Overview
- Kevin Jennings threw for 278 yards, with an 80-yard reverse flea-flicker to Matthew Hibner setting up the opening score.
- T.J. Harden rushed for two touchdowns as SMU scored on four of its first five drives to lead 24-0 at halftime.
- Noah Fifita passed for 265 yards and three touchdowns in a late rally before Arizona’s onside kick try in the final minute failed.
- Arizona played without defensive backs Treydan Stukes, Dalton Johnson and Genesis Smith due to NFL draft opt-outs.
- The Mustangs snapped a five-game postseason skid, both teams finished 9-4, and Fifita said he will return next season.