Knighton's 95-Yard Run Sparks SMU to Victory
SMU's American Athletic Conference Opener
SMU Defeats Charlotte 34-16
SMU football began its American Athletic Conference play with a 34-16 victory against Charlotte on Saturday night at Ford Stadium.
The Mustangs' win came in front of a crowd that included many families, as the game coincided with the university's Family Weekend.
Jaylan Knighton broke the game open with a 95-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, giving SMU a 24-10 lead.
Knighton's Big Play
- The Mustangs' running back took the handoff and burst through the line of scrimmage.
- He then raced down the left sideline, untouched by Charlotte defenders, for the score.
- It was the longest run from scrimmage by an SMU player since Ke'Mon Freeman's 97-yard run against Houston in 2016.
Knighton's touchdown run was a key moment in the game, as it gave SMU a comfortable lead and helped them take control of the tempo.
Other Key Plays
- Tanner Mordecai threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns for SMU.
- Rashee Rice caught six passes for 84 yards and a touchdown.
- Charlotte's quarterback Chris Reynolds threw for 182 yards and two touchdowns, but he was also intercepted twice.
SMU's Defense Shines
The Mustangs' defense played a strong game, holding Charlotte to just 16 points and 281 total yards.
SMU forced two turnovers, both interceptions by safety Isaiah Nwokobia.
Conclusion
The win was a good start to SMU's conference season, and it will give the Mustangs some momentum as they prepare for their next game against Navy on October 7th.
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