Last year’s College Football Playoff participants, the SMU Mustangs, got a big surprise during the Week 2 encounter against the Baylor Bears. The Bears pulled off the upset in this clash of Texas schools, beating the No. 17 Mustangs by a field goal, 48-45, in a game that went to double overtime.
BAYLOR TAKES DOWN NO. 17 SMU IN 2OT!
The Bears extend their win streak over SMU to 14 games. pic.twitter.com/B1e8lc6ZXd
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 6, 2025
The surprise victory by the Bears extends Baylor’s winning streak over SMU to 14 games. Fans were quick to react to the upset, which will likely cause the Mustangs to drop out of the top 25, with some claiming this is the end of SMU’s playoff hopes.
“SMU has been eliminated from the playoffs!!” said one fan.
“And fire Rhett Lashlee,” demanded another person.
“Choke alert,” joked one fan.
“SMU sucks!” complained someone else.
“B12 own the ACC 😂” said one person joyfully.
Some fans just seemed to enjoy the game.
“Insane game,” said one person.
“WHAT A GAME LETS GO,” commented another.
Someone said that the Mustangs’ coach might be helping an old SEC team of his.
“Rhett Lashlee is the ultimate Auburn guy for throwing a 14 point lead to prop up Auburn’s win against Baylor,” joked one Auburn fan.
Baylor vs. SMU by the numbers: Bears pull off the upset
Baylor’s quarterback Sawyer Robertson had the performance of a lifetime on Saturday against SMU. He threw for 440 yards, with four touchdown passes and a completion percentage of 68%. His best weapon in offense was receiver Josh Cameron, who had nine catches for 151 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
This ref cam right before Baylor hits the game winning field goal is absolutely electric. More of this on my TV please pic.twitter.com/iinM3HEcZp
— Jarodactyl (@JarodactylYT) September 6, 2025
Running back Bryson Washington had an incredible day too, with 115 rushing yards with two touchdowns in 31 carries.
On SMU’s side, while quarterback Kevin Jennings had overall good numbers, with 295 passing yards, three touchdowns, and a completion percentage of 72.7%.
Receiver Romello Brinson had good numbers too, with 126 receiving yards with two touchdowns in four catches. Running back T.J. Harden recorded 115 rushing yards, with three touchdowns in 19 carries.
Both teams were neck and neck in almost all stat lines, which is to be expected in a game that went to two overtimes.
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