SMU starts fast, breezes to 45-34 victory over Tulsa

Oct 29, 2022, 4:27 AM | Updated: 4:53 pm

Tulsa quarterback Davis Brin (7) attempts a pass during the first quarter of an NCCA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)

(Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)

Tulsa safety Jehlen Cannady (2) celebrates after making a a tackle on a punt return during the first quarter of an NCCA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)

SMU running back Tyler Lavine spins off an attempted tackle by Tulsa defensive lineman Joseph Anderson and safety Bryson Powers during the second quarter of an NCCA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)

SMU running back Tyler Lavine (31) jumps over a pile while running the ball during the second quarter of an NCCA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)

SMU safety Brandon Crossley and linebacker Isaac Slade-Matautia pressure Tulsa quarterback Davis Brin (7) as he attempts a pass during an NCCA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)

SMU running back Tyler Lavine (31) spins off an attempted tackle by Tulsa defensive lineman Joseph Anderson and safety Bryson Powers (21) during the second quarter of an NCCA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)

Tulsa safety Bryson Powers (21) attempts to intercept a pass intended for SMU wide receiver Rashee Rice while Tulsa cornerback Tyon Davis (0) defends during the first quarter of an NCCA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)

SMU wide receiver Rashee Rice catches a pass while Tulsa safety LJ Wallace (22) defends during the first q quarter of an NCCA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)

Tulsa linebacker Justin Wright (30) celebrates with linebacker Grant Sawyer (19) after a defensive play during the second quarter of an NCCA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)

SMU quarterback Preston Stone (2) attempts a pass during the first quarter of an NCCA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Preston Stone passed to Rashee Rice for a 75-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage and SMU never trailed in a 45-34 victory over Tulsa on Saturday.

Tyler Lavine followed with the first of his three short touchdown runs on the day and SMU (4-4, 2-2 American Athletic Conference) led 14-0 before the game was five minutes old. Lavine’s second scoring run helped the Mustangs take a 24-7 lead at halftime.

Elijah Chapman scooped up a fumble and returned it 23 yards for a touchdown late in the third quarter to push the Mustangs’ lead to 45-20.

Stone completed 11 of 17 passes for 219 yards for SMU. Freshman backup quarterback Kevin Jennings had his first collegiate touchdown pass — a 6-yarder to Rice late in the third quarter. Rice had nine receptions for 180 yards.

Braylon Braxton came off the bench to complete 8 of 14 passes for 120 yards for the Golden Hurricane (3-5, 1-3). He teamed up with Keylon Stokes for a 50-yard score and Jordan Ford for a 9-yarder in the fourth quarter.

___

More AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25. Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25

Associated Press

Ex-Packer Guion gets 1 year for domestic violence assault

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Former Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Letroy Guion was sentenced to one year in jail after pleading no contest in a domestic violence assault at his home last fall. Brown County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Walsh also ordered Guion on Tuesday to serve three years’ probation and complete a domestic […]

1 year ago

Associated Press

Durant eager for Suns debut vs. Hornets after knee injury

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kevin Durant has been through quite a bit during his 15-year NBA career — but joining a new team midway through the season is a new one for the 13-time All-Star. The 34-year-old Durant doesn’t seem all that worried. Durant makes his highly anticipated Phoenix Suns debut on Wednesday night against […]

1 year ago

FILE - Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores stands on the sideline during the second half of an N...

Associated Press

Judge: NFL coach can press discrimination claims in court

NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Coach Brian Flores can pursue some of his discrimination claims against the league and its teams in court rather than through arbitration, a judge ruled Wednesday. The written decision by Judge Valerie Caproni in Manhattan was issued months after lawyers for the league tried to get the lawsuit moved to […]

1 year ago

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Alex Stalock cools off in the first period during an NHL hockey game ...

Associated Press

Kane trade reinforces hard reality of Blackhawks rebuild

CHICAGO (AP) — After days of speculation, the harsh reality of the Chicago Blackhawks’ situation was reinforced by one move in a flurry of transactions ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Showtime is over, at least in Chicago, and a seemingly bright future is, well, way off in the distance. The reverberations of Chicago’s decision […]

1 year ago

FILE - Yves Jean-Bart, president of the Haitian Football Federation, wearing a protective face mas...

Associated Press

Disgraced ex-Haitian soccer president announces he’s back

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s former soccer federation president whose lifetime ban from sport over sexual abuse allegations was overturned last month announced Wednesday that he is reclaiming his position. Yves Jean-Bart’s defiant announcement could lead to a standoff with FIFA, which already has appointed an emergency management committee to lead the Haitian Football Association […]

1 year ago

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after an NFL football game against the ...

Associated Press

Rodgers says decision on future will come ‘soon enough’

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers says he will make a decision on his future “soon enough” as the four-time MVP quarterback ponders whether to play next season and if his future remains with the Green Bay Packers. Rodgers, 39, discussed his future while speaking on an episode of the “Aubrey Marcus Podcast” that […]

1 year ago