How to Watch Stanford vs. SMU: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 19, 2024

Updated Oct. 19, 2024 7:34 p.m. ET

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Star player RJ Maryland and the SMU Mustangs (5-1) play the Stanford Cardinal (2-4) on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET, at Stanford Stadium.

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How to Watch SMU vs. Stanford

When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
Location: Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

SMU's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/24/2024	at Nevada	W 29-24
8/31/2024	vs. Houston Christian	W 59-7
9/6/2024	vs. BYU	L 18-15
9/21/2024	vs. TCU	W 66-42
9/28/2024	vs. Florida State	W 42-16
10/5/2024	at Louisville	W 34-27
10/19/2024	at Stanford	-
10/26/2024	at Duke	-
11/2/2024	vs. Pittsburgh	-
11/16/2024	vs. Boston College	-
11/23/2024	at Virginia	-
11/30/2024	vs. California	-

SMU 2024 Stats & Insights

SMU is totaling 429.7 yards per game on offense this season (44th in the FBS), and are allowing 336.2 yards per game (43rd) on the other side of the ball.
On offense, SMU ranks 73rd in the FBS with 226.7 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 100th in passing yards allowed per contest (240.2).
The Mustangs rank 49th in scoring defense this year (22.3 points allowed per game), but they've been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 13th-best in the FBS with 40.8 points per game.
The Mustangs rank 26th in rushing yards this season (203 rushing yards per game), but they've been shining on defense, ranking 13th-best in the FBS with 96 rushing yards allowed per game.
SMU is averaging a 46.3% third-down conversion rate on offense this year (29th in the FBS), and is giving up a 33.7% third-down conversion rate (37th) on defense.
With 15 forced turnovers (third in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (43rd in the FBS), the Mustangs' +8 turnover margin is the eighth-best in college football.

SMU 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Brashard Smith	RB	558 YDS / 7 TD / 93 YPG / 6.8 YPC 14 REC / 138 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 23 REC YPG
Kevin Jennings	QB	1,014 YDS (66.7%) / 6 TD / 1 INT 262 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 43.7 RUSH YPG
RJ Maryland	TE	22 REC / 304 YDS / 3 TD / 50.7 YPG
Roderick Daniels Jr.	WR	9 REC / 122 YDS / 0 TD / 20.3 YPG
Kobe Wilson	LB	41 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Ahmad Walker	LB	31 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Isaiah Nwokobia	DB	36 TKL / 1 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT
Elijah Roberts	DL	18 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK

Stanford's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2024	vs. TCU	L 34-27
9/7/2024	vs. Cal Poly	W 41-7
9/20/2024	at Syracuse	W 26-24
9/28/2024	at Clemson	L 40-14
10/5/2024	vs. Virginia Tech	L 31-7
10/12/2024	at Notre Dame	L 49-7
10/19/2024	vs. SMU	-
10/26/2024	vs. Wake Forest	-
11/2/2024	at North Carolina State	-
11/16/2024	vs. Louisville	-
11/23/2024	at California	-
11/29/2024	at San Jose State	-

Stanford 2024 Stats & Insights

Stanford's offense has been bottom-25 in total offense this season, posting 314.7 total yards per game, which ranks 18th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 85th with 378.3 total yards allowed per contest.
In terms of passing, this season has been hard for Stanford on both sides of the ball, as it is averaging only 165.8 passing yards per game (11th-worst) and ceding 266.7 passing yards per game (20th-worst).
The Cardinal have been sputtering offensively, ranking 22nd-worst in the FBS with 20.3 points per game. They have been more productive defensively, surrendering 30.8 points per contest (104th-ranked).
The Cardinal are putting up 148.8 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (78th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 111.7 rushing yards per game (32nd-ranked) on defense.
From an offensive standpoint, Stanford is generating a 37.5% third-down conversion rate (92nd-ranked). It ranks 105th in the FBS on defense (43.1% third-down rate allowed).
At -3, the Cardinal sport the 94th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with seven forced turnovers (85th in the FBS) and 10 turnovers committed (88th in the FBS).

Stanford 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Ashton Daniels	QB	707 YDS (59.4%) / 5 TD / 6 INT 294 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 58.8 RUSH YPG
Elic Ayomanor	WR	27 REC / 333 YDS / 3 TD / 55.5 YPG
Justin Lamson	QB	172 YDS (54.1%) / 2 TD / 1 INT 43 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 7.2 RUSH YPG
Ismael Cisse	WR	23 REC / 209 YDS / 2 TD / 34.8 YPG
David Bailey	LB	9 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 SACK
Tevarua Tafiti	LB	15 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Tristan Sinclair	LB	24 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
Collin Wright	DB	15 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD