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SMU Defeats Navy 51-37 - Recap
The Midshipmen had no answer for Ulysses Bentley IV on Saturday as the Mustangs rolled to a 51-37 win at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Mustangs were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -12.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 59.0.
Ulysses Bentley IV rushed for 149 yards, while Tyler Lavine added 74 yards in the win. Ulysses Bentley IV and Tyler Page added 68 and 61 receiving yards respectively.
CJ Williams rushed for 63 yards for Navy, while Chance Warren added 56 yards. Tyger Goslin threw for 123 yards for the Midshipmen, while receivers Jamale Carothers and Mychal Cooper had 91 and 53 yards respectively.
Navy lost the offensive yardage battle to SMU 555-430 yards in Saturday's game. Navy had more first downs as that total ended up 27-25.
Navy led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 34:27-25:33 split in that important category.
Next game, SMU takes its act on the road to face Temple looking for another win. For Navy, they head home to face Tulsa.