With the loss to BYU, SMU hasn’t beaten a power conference opponent at home since 2010.
SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings talks with head coach Rhett Lashlee during the first half of an NCAA football game against BYU at Ford Stadium on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Dallas.The Mustangs went down to the wire with BYU but ultimately suffered their first loss of the season, 18-15, after BYU scored a late field goal, and the Mustangs couldn’t answer with 1:58 remaining.
The Mustangs alternated between Stone and Kevin Jennings early in the game, giving each quarterback two drives and then a third each before Jennings stayed in the game. It was a shift fromJennings was more effective Friday night, as the RPO forced BYU to lay back in ways it didn’t have to against Stone. The sophomore from South Oak Cliff led 10 drives for the Mustangs, and finished 15-for-32 for 140 yards and an interception while rushing for an additional 38 yards.
And, the defense made some critical big plays. Defensive lineman Elijah Roberts made a statement play for the first time this season, forcing Retzlaff to fumble and recovering it in the first quarter. In the fourth quarter after BYU regained the lead, SMU was unable to score and handed the ball back to BYU, but Jared Harrison-Hunte picked off Retzlaff and nearly scored.The Mustang defense has shown its ability to make plays and has built some important confidence as the competition continues to ramp up.SMU place kicker Collin Rogers kicks a field goal during the first half of an NCAA football game against BYU at Ford Stadium on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Dallas.
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