AAC foes match up when the SMU Mustangs (2-3) and the Navy Midshipmen (2-3) play on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
The Mustangs fell to the UCF Knights 41-19 in their most recent outing. Last time out, the Midshipmen won 53-21 over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. Tanner Mordecai threw for 295 yards, with no touchdowns and one interception on 28-of-45 passing (62.2%) for the Mustangs in that matchup against the Knights. Velton Gardner totaled 69 rushing yards on 12 carries (5.8 yards per carry), scoring one touchdown on the ground. Rashee Rice had 12 receptions for 122 yards (10.2 per catch) against the Knights. Kai Puailoa Rojas threw for 26 yards for the Midshipmen against the Golden Hurricane, going 1-for-1 (100.0%) with one touchdown and no interceptions. Dabe Fofana put together a 21-carry, 159-yard game (7.6 yards per attempt) with three touchdowns. Tai Lavatai recorded 26 yards through the air after one catch (on one target), with one touchdown.
The Mustangs are the favorite by double-digits (13.5 points) against the Midshipmen. The total is set at 57 points.
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