Live-Blogging Shish on College Football: American Athletic Football-Navy Midshipmen at SMU Mustangs 10/13/2022

Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on College Football’. Tonight, it is an American Athletic Conference battle, between Navy Midshipmen and SMU Mustangs.

Midshipmen are off to a good start in conference play. They get a big test tonight, by the Pony Express of SMU.

The Mustangs are coming off a loss to Central Florida. They got dominated in the 2nd Half of the Hurricane Ian-delayed game. But Tonight, they get a challenge by the triple option of the Naval Academy.

Midshipmen are led by Tai Lavatai in passing. While Daba Fofana leads the Naval Academy in rushing. And Vincent Terrell, Junior leads the Annapolis based Naval Academy in receiving.

For the Mustangs, they are led by Tanner Mordeci in passing. While Velton Gardner leads Southern Methodist in rushing. And Rashee Rice leads the Dallas-Based University in receiving.

It is Navy Midshipmen and SMU Mustangs, coming up shortly.

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Navy Midshipmen Depth Chart

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SMU Mustangs Game Notes

Midshipmen are in their white jerseys with navy shoulder stripes, gold helmets and pants. While SMU are in their blue jerseys, white helmets and pants. 

1st Quarter:
SMU Mustangs Possession (From Left to Right):
​​14:49: Mishipmen kicks the ball to, who moved the ball to SMU 10. 1st & 10.
14:38: Mordecai throws a completed pass to R. Rice, who moves the ball to NAVY 20. 1st & 10.
14:27: McDaniel runs the ball to NAVY 22. 2nd & 12.
13:41: Mordecai throws a completed pass to Upshaw, who is down at NAVY 19. 
12:58: Mordecai throws a completed pass to Upshaw, who is down at NAVY 11. 4th & 1.
12:15: SPOT REVIEW: Officials reviewing the spot of the ball. Ball on NAVY 9. 1st & Goal.
12:12: Mordecai throws a completed pass to Knox, who lost yards at NAVY 12. 2nd & Goal.
11:30: McDaniel runs the ball  to NAVY 14. 3rd & Goal.
11: 06: Mordecai throws an incomplete pass. 4th & Goal.
11:01: FIELD GOAL: Rogers kicks a 31-yard FG. NAVY 0, SMU 3

Navy Midshipmen Possession (From Right to Left):
​11:01: Hall kicks the ball to Navy Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on NAVY 25. 1st & 10.
10:55: T. Hall runs the ball to NAVY 28. 2nd & 7.
10:32: Lavatai runs the ball to NAVY 47. 1st & 10.
10:07: Fofana runs the ball to SMU 40. 1st & 10.
9:39: Fofana runs the ball for a loss at SMU 41. 2nd & 11.
9:03: Lavatai runs the ball to SMU 40. 3rd & 10.
8:41: MIDSHIPMEN TIMEOUT #1: NAVY 0, SMU 3
8:35: Haywood runs the ball to SMU 39. 4th & 9.
7:52: Lavatai gets sacked by Sandjo-Njiki at SMU/ Turnover on Downs. 1st & 10.

SMU Mustangs Possession:
7:45: Mordecai throws a completed pass to Goffney, who moves the ball to NAVY 21. 1st & 10.
7:30: Dixon runs the ball for a loss at NAVY 24. 2nd & 13.
7:00: TOUCHDOWN: Mordecai throws a 24-yard TD pass to Goffney. Rogers kicks PAT. NAVY 0, SMU 10

Navy Midshipmen Possession:
7:00: Rogers kicks the ball to Midshipmen Endzonne, for a touchback. Ball on NAVY 25. 1st & 10.
6:54: Fofana runs the ball to NAVY 28. 2nd & 7.
6:27: Lavanti runs the ball to NAVY 30. 3rd & 5.
5:35: Lavanti runs the ball to NAVY 35. 1st & 10.
5:09: PENALTY: False Start against Midshipmen. Ball on NAVY 30. 1st & 15.
4:50: Terrell runs the ball to NAVY 32. 2nd & 13.
4:22: Fofana runs the ball to NAVY 36. 3rd & 9.
3:42: Terrell runs the ball on a sweep to NAVY 45. 1st & 10.
2:58: D. Jones runs the ball to SMU 36. 1st & 10.
2:19: Lavantai runs the ball to SMU 31. 2nd & 5.
1:34: Terrell runs the ball to SMU 29. 3rd & 3.
:54: Terrell runs the ball  for no gain. 4th & 3.
:08: INTERCEPTION: Lavatai throws a punt-like interception to Slade-Matautia. Ball on SMU 7. 1st & 10.

SMU Mustangs Possession:
::04:  Lavineruns the ball to SMU 9. 2nd & 8. 
:00: The End of 1st Quarter.

End of 1st Quarter:
NAVY 0,. SMU 10

2nd Quarter:
SMU Mustangs Possession (From Right to Left):
14:52: PENALTY: Personal Foul against Navy. Ball on SMU 24. 1st & 10.
14:38: Lavine runs the ball to SMU 23. 2nd & 11.
13:58: Mordecai throws a completed pass to Curly, who moves the ball to NAVY 40. 1st & 10.
13:31; Mordecai throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
13:25: Mordecai throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
13:20: Lavine runs the ball to NAVY 29. 1st & 10.
13:02: Mordecai throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
12:57: Mordecai throws a completed pass to Maryland, who lost yards at NAVY 32. 3rd & 13.
12:15; Mordecai thorws a completed pass to Daniels, whoi is down at NAVY 29. 4th & 10. 
11:49: FIELD GOAL: Collin Rogers kicks a 46-yard FG. NAVY 0, SMU 13

Navy Midshipmen Possession (From Left to Right):
​11:49: Rogers kicks the ball to Midshipmen Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on NAVY 25. 1st & 10.
11:41: Rojas runs the ball to NAVY 40. 1st & 10.
11:33: MIDSHIPMEN INJURY TIMEOUT: NAVY 0, SMU 13
11:00: PENALTY: Delay of Game against Navy. Ball on NAVY 35. 1st & 15.
10:42: Fofana runs the ball to NAVY 37. 2nd & 13.
10:09: Haywood runs the ball to SMU 46. 1st & 10.
9:32: Fofana runs the ball to SMU 44. 2nd & 8.
9:20: PENALTY: Offside against Mustangs. Ball on SMU 39. 2nd & 3.
8:54: Hall runs the ball to SMU 37. 3rd & 1.
8:42: Fofana runs the ball to SMU 36. 1st & 10.
7:54: Haywood runs the ball to SMU 32. 2nd & 6.
7:18: Fofana runs the ball to SMU 30. 3rd & 2.
6:45: Terrell runs the ball to SMU 29. 4th & 1.
6:20: MUSTANGS TIMEOUT #1: NAVY 0, SMU 13
6:18; Lavatai sneaks the ball to SMU 28. 1st & 10.
5:40: Fofana runs the ball to SMU 26. 2nd & 8.
4:55: Fofana runs the ball for a loss at SMU 27. 3rd & 9.
4:19: Lavatai runs the ball to SMU 22. 4th & 4.
3:40: Davies missed a 40-yard FG. NAVY 0, SMU 13

SMU Mustangs Possession:
1:48: Mustangs went 3-and-out. Bujcevski punts the ball to NAVY 34. 1st & 10.

Navy Midshipmen  Possession:
:14: TOUCHDOWN: Tai Lavatai throws a 24-yard TD pass to Terrell. Davies kicks PAT. NAVY 7, SMU 13

SMU Mustangs Possession:
:09: Warren kicks the ball to Goffney, who moved the ball to SMU 17. 1st & 10.
:05: Mordecai takes a knee to end the 1st Half.
:00: The End of 1st Half. Midshipmen to receive to start the 2nd Half.​

Halftime:
NAVY 7, SMU 13

Halftime Leaders:
Passing: Mordecai (SMU) 12/17, 176 yards, TD
Rushing: Lavatai (NAVY) 10 carries, 44 yards
Receiving: Goffney (SMU) 3 receptions, 72 yards, TD

Halftime Thoughts;
Mustangs only have 13 points. Midshipmen keeping themselves in the game due to the Triple Option.

3rd Quarter:
Navy Midshipmen Possession (From Right to Left):
11:13: TOUCHDOWN: Midshipmen opens up the 2nd Half, with a 15-yard TD run by Tai Lavatai. Davies kicks PAT. NAVY 14, SMU 13

SMU Mustangs Possession (From Left to Right):
10:40: TOUCHDOWN: Mustangs answer with a Tanner Mordecai 60-yard TD run. Mustangs failed the 2-point conversion. NAVY 14, SMU 19

Navy Midshipmen Possession:
8:17: FUMBLE RECOVERY: Anton Hall, Junior lost the ball. Mustangs recover at NAVY 26. 1st & 10.

SMU Mustangs Possession:
5:49: TOUCHDOWN: T.J. McDaniel cashes in the fumble recovery, with a 1-yard TD run. Davies kicks PAT. NAVY 14, SMU 26

Navy Midshipmen Possession:
​5:49: Rogers kicks the ball to Midshipmen Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on NAVY 25. 1st & 10.
5:42: Terrell runs the ball to NAVY 30. 2nd & 5.
5:10: PENALTY: Facemask against Mustangs. Ball on NAVY 49. 1st & 10.
4:54: Lavatai throws a completed pass to Umbarger, who is down at SMU 48. 2nd & 7.
4:05: Fofana runs the ball to SMU 45. 3rd & 4.
3:24: Lavatai lost the ball. Midshipmen recovered the fumble. Ball on SMU 49. 4th & 8.
3:09: Davies punts the ball to SMU 20, where the ball goes out of bounds. 1st & 10.

SMU Mustangs Possession:
2:54: Mordecai throws a completed pass to Dixon, who is down at NAVY 33. 1st & 10.
2:49: TOUCHDOWN: Mordecai throws a 33-yard TD pass to Kerley. Rogers kicks PAT. NAVY 14, SMU 33

Navy Midshipmen Possession:
2:49: Hall kicks the ball to Midshipmen Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on NAVY 25. 1st & 10.
2:44: Haywood runs the ball to NAVY 35. 1st & 10.
2:39: Lavatai runs the ball to NAVY 41. 2nd & 4.
1:56: D. Jones runs the ball to NAVY 45. 1st & 10.
1:44: Fofana runs the ball to SMU 46. 2nd & 1.
1:03: Lavatai throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 1.
:45: Fofana runs the ball to SMU 45. 1st & 10.
:23: Terrell runs the ball to SMU 44. 2nd & 9.
:00: Fofana runs the ball to SMU 41. 3rd & 6.

End of 3rd Quarter:
NAVY 14, SMU 33

4th Quarter:
Navy Midshipmen Possession (From Left to Right):
​14:53: Lavatai runs the ball to SMU 26. 1st & 10.
14:38: INJURY TIMEOUT: NAVY 14, SMU 33
14:21: TOUCHDOWN: Lavatai throws a 26-yard TD pass to Umbarger. NAVY 20, SMU 33
14:21; Navy fails the 2-point conversion. NAVY 20, SMU 33

SMU Mustangs Possession (From Right to Left):
​14:12: Warren kicks the ball to Goffney, who moves the ball to SMU 26. 1st & 10.
14:07: McDaniel runs the ball to SMU 27. 2nd & 8.
13:28: Mordecai throws a completed pass to McDaniel, who is down for no gain. 3rd & 8.
12:56: Mordecai throws a completed pass to Kerley, who is down at SMU 28. 4th & 7.
12:09: Bujcevski punts the ball to Hassan, who calls for a fair catch at NAVY 21. 1st & 10.

Navy Midshipmen Possession:
​12:03: Lavatai throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
11:56: Haywood runs the ball for a loss at NAVY 16. 3rd & 15.
11:13: Lavatai runs the ball for no gain. 4th & 15.
10:36: Riethman punts the ball to Daniels, who lost yards at SMU 28. 1st & 10.

SMU Mustangs Possession:
​10:28: Wheaton runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & 10.
9:42: Mordecai throws a completed pass to Goffney, who is down at NAVY 28. 1st & 10.
9:12: Wheaton runs the ball to NAVY 27. 2nd & 9.
8:37: Mordecai throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 9.
8:30: TOUCHDOWN: Tanner Mordecai throws a 27-yard TD pass to Roderick Robinson, Junior. Rogers kicks PAT. NAVY 20, SMU 40

Navy Midshipmen Possession:
​8:28: Hall kicks the ball to Midshipmen Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on NAVY 25. 1st & 10.
8:24: Lavatai throws a completed pass to Umbarger, who is down at NAVY 30. 2nd & 5.
7:56: Lavatai throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 5.
7:47: Lavatai runs the ball to NAVY 36. 1st & 10.
7:06: Lavatai throws a completed pass to Umbarger, who is down at NAVY 44. 2nd & 2.
6:42: Fofana runs the ball to NAVY 45. 3rd & 1.
6:14: Terrell runs the ball to SMU 47. 1st & 10.
6:14: INJURY TIMEOUT: NAVY 20, SMU 40
5:59: Haywood runs the ball to SMU 31. 1st & 10.
5:35: Lavatai runs the ball to SMU 27. 2nd & 6.
5:08: Terrell runs the ball to SMU 17. 1st & 10.
4:40: Lavatai throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
4:34; Fofana runs the ball to SMU 15. 3rd & 8.
4:33: MIDSHIPMEN TIMEOUT #1: NAVY 20, SMU 40
4:27: Kent runs the ball to SMU 8. 4th & 1.
3:52: Rojas runs the ball to SMU 5. 1st & Goal.
3:32: Point runs the ball to SMU 4. 2nd & Goal.
3:10: MUSTANGS TIMEOUT #1: NAVY 20, SMU 40
3:02: Point runs the ball to SMU 3. 3rd & Goal.
2:31: TOUCHDOWN: Logan Point scored on a 3-yard TD run. Davies kicks PAT. NAVY 27, SMU 40

SMU Mustangs Possession:
2:30: Davies onside kicks the ball. Mustangs Ball. Ball on Midfield. 1st & 10.
2:26: Mordecai lost the ball and recovered. 2nd & 15.
2:26: MIDSHIPMEN TIMEOUT #2: NAVY 27, SMU 40
2:15: Mordecai throws a completed pass to Rice, who is down at SMU 43. 3rd & 17.
2:09: Lavine runs the ball to SMU 45. 4th & 15.
1:22: Bujcevski punts the ball to Midshipmen Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on NAVY 20. 1st & 10.

Navy Midshipmen Possession:
1:13: Lavatai throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
1:09: Lavatai runs the ball to NAVY 28. 3rd & 2.
1:04: Lavatai runs the ball to NAVY 35. 1st & 10.
1:01: Lavatai spikes the ball. PENALTY: Intentional Grounding against Midshipmen. Ball on NAVY 36. 2nd & 11.
:57: Lavatai throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 11.
:51: Lavatai throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 11.
:51: MUSTANGS TIMEOUT #2: NAVY 27, SMU 40
:46: Lavatai throws a completed pass to Rojas, who is down at SMU 48. 1st & 10.
:42; Lavatai spikes the ball. 2nd & 10.
:35: Lavatai throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
:28: Lavatai throws a completed pass to Walker, who moves the ball to SMU 18. 1st & 10.
:24: Lavatai spikes the ball. 2nd & 10.
:20: Lavatai throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
:14: Lavatai throws a completed pass to Walker, who is down at SMU 1. 1st & Goal.
:12: Lavatai spikes the ball. 2nd & Goal.
:09: TOUCHDOWN: Lavatai sneaks the ball for a TD. Davies kicks PAT. NAVY 34, SMU 40

SMU Mustangs Possession:
:09: Navy onside kicks the ball. Mustangs recover. 
:08: Mordecai takes the knee. 
:00: The End of Game.

Final:
NAVY 34, SMU 40
NAVY: (2-4, 2-2 American)
SMU: (3-3, 1-1 American)

Final Leaders:
Passing: Mordecai (SMU) 20/27, 336 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing: Lavatai (NAVY) 25 carries, 121 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving: Goffney (SMU) 4 receptions, 116 yards, TD

Final Thoughts:
Last Wednesday Night, SMU got dominated in the 2nd Half. Tonight, they pulled away in the 2nd Half.

For the Midshipmen, they had some turnovers that turned into Mustang Points.

Navy will head back to Maryland, to face Houston. While SMU will host Cincinnati. Both games will be played Next Saturday.

This is Paul Shishkoff, Junior. This has been 'Live-Blogging Shish on College Football'. Thanks for visiting this post.