SMU’s Defense Turned Three Empty Drives Into a Dallas Rout
California led at halftime, then managed 50 yards and no points after SMU’s defense opened the second half with three straight punts.
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California led at halftime, then managed 50 yards and no points after SMU’s defense opened the second half with three straight punts.
West Texas A&M visits Saturday at 1 p.m., with the Comets’ seniors recognized before kickoff.
The Comets lost in three sets Tuesday in Richardson after winning both matches of their previous home weekend.
Jaden Craig threw for 294 yards and two touchdowns as visiting TCU held off a resilient Baylor defense to win 17-6 at McLane Stadium on Saturday.
Texas A&M secured a 41-0 victory over The Citadel, with Jamarion Morrow rushing for three touchdowns and Aaron Gregory catching two.
The Comets won their third straight volleyball match, while the women’s soccer team held No. 18 TWU scoreless and the men won 5–0.
SMU recorded one sack in its 23-13 victory over Virginia. It recovered one dangerous fumble, forced field goals and closed the final drive before the Cavaliers could reach midfield.
The Comets survived set points in the third and fourth sets to earn a 3–1 road win Saturday.
Patrick Overmyer caught four touchdown passes from Conner Weigman, and Houston defeated Kansas State 35-16 Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Jamal Roberts rushed for 222 yards and two touchdowns as Missouri defeated Texas A&M 27-6 Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers improved to 5-1, while the Aggies fell to 3-3.
Tate Sandell kicked a 47-yard field goal on the final scoring play as Oklahoma defeated Texas 27-24 Saturday at the Cotton Bowl.
The Comets beat Lubbock Christian 2–0 Wednesday and return to Richardson for a Saturday meeting with No. 2 Midwestern State.
Neal Brown’s Tuesday invitation arrives as Texas-Oklahoma fills Dallas, but North Texas must make its rare quarterback-running back production and emerging depth survive Charlotte’s pressure.
Visiting Baylor overwhelmed home Arizona State in Tempe, with DJ Lagway throwing for 306 yards and four touchdowns in a 55-19 victory.
Texas A&M improved to 3-2 with a decisive 34-7 victory over Arkansas in College Station. KJ Edwards led the Aggies with two rushing touchdowns.
Conner Weigman threw for 239 yards and rushed for three touchdowns as No. 20 Houston overcame a 10-point deficit to defeat visiting UCF 27-17 at TDECU Stadium on Saturday.
Texas Tech remains undefeated after a dominant 29-7 road win at Folsom Field. The Red Raiders capitalized on four interceptions to shut down the Buffaloes, securing their fifth straight victory.
Bear Bachmeier rushed for two touchdowns as the unbeaten BYU Cougars defeated the TCU Horned Frogs 17-10 on Saturday. The visitors extended their winning streak to four games.
Boston College’s late touchdown reopened the arithmetic, but SMU’s recovery, Jalen Cooper’s third-and-11 conversion and two kneels ended the threat in Dallas.
Baylor University and Boston University are working toward a possible settlement in a federal dispute over an interlocking “BU” logo.
Texas A&M has released its Week 5 depth chart before hosting Arkansas at Kyle Field.