Jennings has best game of career as SMU holds on to beat No. 22 Louisville 34-27
SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings (7) runs away from the Louisville defense to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Timothy D. Easley]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kevin Jennings passed and rushed for career highs, Isaiah Nwokobia intercepted an end-zone pass with 2:23 left to seal it, and SMU overcame blowing a double-digit lead to beat No. 22 Louisville 34-27. The Mustangs rang up another significant win as an ACC newcomer, but only after its 24-13 halftime lead dissolved into a 27-all tie entering the fourth quarter. LJ Johnson scored a touchdown with 6:39 remaining to take the lead and Nwokobia intercepted Tyler Shough to end Louisville’s chances. Jennings threw for 281 yards and rushed for 113 yards.
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Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough (9) attempts a pass away from the pressure of SMU defensive end Jahfari Harvey (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
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