Dallas Morning News · Sep 3, 2017
Hicks leads SMU to dominating 58-14 win over SFA
Michael Ainsworth/Special Contributor Southern Methodist quarterback D.J. Gillins (7) is congratulated by quarterback Ben Hicks (8), after Gillins scored a keeper against Stephen F. Austin during the first half of their college football game in University Park, Texas, on September 2, 2017. (Michael Ainsworth/Special Contributor)Ben Hicks threw for 112 yards and two touchdowns as SMU jumped out to an early lead and coasted to a 58-14 win over Stephen F. Austin in the season opener for both teams on Saturday night.
D.J. Gillins rushed for two scores and Ke'Mon Freeman added a third. Braeden West led all rushers with 86 yards on six carries.