SMU Mustangs at Clemson Tigers: October 18, 2025
The SMU Mustangs beat the Clemson Tigers 35-24 at Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC) on October 18, 2025 (2025 season).
Most passing yards: Kevin Jennings (SMU Mustangs, 290). Most rushing yards: Chris Johnson Jr. (SMU Mustangs, 59); Gideon Davidson (Clemson Tigers, 3). Most receiving yards: Yamir Knight (SMU Mustangs, 29); T.J. Moore (Clemson Tigers, 124).
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU Mustangs | 7 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 35 |
| Clemson Tigers | 0 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 24 |
Team comparison
| Team stats | SMU | CLEM |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 290 | 317 |
| Rushing yards | 139 | 35 |
| Rushing attempts | 28 | 30 |
| Completions | 23 | 29 |
| Pass attempts | 43 | 42 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks | 4 | 1 |
What stood out
- Passing yards: SMU Mustangs 290, Clemson Tigers 317.
- Rushing yards: SMU Mustangs 139, Clemson Tigers 35.
- The SMU Mustangs' biggest edge came in the 1st quarter (7-0).
Player lines
- Chris Johnson Jr. (SMU RB): 6 CAR, 59 RUSH YDS, 1 RUSH TD, 4 REC, 40 REC YDS
- Derrick McFall (SMU WR): 0 REC, 0 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Kevin Jennings (SMU QB): 23 CMP, 43 ATT, 290 PASS YDS, 2 PASS TD, 1 INT, 6 CAR, 20 RUSH YDS
- Yamir Knight (SMU WR): 3 REC, 29 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Christian Bentancur (CLEM TE): 4 REC, 26 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Gideon Davidson (CLEM RB): 1 CAR, 3 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Olsen Patt-Henry (CLEM TE): 1 REC, 11 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- T.J. Moore (CLEM WR): 5 REC, 124 REC YDS, 2 REC TD
- Tyler Brown (CLEM WR): 1 REC, 9 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
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Head-to-head
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- SMU Mustangs' next game: SMU Mustangs at Wake Forest Demon Deacons, October 25, 2025
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