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Former Florida State coach Willie Taggart introduced as Florida Atlantic University's, new football head coach during press conference Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Boca Raton, Fla. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
No Kiffin, no problem: FAU rolls past SMU 52-28 in Boca Bowl

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 21, 2019 07:24 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Florida Atlantic tight end Harrison Bryant plays against Ohio State during an NCAA football, in Columbus, Ohio. Bryant was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
After-Kiffin era starts for FAU against SMU in Boca Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 11:05 AM EST

SMU cornerback Justin Guy-Robinson (29), place kicker Kevin Miles (93) and safety Brice Madison (34) celebrate with fans after a 37-20 victory over Tulane in an NCAA football game at Ford Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Dallas. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Charlotte 49ers at Tulane Green Wave 11/29/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 05:04 PM EST

Buechele, Jones lead SMU over Tulane 37-20

Nov. 30, 2019 07:29 PM EST
DALLAS (AP) — Shane Buechele passed for three touchdowns, Xavier Jones ran for two scores, and SMU closed the regular season with a 37-20 win over Tulane on...

Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry (10) looks to throw during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 52-20. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 21 SMU travels to Navy in pivotal AAC-West matchup

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 06:01 PM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs as Alabama defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis (48) chases him in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa , Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2019 08:40 PM EST

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) dives over Alabama's Raekwon Davis (99) and Markail Benton (36) to score a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 1 LSU holds off No. 2 Alabama 46-41

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2019 05:23 PM EST

SMU wide receiver James Proche, left, catches a touchdown pass while East Carolina cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (21) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
No. 23 SMU bounces back by outscoring East Carolina 59-51

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 09, 2019 03:54 PM EST

Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell (19) carries for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 24 Memphis ready for prime-time showdown with No. 15 SMU

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 01, 2019 10:20 AM EDT

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele (7) passes the ball against Houston during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
No. 15 SMU looks to stay undefeated against No. 24 Memphis

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2019 02:50 PM EDT

Houston safety Garrison Vaughn, left, and SMU running back Ke'Mon Freeman (2) collide on the tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Buechele, Jones lead No. 16 SMU past Houston, 34-31

Oct. 24, 2019 11:32 PM EDT

SMU running back Xavier Jones runs with the ball during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Temple in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Buechele sets career marks as unbeaten SMU tops Temple 45-21

Oct. 19, 2019 07:12 PM EDT

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele (7) hands the ball to running back Xavier Jones, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Dallas, Texas. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
No. 19 SMU back after needed open date to take on Temple

Oct. 18, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele (7) hands the ball to running back Xavier Jones, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Dallas, Texas. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
No. 19 SMU going for 1st 7-0 start since '82 against Temple

By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2019 03:20 PM EDT

SMU head coach Sonny Dykes, right, talks with referee Edwin Lee, left, before an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Dallas, Texas. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Pony Up! SMU moves up 3 spots to No. 21 after big comeback

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 06, 2019 06:30 PM EDT

SMU coach Sonny Dykes walks off the field after the team's NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Dallas. SMU won 43-37 in three overtimes. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
No. 24 SMU rallies for 3-OT win in 1st ranked game since '86

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 05, 2019 11:50 PM EDT

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes under pressure from Utah State defensive end Tipa Galeai (10) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 10 Florida beats No. 7 Auburn 24-13 at Swamp

By The Associated Press Oct. 05, 2019 05:16 PM EDT

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele (7) throws against TCU during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
SMU transfers into Top 25 for 1st ranked game since 1986

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 04, 2019 02:37 AM EDT

Tulsa defenders take down Wyoming's Titus Swen during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (Stephen Pingry/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 24 SMU has 1st ranked game at home in 33 years

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2019 03:23 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) scores a touchdown next to Nebraska linebacker Mohamed Barry (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Field closes in on Tide and Tigers

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 30, 2019 02:46 AM EDT