SMU defeats UC Davis 56-10 in extreme Texas heat

No. 17 SMU defeated UC Davis 56-10 in Dallas on a Saturday marked by extreme weather. Quarterback Kevin Jennings threw for 337 yards and a career-high five touchdowns, though he played only the first half.

Due to temperatures reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit with a heat index of 107, the teams agreed to shorten the game, playing two 12-minute quarters after halftime while SMU held a 42-0 lead. SMU coach Rhett Lashlee noted it was the first time in his career such an option was presented to him.

Key plays for the Mustangs included a 44-yard touchdown run by Yannick Smith and a 52-yard touchdown run by Derrick McFall. SMU moves to a 2-0 record, while UC Davis falls to 2-1.