The Mustangs hung 42 unanswered points on California in the second half, but what was the main reason for their dominance?

Kevin Jennings secured his second Manning Award weekly honor following a 28-point exhibition, bringing elite scoring credentials to the Aggies’ new season.

SMU’s offensive line earned PFF recognition after the Mustangs rushed for 256 yards and five touchdowns while allowing one sack in a 59-20 big victory over Cal.

The Mustangs, behind an incredible second-half performance, blitzed California thanks to the help of the defense, which pitched a shutout in the second half.

SMU jumps four spots to No. 16 in the US LBM Coaches Poll after crushing Cal 59-20, as Kevin Jennings and the Mustangs build momentum in the ACC championship race.

After trailing at halftime, SMU dismantled Cal 59-20, securing a fourth straight home win and remaining undefeated in conference play at home, extending an 11-0 winning streak against ACC opponents since joining the conference in 2024.

Mustangs Pull Away After Halftime The SMU Mustangs delivered a dominant second-half performance on Saturday, defeating the California Golden Bears 59-20 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. After a competitive opening half, SMU erupted for 42 unanswered points after halftime to secure an impressive Atlantic Coast Conference victory. Head coach Rhett Lashlee’s team improved to 6-1…

DALLAS (AP) — Kevin Jennings threw three touchdowns to break SMU's career record, Kendrick Raphael ran for 104 yards against his former team while accounting for three scores and the No. 23 Mustangs beat California 59-20 after trailing at halftime on Saturday.

Cal led at halftime, but got blown out in the second half by the Mustangs