SMU defeated Stanford 34-10 on Saturday, covering the 19.5-point spread in a one-sided contest. The Mustangs scored touchdowns in each quarter while holding Stanford's offense largely in check.

Stanford struck first with a field goal in the second quarter, but SMU answered with a dominant offensive performance. Chris Johnson Jr. rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown, while Kevin Jennings connected on multiple scoring passes, including a 19-yard touchdown to Derrick McFall in the first quarter and a 42-yard score to Johnson Jr. in the third quarter.

The defensive showcase came in the fourth quarter when Justin Medlock intercepted Ben Gulbranson's pass and returned it 96 yards for a touchdown, effectively sealing the victory. Gulbranson led Stanford's passing attack with 278 yards, and Sam Roush caught 89 receiving yards, but it proved insufficient against SMU's balanced attack.

The game finished under the 55.5-point over-under, and Stanford managed only a third-quarter field goal in the final half to round out the scoring.