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September 28, 2024: The SMU Mustangs play their first Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) game against the Florida State Seminoles at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Photo by Vladimir Cherry.
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Florida St. FSU 1-4 , 1-3
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Winner SMU SMU 4-1 , 1-0
Florida St. FSU
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Final
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SMU SMU
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Winner
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
FSU Florida St. 7 2 7 0 16
SMU SMU 7 7 14 14 42

Game Recap: Football |

Hello ACC! SMU Defeats Florida State 42-16 In Conference Opening Win

Jennings Throws 3 TDs, B. Smith Rushes For 129 In School's First ACC Victory

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DALLAS (AP) -- Kevin Jennings passed for three touchdowns and Kobe Wilson returned one of three SMU interceptions 82 yards for a score as the Mustangs beat Florida State 42-16 on Saturday night before a sellout crowd in their ACC debut.

Jennings threw TD passes of 11 and 15 yards to RJ Maryland and a flea-flicker score of 42 yards to Jordan Hudson.

Jennings was 16-for-23 passing for 254 yards.

Wilson made the interception between the hash marks, raced to the right sideline, and broke a tackle and hurdled a teammate while escorted to the end zone.

Brashard Smith and Roderick Daniels Jr. scored rushing touchdowns for the Mustangs (4-1, 1-0) from 13 and 2 yards, respectively. Daniels' score ended a drive that was continued when FSU's Omarion Cooper was called for a facemask penalty on the Mustangs' punt from their 26-yard line.

DJ Uiagalelei was 12-for-30 passing for 222 yards, three interceptions, and TD passes of 9 yards to Kentron Poitier and 20 yards to Landen Thomas for Florida State (1-4, 1-3). Uiagalelei was replaced by Brock Glenn in the final minutes.

The Seminoles also scored on a safety in the half's closing seconds when, forcing a punt from SMU's 9, long snapper Will Benton IV sailed the ball over the head of Isaac Pearson and beyond the end zone.

Florida State continues to struggle on the ground. The Seminoles went into play averaging 67.75 rushing yards per game, the fourth fewest among FBS teams. They gained 75 on 26 attempts, averaging 2.9 yards per carry, and were led by Lawrence Toafili with 67 yards.

SMU leads FBS with five non-offensive touchdowns this season – two interception returns, two fumble returns and one punt return.

Up next for SMU is the first of three consecutive ACC road games against Louisville on Oct. 5.
 


SMU Postgame Notes – September 28, 2024
  • SMU's First ACC Game
  • [rv/rv] SMU 42, Florida State 16
  • SMU (4-1, 1-0 ACC), FSU (1-4, 1-3 ACC)
  • Gerald J. Ford Stadium – Dallas, Texas
 
NEXT GAME
  • At [15/17] Louisville – Saturday, October 5 – 12pm ET/11am CT – L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium – Louisville, Kentucky
  • TV: ESPN or ESPN2
  • Radio: KTCK 96.7 FM/1310 AM | SMU Mobile App/Varsity Network
 
COIN TOSS & CELEBRITY OF THE GAME
  • The coin toss was done by the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush.
  • The coin used was a commemorative coin for SMU's first ACC game.
  • The celebrity of the game was NFL & SMU Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson
 
ATTENDANCE
  • Today's sellout attendance of 34,879 ranks 4th in a game at Ford Stadium.
    • FORD STADIUM ATTENDANCE
      • 1. Army, 12-30-2010: 36,742
      • 2. TCU, 9-24-2022: 35,569
      • 3. TCU, 9-24-2010: 35,481
      • 4. Florida State, 9-28-2024: 34,879
      • 5. Texas A&M, 9-20-2014: 34,820
      • 6. Texas Tech, 8-30-2013: 34,790
      • 7. Stephen F Austin, 9-5-2009: 34,749
      • 8. Texas Tech, 9-4-2004: 34,689
      • 9. TCU, 9-21-2024: 33,168
      • 10. Kansas, 9-2-2000: 32,267
 
TEAM NOTES 
  • Captains: Jahfari Harvey (#6, DE, Sr.), Key'Shawn Smith (#9, WR, Sr.), Preston Stone (#2, QB, Jr.), Kobe Wilson (#24, LB, Sr.)
  • SMU is 4-1
    • SMU is 22-10 under Rhett Lashlee
    • SMU is 13-2 in last 15 games
    • SMU is 11-1 in last 12 home games
  • SMU is 20-1 under Rhett Lashlee when scoring at least 30 points
    • Stat Comparisons
    • Total Yards: SMU 458, FSU 297
    • Rushing Yards: SMU 204, FSU 75
    • 3rd-down conversions: SMU 8-15, FSU 3-12
    • Completion percentage: SMU 70% 16-23, FSU 35% 12-34
    • 1st downs: SMU 23, FSU 13
  • SMU had 3 takeaways (3 interceptions)
    • 14 takeaways in the past 4 games – At least 3 takeaways in 4 straight games
    • Interceptions: Jonathan McGill (6th of career), Ahmad Walker, Kobe Wilson (82-yard return for TD)
    • Forced Fumble: Ahmad Walker, Kobe Wilson
    • Fumble recovery:
    • SMU has 4 defensive TDs this season (2 interception returns, 2 fumble returns)
    • SMU LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURNS
      • 1. Reggie Phillips at Louisville, 1984: 100t
      • 1. Putt Choate vs. Tulane, 1977: 100t
      • 1. Charles Jackson vs. Rice, 1957: 100t
      • 4. Tirey Wilemon vs. Navy, 1959: 95t
      • 4. Hubert Walling vs. Okla. A&M, 1922: 95t
      • 6. Allen Rowsom vs. LSU, 1922: 90t
      • 7. Jordan Wyatt vs. SFA, 9/2/2017: 85t
      • 8. Hayden Greenbauer vs. Fresno State, 2012: 83t
      • 9. Kobe Wilson, vs Florida State 9/28/24: 82t
    • SMU LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURNS
      • 1. Reggie Phillips at Louisville, 1984: 100t
      • 1. Putt Choate vs. Tulane, 1977: 100t
      • 1. Charles Jackson vs. Rice, 1957: 100t
      • 4. Tirey Wilemon vs. Navy, 1959: 95t
      • 4. Hubert Walling vs. Okla. A&M, 1922: 95t
      • 6. Allen Rowsom vs. LSU, 1922: 90t
      • 7. Jordan Wyatt vs. SFA, 9/2/2017: 85t
      • 8. Hayden Greenbauer vs. Fresno State, 2012: 83t
      • 9. Kobe Wilson, vs Florida State 9/28/24: 82t
  • SMU had a season-high 14 QB hurries and 1 sack
  • SMU stopped Florida State on 4th and goal from the 2 with 1:19 left in the 2nd Qtr.
  • Brashard Smith (#1, RB, Sr.) – Jet Award Watch List
    • 179 all-purpose yards (17-129 rushing w/ a TD, 3-50 receiving)
    • 3rd 100-yard rushing game this season
    • 5th straight game with 100+ all-purpose yards
    • 756 all-purpose yards this season (151.2 per game)
  • Kevin Jennings was 16-23 passing with career highs of 254 passing yards and 3 passing TDs
  • RJ Maryland had 2 TD receptions
    • SMU CAREER RECORD for TDs by a Tight End with 16 (was 14 by Kylen Granson 2019-20)
    • First with multiple TD receptions since Moochie Dixion (2) vs. Navy 11/25/23
  • SMU Highlights and Head Coach Rhett Lashlee postgame radio | SMU Radio Network on KTCK "The Ticket" 96.7 FM, 1310 AM (Rich Phillips & Scott Garner)
  • ACCN Highlights
  • SMU had 7 receivers catch a pass
    • SMU has had at least 7 different receivers catch a pass in 22 straight games 
 
SMU INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
  • RJ Maryland (#82, TE, Jr.) – Mackey Award Watch List, Dave Campbell's Texas Football Best Tight End
    • 3-30 receiving with 2 TDs (3rd career 2-TD game)
    • SMU CAREER RECORD for TDs by a Tight End with 16 (was 14 by Kylen Granson 2019-20)
    • 78 career receptions ties for 2nd at SMU among tight ends
    • Now has 1,035 career receiving yards, 3rd at SMU among tight ends
    • SMU CAREER RECEPTIONS - TIGHT ENDS
      • 1. John Hampton, 2000-02: 114
      • 2. Kylen Granson, 2019-20: 78
      • 2. RJ Maryland, 2022-: 78
    • SMU CAREER RECEIVING YARDS - TIGHT ENDS
      • 1. John Hampton, 2000-02: 1485
      • 2. Kylen Granson, 2019-20: 1257
      • 3. RJ Maryland, 2022-: 1035
  • Collin Rogers (#41, K, Jr.)
    • 6-6 on PATs
      • Extends SMU CAREER PAT RECORD to 142
    • SMU CAREER POINTS
      • 1. Doak Walker, 1945, 47-49: 288
      • 1. Eric Dickerson, 1979-82: 288
      • 1. Xavier Jones, 2015-19: 288
      • 4. Collin Rogers, 2022-: 283
      • 5. Zach Line, 2009-12: 282
  
ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUAL NOTES
  • Jake Bailey (#12, WR, Gr.)
    • 2-65 receiving
    • Season-long 39-yard reception
  • Roderick Daniels Jr. (#13, WR, Sr.)
    • 15-53 rushing with a TD (2nd career rushing TD)
    • Also 2-20 receiving
  • Jordan Hudson (#8, WR, Jr.)
    • 3-58 receiving with a TD (3 TDs this season)
    • 42-yard TD is 2nd-longest TD for Hudson at SMU (67 yards vs La. Tech in 2023)
  • Kevin Jennings (#7, QB, So.)
  • Jonathan McGill (#2, S, Gr.) – Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Nominee, Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
    • Had an interception (6th of career)
    • 4 tackles
  • Isaiah Nwokobia (#23, S, Jr.)
    • Co-team-high 7 tackles with a half-sack
  • Justin Osborne (#51, OL, Gr.) – Outland Trophy Watch List, Remington Trophy Watch List
    • Has played 50 games at SMU with 47 starts
  • Logan Parr (#71, OL, Gr.) – Lombardi Award Watch List
    • 17 consecutive starts
  • Elijah Roberts (#5, DE, Sr.) - Bednarik Award Watch List
    • 6 tackles with a career-high 6 QB hurries
  • Brashard Smith (#1, RB, Sr.) – Jet Award Watch List
    • 179 all-purpose yards (17-129 rushing w/ a TD, 3-50 receiving)
    • 3rd 100-yard rushing game this season
    • 5th straight game with 100+ all-purpose yards
    • 756 all-purpose yards this season (151.2 per game)
  • Ahmad Walker (#34, LB, Sr.)
    • Had an interception (2nd of his career)
    • Also had 2 tackles and a QB hurry
  • Kobe Wilson (#24, LB, Gr.)
    • Co-team-high 7 tackles with 2 QB hurries
    • 82-yard interception return for a TD (9th longest in SMU history)
 
 
 
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