Rhett Lashlee’s SMU Mustangs suffered a tough loss to Baylor. The 48-45 defeat in double overtime stings especially because SMU looked in control late, but couldn’t close it out. Kevin Jennings showed flashes with 295 passing yards and 3 touchdowns, while Tomarion Harden carried the offense with 115 rushing yards and three scores. But injuries played a significant role. Key players like star linebacker Alexander Kilgore missed time due to an ankle injury. And top receiver Jordan Hudson was sidelined with an elbow injury, leaving the offense a little less dynamic and the defense shorthanded.
As SMU pivots to its Week 3 matchup against Missouri State, injury worries linger. The Mustangs are hoping for Kilgore’s return, but decisions remain day-to-day. Meanwhile, the receiving corps is