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Kevin Jennings throws for 350 yards and 4 TDs as SMU beats Virginia Tech 51-28
Jennings completed 24 of 32 passes and SMU totaled a season-high 569 yards in its push toward the ACC title game.
On Friday, SMU defeated Virginia Tech 51-28 in Dallas, with quarterback Kevin Jennings throwing for 350 yards and four touchdowns to keep the Mustangs in College Football Playoff contention.
Coming off a 30-27 loss at Syracuse, the Mustangs scored on eight consecutive drives, demonstrating offensive resilience and setting the tone for dominance at home.
SMU recorded a season-high 569 total yards offensively, while edge rusher Marques White contributed two of four team sacks and Yamir Knight added six catches for 103 yards.
The victory strengthens SMU's push for the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game, while Virginia Tech fell to 6-3 overall despite running back Jeffrey Overton's 123 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
SMU will play its home finale against Wake Forest on Nov. 14, while Virginia Tech hosts Stanford the same date as both teams conclude their regular seasons.