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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

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...

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. 21 SMU, Navy hope to stay alive for AAC West title

Nov. 22, 2019 03:10 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

East Carolina's Ja'Quan McMillian (21) breaks up a pass to Cincinnati's Trent Cloud, top, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
No. 23 SMU has to avoid hangover against ECU after 1st loss

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 08, 2019 02:41 AM EST

East Carolina head coach Mike Houston watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
No. 23 SMU looks to bounce back against East Carolina

Nov. 07, 2019 03:48 PM EST

Memphis coach Mike Norvell celebrates along with players on the sideline late in the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. Memphis won 54-48. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
White throws for 350, No. 24 Memphis beats No. 15 SMU 54-48

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 02, 2019 11:42 PM EDT

Members of the Notre Dame football team sing at the end of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 21-20. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 16 Notre Dame rallies to beat Virginia Tech 21-20

By The Associated Press Nov. 02, 2019 05:12 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 quarterback Shane Buechele (7) hands the ball off to running back Xavier Jones (5) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Temple in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
No. 16 SMU looks to stay undefeated at Houston

By The Associated Press Oct. 23, 2019 02:29 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

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, SMU head coach Sonny Dykes waits with his team before playing TCU in an NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Shane Buechele is the starting quarterback for an undefeated Top 25 team, like so many people envisioned when he started 12 games as a true freshman for Texas. Except Buechele is now close to home after going to No. 19 SMU as a graduate transfer. Dykes is in a similar situation, back home in Texas as a head coach. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
No. 19 SMU undefeated with Buechele and others who came home

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 15, 2019 06:22 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

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor runs past Kent State safety Elvis Hines during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 05, 2019 10:41 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