Eight of the 10 plays on SMU's second scoring drive were runs. By game's end, SMU had two 100-yard rushers and a third back over 50 yards. Jaylan Knighton led all rushers with 129 yards on 17 carries.

Following SMU’s 59-14 win over Navy on Saturday, the Mustangs secured a berth in the American Athletic Championship game against No. 23 Tulane. Due to Tulane (11-1, 8-0) being placed higher in the ...