No. 13 SMU Secures ACC Championship Spot with Dominant Win Over Virginia
Kevin Jennings leads the Mustangs to a 33-7 victory, extending their winning streak to eight and setting up a title clash with Miami or Clemson.
- Kevin Jennings threw for a career-high 323 yards, accounted for three touchdowns, and completed 25 of 33 passes in SMU's commanding win over Virginia.
- SMU's defense recorded nine sacks and limited Virginia to just 173 total yards, showcasing a dominant performance on both sides of the ball.
- The victory clinched SMU's spot in the ACC Championship Game in their inaugural season in the conference, with a College Football Playoff berth on the line against Miami or Clemson.
- Special teams contributed significantly, with Roderick Daniels Jr. delivering a 48-yard punt return and Collin Rogers hitting two field goals.
- Virginia, now 5-6, must defeat Virginia Tech next week to achieve bowl eligibility for the first time since 2019.