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The Deseret News is providing live coverage of Saturday’s game between BYU and SMU. Check back for updates throughout the game.
13:06 — A 53-yard Collin Rogers field goal has put SMU on the scoreboard. BYU 7, SMU 3.
The Mustangs have replaced Preston Stone at quarterback with Kevin Jennings, who has now led his unit to 88 total yards over two drives thus far — a far cry from the 18 yards lost with Stone under center.
BYU 7, SMU 0
7:16 — Another week, another touchdown for Mata’ava Ta’ase.
The Cougars tight end made a leaping grab to haul in a Jake Retzlaff strike from 16 yards out and give BYU an early lead. BYU 7, SMU 0.
The touchdown capped an eight-play, 75-yard drive that featured crucial runs for LJ Martin and receptions from Kody Epps and Keelan Marion.
Ta’ase now has two catches on the season, both coming in the end zone for scores.
10:39 — Jay Hill’s defense came to play tonight.
BYU has smothered the Mustangs right out of the gate, immediately forcing three-and-out punts on SMU’s first two possessions. BYU 0, SMU 0.
The Cougars’ pressure has been impressive, with Jack Kelly and Blake Mangelson both getting sacks and a number of other BYU defenders distressing Mustangs QB Preston Stone.
In six total plays thus far tonight, SMU has lost 18 total yards.
11:46 — Tough start for Jake Retzlaff.
Botched execution on an option play led to BYU’s quarterback fumbling away the football on the Cougars’ fourth play of the game. BYU 0, SMU 0.
The untimely turnover came immediately following a third down conversion from Retzlaff to freshman tight end Ryner Swanson for his first career reception.
Upon recovering the loose ball, SMU took over on the BYU 43-yard line.
BYU’s road clash with SMU will be televised on ESPN2 and can also be streamed on ESPN.com/watch.
Here are a few stories to get you ready for BYU’s game against SMU.