CLEMSON, S.C. (Interstat) — SMU built an early lead and held off a second-half rally to defeat Clemson 35-24 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The Mustangs improved to 4-2 overall, while the Tigers fell to .500 at 3-3.

Kevin Jennings threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns for SMU, including a 70-yard first-quarter strike to Jordan Hudson. Christopher Vizzina passed for 317 yards and three touchdowns for Clemson, with T.J. Moore catching two of those scores. The Tigers’ comeback bid fell short despite outscoring SMU 17-7 in the second half.