Mustangs Secure Season-Opening Victory Over San Diego 3-1

Breaking News: Mustangs Win Home Opener

The SMU Mustangs football team clinched a 3-1 victory over the San Diego Toreros in their season-opening game at Ford Stadium on Saturday, August 27, 2023.

Highlights of the Game

• SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai threw for 275 yards and two touchdowns.
• Running back Ulysses Bentley rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown.
• The Mustangs' defense held San Diego to just 108 total yards of offense.

Key Stats

• Total yards: SMU 403, San Diego 108
• First downs: SMU 22, San Diego 9
• Penalties: SMU 4 for 35 yards, San Diego 5 for 45 yards

Quotes from the Game

"I'm really proud of the way our guys played tonight," said SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee. "We played physical, we played tough, and we played together."

"It was a great team win," said Mordecai. "The defense played great, the running game was great, and the offensive line gave me time to throw."

Next Up for the Mustangs

The Mustangs will host the No. 22 North Carolina Tar Heels at Ford Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2023.