SMU wins the AAC title with a 26-14 victory over Tulane, marking their first conference championship since 1984. The win comes in their last season in the AAC before moving to the ACC next year. Jaylan Knighton's 5-yard run and a strong performance by Roderick Daniels and Kevin Jennings contributed to the victory. The team's last championship was in the SWC. The victory is a significant achievement for Rhett Lashlee, who accomplished this in Year 2 as head coach. The win marks a remarkable turnaround for SMU, leaving the AAC as champions and joining the Power Five ranks in the ACC.
SMU has won a conference championship for the first time in almost 40 years. Ponies beat Tulane 26-14 to win the AAC title. SMU's last conference title was in 1984 when the Mustangs were in the SWC. Hat's off to Rhett Lashlee, accomplishing this in Year 2. Terrific job.
What a difference a year makes for #SMU in New Orleans. The Mustangs leave the AAC as Champions and go to the Power Five ranks, joining the ACC. https://t.co/AOG0k8TrKE https://t.co/jcK65UL3rA
Conference champions bolting for new conferences in 2024: - SMU, AAC champs (ACC) - Texas, Big 12 champs (SEC) - Washington, Pac-12 champs (Big Ten)
SMU has not won a conference championship since 1984. The streak is over. Thinking of Rhett Lashlee, Shane Buechele, Reggie Roberson, James Proche, Xavier Jones, Demerick Gary, Rodney Clemons, Tanner Mordecai and so many other great players I covered. So happy for them. https://t.co/3t9pXdu5Gx
Take 2: SMU wins the AAC in its last season on the conference before moving to the ACC next year.
SMU 🤝 Texas Winning your conference before bailing for a new one https://t.co/dLvrLPXepm
SMU wins the AAC in its last season on the conference before moving to the AAC next year.
SMU wins its first conference title since 1984 👏 https://t.co/uSTM4dgaW5
SMU wins its first conference championship since 1984.
#SMU takes a 26-14 lead with 3:15 to play. Mustangs a few minutes from an AAC crown. https://t.co/aC0doe1r4g
#SMU ties the game at 7 with that drive. Hell of a catch by Roderick Daniels from Kevin Jennings to set SMU up inside the 10. Jaylan Knighton ran it in from 5 yards out. Live updates: https://t.co/aC0doe1r4g