#17 SMU squeaks past Tulane in OT

Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports After last week’s disheartening loss to Houston, Tulane undoubtedly wanted to start fast against SMU and that’s exactly what they did. After an opening three-and-out, the Green Wave caught a break when Mustangs return man T.Q. Jackson fumbled and gave up the ball deep in SMU territory. Four plays later, the freshman quarterback connected with grad-transfer receiver Mykel Jones for a beautiful 31-yard touchdown.

Pratt, who was making only the second start of his young career on Friday night, put up another solid performance for the Wave. He finished with 192 yards and a touchdown (plus a pretty wild 3rd and 39 bomb to receiver Deuce Watts late in the game).…