SMU bowl eligible after impressive win against USF
SMU defeated The University of South Florida 41-23 Saturday in Tampa.
SMU defeated The University of South Florida 41-23 Saturday in Tampa.
Athletes have had to contend with the challenges COVID-19.
The Mustangs claim their first victory under head coach Rob Lanier in Dallas Monday.
Quarterback Tanner Mordecai tied the record for most touchdowns by an SMU player with nine touchdowns against Houston in Dallas on Saturday.
Goals from Knut Ahlander and Fredrick Skilberg propelled SMU to a vital win on Senior Night.
The first road win for the Mustangs in the series since 2009 saw Preston Stone start at quarterback for the first time in his career but ended with South Oak Cliff quarterback Kevin Jennings.
See photos from SMU’s Saturday conference game against Cincinnati
SMU lost 29 -27 to Cincinnatti on Saturday in their second conference loss at the Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
Tanner Mordecai threw for 336 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Mustangs to their first conference win.
Knut Ahlander’s penalty kick goal was the deciding factor of the game as the Mustangs sit at the top of the AAC.