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Mustangs vs Blue Devils Final: 28-27 - Recap
Brashard Smith ran for 117 yards as SMU handled Duke by a score of 28-27 on Saturday at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium.
SMU did not, however, defeat the Blue Devils against the spread, which closed at -12.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 50.0.
Brashard Smith rushed for 117 yards, while Kevin Jennings added 41 yards in the win. Roderick Daniels Jr. and Matthew Hibner added 153 and 39 receiving yards respectively.
Star Thomas rushed for 65 yards for Duke, while Peyton Jones added 34 yards. Maalik Murphy threw for 295 yards for the Blue Devils, while receivers Eli Pancol and Que'Sean Brown had 138 and 63 yards respectively.
SMU outgained Duke 469-393 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 24-23 by the Blue Devils.
SMU lost the time of possession battle 32:32-27:28, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
SMU looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Pittsburgh. Duke will aim to get back on the winning track at Miami-FL.