Buechele, Jones lead No. 16 SMU past Houston, 34-31

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)

Houston defensive lineman Logan Hall (92) reaches out to get SMU quarterback Shane Buechele, right, for a sack during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

SMU wide receiver James Proche (3) turns into the end zone to score on a reception in front of Houston safety Gervarrius Owens (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

SMU wide receiver James Proche (3) is picked up by offensive lineman Cobe Bryant (57) after Proche's touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

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)

SMU wide receiver Rashee Rice (11) has his face mask grabbed on the tackle attempt by Houston safety Deontay Anderson behind defensive lineman Derek Parish, front right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

SMU tight end Kylen Granson (83) is tackled by Houston safety Gervarrius Owens, top, and safety Amaud Willis-Dalton, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)