Tanner Mordecai
SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) scrambles past Tulsa linebacker Justin Wright (30) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Dallas. (Steve Nurenberg/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
SMU, Virginia meet in first Fenway Park D-1 bowl game

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 06:55 PM EST

SMU wide receiver Jordan Kerley (0) is brought down immediately by Tulsa cornerback Tyree Carlisle (12) after making a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Dallas. (Steve Nurenberg/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Tulsa at SMU 11/26/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 03:39 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs for a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
SMU at Cincinnati 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 05:15 PM EST

Cincinnati's Ahmad Gardner (1) takes a selfie as he celebrates with fans after Cincinnati defeated Notre Dame, 24-13, in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 3 Cincinnati looks to bolster playoff hopes against SMU

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 07:22 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) celebrates with teammates after his 13-yard touchdown run against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
No. 3 Cincinnati will try to keep the heat on against SMU

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 18, 2021 03:10 AM EST

FILE - SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai throws a pass against Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. Mordecai has already set a single-season SMU record with 37 touchdown passes after finally getting his opportunity to be a starting quarterback, which is no surprise to his former teammate at Oklahoma that he recruited to join him on the Hilltop. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
From Sooner to SMU, Mordecai starts with record 37 TD passes

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 17, 2021 05:37 PM EST

Memphis wide receiver Calvin Austin III, top, breaks the hold of SMU linebacker Shaine Hailey in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
SMU at Memphis 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 12:47 PM EDT

Memphis quarterback Peter Parrish, left, scrambles for yardage in front of Central Florida defensive lineman Big Kat Bryant (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
No. 23 SMU visits Memphis eager to bounce back off 1st loss

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 05:46 PM EDT

Memphis quarterback Peter Parrish (1) is sacked by Central Florida defensive lineman Big Kat Bryant (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
No. 23 SMU visits Memphis, aims to bounce back from 1st loss

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 04, 2021 11:59 AM EDT

SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Houston Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
SMU at Houston 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 08:59 PM EDT

SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) and tight end Grant Calcaterra (88) jog onto the field during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tulane in Dallas, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
No. 19 SMU looks to improve to 8-0 in visit to Houston

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 04:13 PM EDT

SMU coach Sonny Dykes, center, encourages player during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tulane in Dallas, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
No. 19 SMU visits Houston, looking to improve to 8-0

By Jeremy Rakes Oct. 28, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

SMU offensive coordinator Garrett Riley greets some of the players before the team's NCAA college football game against Tulane in Dallas, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Tulane at SMU 10/21/2021

Oct. 21, 2021 07:21 PM EDT

SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai throws a pass against Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 21 SMU tries to get to 7-0 in primetime game vs Tulane

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2021 05:07 PM EDT

Tulane tight end Tyrick James (80) outruns Houston linebacker Deontay Anderson (2) for a long gain in the first half during an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. (A.J. Sisco/The Advocate via AP)
No. 21 SMU takes undefeated record into Tulane matchup

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 20, 2021 01:36 PM EDT

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley talks to quarterback Spencer Rattler before sending Rattler in for a two-point conversion during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Oklahoma QB Rattler benched vs. Texas again; future unclear

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 09, 2021 07:34 PM EDT

Navy fullback Chance Warren, center, scores a touchdown run as SMU linebacker Keke Burns, left, and cornerback Brandon Crossley try to stop him during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
SMU at Navy 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 04:31 PM EDT

Navy fullback Isaac Ruoss, center, runs with the ball as UCF linebacker Eriq Gilyard (10) and linebacker Bryson Armstrong (30) try to bring him down during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. Navy won 34-30. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 24 SMU tries to stay unbeaten against improving Navy

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 02:36 PM EDT

Penn State returner Jahan Dotson (5) breaks away from Indiana's Jonathan Haynes (17) on a punt return during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Penn State defeated Indiana 24-0. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Big Ten powers surge into October

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 04, 2021 03:14 AM EDT

Texas running back Roschon Johnson (2) celebrates his touchdown run against Texas Tech with Jake Majors (65) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Texas Tech at Texas 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 01:59 PM EDT