SMU running back T.J. Harden rushed for a pair of touchdowns and the Mustangs rallied for four unanswered touchdowns after a mistake-filled start in a 28-10 victory over the Missouri State Bears on Saturday afternoon in Springfield, Mo.
After a 48-45 double-overtime home loss to Baylor last week, SMU (2-1) was looking to get back on track with a tune-up as a 28 1/2-point favorite over the Bears (1-2), who were playing their first FBS game as a Conference USA member.
Harden rushed 15 times for 96 yards and the go-ahead score in the second quarter.
SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings completed 24 of 36 passes for 281 yards with a touchdown to RJ Maryland and an interception. Dramekco Green also rushed for a score.
Isaiah Nwokobia, Jaelyn Davis-Robinson and William Nettles each produced an int