Kevin Jennings leads No. 24 SMU to victory over Virginia 23-13

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Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Kevin Jennings leads No. 24 SMU to victory over Virginia 23-13
Summary

Kevin Jennings threw two touchdown passes as No. 24 SMU defeated Virginia 23-13 in Dallas on Saturday. The Mustangs' special teams were bolstered by Brendan Baird, who made three field goals. Kendrick Raphael contributed with 124 rushing yards. Virginia's only touchdown came from quarterback Beau Pribula on a fourth-down run. SMU improved to 10-0 at home in ACC games since rejoining the conference in 2024.

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  • •SMU is 5-1 overall and 3-1 in the ACC.
  • •Virginia had fewer than 300 total yards for the third straight game.
  • •Baird's 45-yard field goal gave SMU a lead at halftime.
  • •Raphael’s 124 rushing yards supported SMU's offense.
  • •Virginia will face Duke at home next Friday.
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  • 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Jennings and kicking game help No. 24 SMU beat Virginia 23-13
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DALLAS (AP) — Kevin Jennings threw two touchdown passes, former SMU soccer player Brendan Baird boosted the struggling special teams with three field goals and the No. 24 Mustangs beat Virginia 23-13 on Saturday.

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