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Lumberjacks Fall 58-14 Against SMU - Game Recap
Stephen F. Austin couldn't hang with the Mustangs on Saturday as SMU blasted the Lumberjacks 58-14 in Week 1 action at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
SMU won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -30.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 70.5.
Braeden West rushed for 86 yards, while Ke'Mon Freeman added 63 yards in the win. Brandon Benson and Trey Quinn added 72 and 53 receiving yards respectively.
Kijana Amous rushed for 38 yards for Stephen F. Austin, while Jamall Shaw added 36 yards. Jake Blumrick threw for 134 yards for the Lumberjacks, while receivers Tamrick Pace and Frank Iheanacho had 51 and 42 yards respectively.
Stephen F. Austin was outgained by SMU 465-219 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 25-15 by the Mustangs.
Stephen F. Austin lost the time of possession battle 30:52-29:08, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.