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Cincinnati defensive lineman Curtis Brooks yells after sacking SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Ridder does everything for No. 3 Cincinnati in rout of SMU

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 20, 2021 07:09 PM EST

Memphis head coach Ryan Silverfield hugs running back Rodrigues Clark (2) after Memphis upset SMU in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Memphis holds off late rally from No. 23 SMU for 28-25 win

By Clay Bailey Nov. 06, 2021 03:50 PM EDT

Memphis wide receiver Calvin Austin III, top, breaks the hold of SMU linebacker Shaine Hailey in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

SMU at Memphis 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 12:47 PM EDT

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) runs the ball against SMU during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jones returns kickoff 100 yards to lift Houston past SMU

Oct. 30, 2021 11:03 PM EDT

SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Houston Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

SMU at Houston 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 08:59 PM EDT

SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) and tight end Grant Calcaterra (88) jog onto the field during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tulane in Dallas, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

No. 19 SMU looks to improve to 8-0 in visit to Houston

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 04:13 PM EDT

SMU running back Tre Siggers (4) celebrates with quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) after Mordecai scored a rushing touchdown against Tulane during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Dallas, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Mordecai throws 3 more TDs, No. 21 SMU beats Tulane 55-26

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 21, 2021 11:02 PM EDT

SMU offensive coordinator Garrett Riley greets some of the players before the team's NCAA college football game against Tulane in Dallas, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Tulane at SMU 10/21/2021

Oct. 21, 2021 07:21 PM EDT

SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai throws a pass against Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

No. 21 SMU tries to get to 7-0 in primetime game vs Tulane

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2021 05:07 PM EDT

Tulane tight end Tyrick James (80) outruns Houston linebacker Deontay Anderson (2) for a long gain in the first half during an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. (A.J. Sisco/The Advocate via AP)

No. 21 SMU takes undefeated record into Tulane matchup

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 20, 2021 01:36 PM EDT

Mordecai's 4 TD passes lead SMU past South Florida, 41-17

Oct. 02, 2021 08:59 PM EDT
DALLAS (AP) — Tanner Mordecai threw two of his four touchdown passes in the first quarter as undefeated SMU jumped to a 16-0 lead in the first half and rolled...

SMU linebacker Trevor Denbow (16) is called for pass interference against TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) during the first half of an NCAA football game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

SMU tops TCU 42-34 in 100th meeting of Dallas-area rivals

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 25, 2021 03:37 PM EDT

Mordecai tosses 4 TDs, SMU cruises past North Texas 35-12

Sep. 11, 2021 11:32 PM EDT
DALLAS (AP) — Tanner Mordecai passed for 312 yards and four touchdowns and SMU dominated the second half for a 35-12 victory over North Texas in nonconference...