SMU Cracks AP Top 25 As Mustangs Fight For College Football Playoff.
SMU · Virginia TechSMU football is back in the national rankings, and the Mustangs have a legitimate opportunity to turn a promising November into something considerably bigger. MORE: SMU Defense Dominates Virginia Tech As Mustangs Roll To 51-28 Win
But the Mustangs aren't satisfied with simply being ranked. Quarterback Kevin Jennings threw for 350 yards, helping SMU pile up 569 yards of total offense and seven touchdowns.
Wide receiver Yamir Knight finished with 103 receiving yards, while running back Christian Rhodes contributed 92 rushing yards. The performance reinforced something ACC opponents already understand.
The Mustangs built a 23-14 halftime lead before outscoring Virginia Tech 14-0 in the third quarter, effectively taking control of the game. However, SMU's return to the rankings doesn't guarantee a place in the College Football Playoff.
KEY POINTS
- SMU Cracks AP Top 25 As Mustangs Fight For College Football Playoff.
- SMU returns to the AP Top 25 at No. 25 after crushing Virginia Tech 51-28, keeping the Mustangs in the ACC title race and their playoff hopes alive.
- Following Friday night's 51-28 demolition of Virginia Tech, SMU entered Sunday's AP Top 25 at No. 25, putting head coach Rhett Lashlee's team back in the national spotlight as the College Football Playoff race intensifies.
- SMU improved to 7-2 overall and 5-2 in conference play with its victory over the Hokies, a game that demonstrated just how explosive the Mustangs can be when their offense is clicking.