SMU Edges Florida State 27-24 in Late‑Game Thriller

In a tightly contested matchup, the No. 19 SMU Mustangs beat the Florida State Seminoles 27‑24 on the road. Quarterback Kevin Jennings, after throwing two interceptions early, rallied the offense to a decisive scoring drive. The Mustangs capped the comeback with a 20‑yard field goal by Nick Reed, hit with 21 seconds remaining. The victory, secured in the final minute, snapped Florida State’s winning streak and gave SMU a crucial conference win. Jennings’ resilience and Reed’s clutch kick were pivotal, turning a game that could have swung in either direction into a Mustangs triumph. The win positions SMU higher in the conference standings and boosts momentum heading into the remainder of the season.