Jennings, dominant defense carry No. 25 SMU to AAC title, 26-14 over Tulane
— SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings got hit in his throwing arm and fumbled on the first play of his first career start in a conference championship game on the road.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
SMU Mustangs
26
Tulane Green Wave
14
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | 7 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 26 |
| TULN | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Yulman Stadium · 25,206 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6/26 | vs Virginia Tech Hokies | W 51-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Syracuse Orange | L 27-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs California Golden Bears | W 59-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Virginia Cavaliers | W 23-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Boston College Eagles | W 25-16 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 3:15 26-14
Collin Rogers 45 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:58 23-14
Collin Rogers 32 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:38 20-14
Collin Rogers 32 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:35 17-14
Collin Rogers 48 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:46 14-14
Yulkeith Brown 42 Yd pass from Michael Pratt (Valentino Ambrosio Kick)
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Touchdown 1:32 14-7
Key'Shawn Smith 17 Yd pass from Kevin Jennings (Collin Rogers Kick)
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Touchdown 7:37 7-7
Jaylan Knighton 6 Yd Run (Collin Rogers Kick)
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Touchdown 14:50 0-7
Michael Pratt 1 Yd Run (Valentino Ambrosio Kick)
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SMU
1 play, 9 yards, 0:08 · End of Game
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TULN 0:08
14 plays, 67 yards, 3:07 · Downs
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SMU 3:15
6 plays, 9 yards, 1:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:15 26-14
Collin Rogers 45 Yd Field Goal
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TULN 4:28
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:19 · Interception
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SMU 5:47
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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TULN 8:10
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:48 · Punt
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SMU 8:58
5 plays, 15 yards, 1:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:58 23-14
Collin Rogers 32 Yd Field Goal
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TULN 10:45
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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SMU 12:38
11 plays, 52 yards, 5:52 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:38 20-14
Collin Rogers 32 Yd Field Goal
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TULN 3:30
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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SMU 5:35
7 plays, 41 yards, 3:11 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:35 17-14
Collin Rogers 48 Yd Field Goal
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TULN 8:46
5 plays, 63 yards, 2:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:46 14-14
Yulkeith Brown 42 Yd pass from Michael Pratt (Valentino Ambrosio Kick)
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SMU 11:20
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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TULN 12:33
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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SMU
1 play, 1 yard, 0:16 · End of Half
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TULN 0:16
6 plays, 38 yards, 1:16 · Downs
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SMU 1:32
10 plays, 65 yards, 4:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:32 14-7
Key'Shawn Smith 17 Yd pass from Kevin Jennings (Collin Rogers Kick)
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TULN 5:50
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:59 · Punt
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SMU 7:49
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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TULN 8:46
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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SMU 10:22
7 plays, 29 yards, 3:03 · Interception
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TULN 13:25
5 plays, 12 yards, 2:49 · Punt
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SMU 1:14
10 plays, 49 yards, 4:16 · Interception
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TULN 5:30
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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TULN 7:37
5 plays, 50 yards, 1:37 · Downs Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:37 7-7
Jaylan Knighton 6 Yd Run (Collin Rogers Kick)
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TULN 9:14
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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SMU 11:04
10 plays, 57 yards, 3:46 · Missed FG
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TULN 14:50
1 play, 1 yard, 0:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:50 0-7
Michael Pratt 1 Yd Run (Valentino Ambrosio Kick)
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SMU 14:53
1 play, -10 yards, 0:07 · Fumble
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
SMU
TULN
21
1st Downs
12
6-16
3rd down efficiency
2-15
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-4
396
Total Yards
269
203
Passing
238
19/33
Comp/Att
21/36
6.2
Yards per pass
6.6
193
Rushing
31
45
Rushing Attempts
26
4.3
Yards per rush
1.2
6-50
Penalties
6-51
3
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
34:07
Possession
25:53
Highlights
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— Michael Salgado-Medina kicked a 37-yard field goal with 39 seconds left after No. 24 Arizona recovered an onside pooch kick and the Wildcats pulled out an improbable 29-28 victory over TCU early Saturday.
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Arizona has thrilling comeback late for win over TCU
Arizona has thrilling comeback late for win over TCU
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No. 22 New Mexico wins in first game in AP poll in school history, beating Nevada 31-3
— New Mexico coach Jason Eck admitted the No. 22 Lobos' 31-3 victory over Nevada and coach Jeff Choate felt extra sweet.