Published October 3, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Game report
The SMU Mustangs beat the Boston College Eagles 25-16 in college football on Saturday, October 3. The SMU Mustangs finished with 0 turnovers, while the Boston College Eagles gave the ball away 1 time; SMU Mustangs also converted 50% of third downs.
The Boston College Eagles gained 322 yards to SMU Mustangs' 218, but SMU Mustangs came away with the win.
The numbers
The Boston College Eagles had 322 total yards, including 208 passing and 114 rushing. The SMU Mustangs totaled 218, with 160 passing and 58 rushing.
The SMU Mustangs earned 21 first downs and held possession for 26:55; the Boston College Eagles had 19 first downs and possession for 33:05. On third down, the Boston College Eagles converted 43.8%, compared with SMU Mustangs' 50%.
Top performers
For the SMU Mustangs, Kevin Jennings completed 20 of 30 passes for 160 yards, with 2 touchdowns. Kendrick Raphael ran for 45 yards on 15 carries, with a touchdown, while Jalen Cooper caught 5 passes for 45 yards. On defense, Marques White had 3 sacks.