @SMU_Football storms all the way back here late in the 4th. pic.twitter.com/tFddp14STv
— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) November 11, 2017
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
SMU 0, NAVY 7
NAVY - GARGIULO, A 3 yd run (WHITE, Owen kick), 10 plays, 73 yards, TOP 5:19
SMU 3, NAVY 7
SMU - WILLIAMS, Josh 44 yd field goal 9 plays, 42 yards, TOP 2:21
SMU 3, NAVY 13
NAVY - PERRY, Malcolm 3 yd run (WHITE, Owen kickblocked), 8 plays, 92 yards, TOP 4:45
SMU 5, NAVY 13
SMU - ONU, Mikial 98 yd PAT return
SMU 5, NAVY 20
NAVY - PERRY, Malcolm 24 yd run (WHITE, Owen kick), 3 plays, 61 yards, TOP 1:06
SMU 11, NAVY 20
SMU - QUINN, Trey 19 yd pass from HICKS, Ben (WILLIAMS, Josh kickfailed) 6 plays, 76 yards, TOP 2:45
SMU 11, NAVY 27
NAVY - PERRY, Malcolm 92 yd run (WHITE, Owen kick), 1 plays, 92 yards, TOP 0:13
SMU 11, NAVY 34
NAVY - HIGH, Chris 2 yd run (WHITE, Owen kick), 8 plays, 52 yards, TOP 3:16
SMU 18, NAVY 34
SMU - SUTTON, C. 14 yd pass from HICKS, Ben (ROBLEDO, Kevin kick) 9 plays, 77 yards, TOP 3:23
SMU 25, NAVY 34
SMU - JONES, Xavier 3 yd run (ROBLEDO, Kevin kick), 6 plays, 70 yards, TOP 2:15
SMU 25, NAVY 40
NAVY - PERRY, Malcolm 1 yd run (HIGH, Chris rushfailed), 7 plays, 60 yards, TOP 4:05
SMU 32, NAVY 40
SMU - PROCHE, James 17 yd pass from HICKS, Ben (ROBLEDO, Kevin kick) 6 plays, 75 yards, TOP 1:53
SMU 40, NAVY 40
SMU - SUTTON, C. 29 yd pass from HICKS, Ben (QUINN, Trey pass) 5 plays, 71 yards, TOP 1:08
SMU 40, NAVY 43
NAVY - OSBORN, J.R. 18 yd field goal 10 plays, 78 yards, TOP 3:32
