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Recap - Mustangs Defeat Tulsa 43-37

Xavier Jones ran for 121 yards as SMU handled Tulsa by a score of 43-37 on Saturday at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Bettors who backed the Mustangs were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -12.0. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 63.5.

Xavier Jones rushed for 121 yards, while Ke'Mon Freeman added 14 yards in the win. James Proche and Rashee Rice added 153 and 78 receiving yards respectively.

Shamari Brooks rushed for 95 yards for Tulsa, while Corey Taylor II added 49 yards. Zach Smith threw for 346 yards for the Golden Hurricane, while receivers Keylon Stokes and Josh Johnson had 101 and 92 yards respectively.

SMU lost the offensive yardage battle to Tulsa 500-440 yards in Saturday's game. SMU had more first downs as that total ended up 25-22.

The time of possession battle favored SMU as their offense was on the field for 30:38, longer than the 29:22 of their opponents.

SMU looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Temple. Tulsa will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Navy.