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SMU Aims for Playoff Berth Against Virginia
17 Oct
Summary
- SMU, ranked 22nd, hosts Virginia in a key Week 7 ACC game.
- Quarterback Kevin Jennings aims to rebound after early-season turnovers.
- The Mustangs seek a return to the 12-team College Football Playoff.
No. 22 SMU enters its Week 7 matchup against Virginia on Saturday, October 17, with aspirations of reaching the 12-team College Football Playoff. Quarterback Kevin Jennings and the Mustangs are set to host the Cavaliers at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas. This game marks the fourth ACC contest for both teams this season.
SMU, which began the season ranked No. 20, experienced an early setback with a 41-31 loss to Louisville in Week 3, partly due to Jennings' three turnovers. Since then, the team has secured victories over Missouri State and Boston College. The upcoming game against Virginia is the third in a series of six consecutive games against opponents ranked outside the top 25.
Virginia, holding a 4-2 record at the season's midpoint, aims to disrupt SMU's championship ambitions. The Cavaliers are coming off a 28-25 victory against Syracuse, despite being outgained in that contest. The game is scheduled for a noon ET kickoff, broadcast nationally on The CW, with streaming options available via Fubo.
