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Wake Forest Ends SMU’s 20-Game Conference Win Streak With Last-Second 50-Yard Kick

The finish highlighted a recurring last‑kick vulnerability for SMU entering next week’s home date with No. 9 Miami.

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 18: Kevin Jennings #7 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs passes the ball against the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images)
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SMU Mustangs wide receiver Jordan Hudson (2) and quarterback Kevin Jennings (7) celebrate a touchdown against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
01/16/2025

Overview

  • Connor Calvert converted from 50 yards as time expired to seal Wake Forest’s 13-12 victory in Winston-Salem.
  • The loss snapped SMU’s nation-leading run of 20 straight regular-season conference wins spanning the AAC and ACC.
  • SMU’s offense managed 246 total yards with nine punts and three turnovers as drives repeatedly stalled.
  • The game swung on miscues, featuring eight total turnovers, two missed field goals, a blocked extra point, and 17 punts.
  • The outcome echoed last December’s ACC title game, when Clemson beat SMU on a 56-yard buzzer-beater, and SMU disputed Saturday’s ruling by staying on the field to seek a review.