{
  "id": 18676461,
  "title": "SMU delivers most complete performance of season in 51-28 rout of Virginia Tech",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/smu-delivers-most-complete-performance-of-season-in-51-28-rout-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T08:54:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/smu-delivers-most-complete-performance-085439636.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dallas, Texas - November 6, 2026 - The SMU Mustangs delivered their most complete performance of the season in a 51-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. This marked the teams' first meeting since 1974, as both sides entered the game with 6-2 records. Head coach Rhett Lashlee emphasized how the Mustangs' ability to respond to adversity defined their success. SMU's offense was unstoppable, scoring on all five of their first half possessions and building a 23-14 halftime lead, the highest of the season against FBS competition. The team's defense also stepped up, creating pivotal moments including a game-changing strip-sack by Marques White and a turnover on downs by Brandon Miyazono. Freshman running back Christian Rhodes then added another game-defining play with a 59-yard touchdown run. Quarterback Kevin Jennings was stellar, completing 24-of-32 passes for 350 yards and four touchdowns. The Mustangs scored on each of their first eight offensive possessions to maintain control of the game. Head coach Lashlee praised his quarterback, saying, \"I've run out of ways to tell everybody that he's literally one of the best quarterbacks in America.\" Despite a few early struggles, SMU's defense and powerful offense combined to secure a dominant win over Virginia Tech.",
  "summary": "Jennings throws for 350 yards and 4 TD, as SMU’s offense scores on its first eight drives.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}