Prediction for SMU's game against BYU Friday.
SMU quarterback Preston Stone celebrates with wide receiver Jake Bailey after they connected on a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA football game against Houston Christian at Ford Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Dallas.A short week will end with a clash under the Friday night lights at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, as the Mustangs have the chance to start 3-0 for the first time since 2021.Sports Roundupfor the first time since they were in the Southwest Conference in the 1990s.
The Mustangs haven’t fared well in recent years when power-conference teams come to their house, so they’re looking to snap that trend and start the most difficult stretch of their season on the right note.SMU has shown its ability to thrive in both the pass game and the run game over its first two performances of the season.
It will also look to Smith for another big game, as running backs Jaylan Knighton and LJ Johnson have been battling injuries.led by quarterback Jake Retzlaff, who threw for a career-high 348 yards and three touchdowns in his season opener. That included a 57-yard touchdown pass to Jojo Phillips.
The Mustangs may start to feel some growing pains of the jump to a power conference when facing a team with a year more of experience, but that shouldn’t prevent them from prevailing as favorites against BYU.While it won’t be as easy as the first two weeks, SMU’s depth and versatility should prove to be significant advantages. It could allow for a new player to join Maryland and Smith by having a breakout game.
SMU’s defense is its strength. While BYU was able to dominate Southern Illinois with its explosive pass game, the Mustangs should be able to better control the Cougars at home., Dallas Stars and college sports reporter. Lia Assimakopoulos covers the Dallas Stars, SMU and college sports for The Dallas Morning News. She joined The News in June 2022 as a high school sports reporter and previously contributed to Sports Illustrated, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and NBC Sports.
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