When quarterback Ben Hicks marched SMU’s offense down the field during the Mustangs’ opening possession Friday, SMU fans had reason to be excited. Even though SMU settled for a field goal on the 69 yard drive, the Mustangs showed they could move the ball against one of the top defenses in the nation.
Little did SMU fans know it would be the last time the Mustangs would score on the night.
In a game where the defense shined early, the Mustangs burned countless opportunities to put points on the board when the ball was in their hands.