Tulsa at SMU 10/5/19 - College Football Picks & Predictions

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are set to visit Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas for an AAC clash against the SMU Mustangs. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane come into this matchup with a 2-2 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the Wyoming Cowboys, 24-21. QB Zach Smith had a big game through the air for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane as he threw for 354 yards and 2 TD. Senior WR Keenen Johnson was the top target for Smith and the Golden Hurricane as he hauled in 7 catches for 95 yards.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane were solid on the defensive side of the ball against the Wyoming Cowboys as they held them to 21 points while forcing a turnover. Senior LB Cooper Edmiston led the way for the Tulsa defense with 9 tackles. Senior DE Trevis Gipson was able to get into the Cowboys backfield a handful of times as he pitched in 2 TFL. Senior safety Brandon Johnson had a good game from the secondary as he contributed 6 tackles and 2 pass deflections.

The SMU Mustangs come into this matchup with a 5-0 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent road game against the USF Bulls, 48-21. QB Shane Buechele had a big game for the SMU Mustangs as he connected on 21 of his 25 pass attempts for 226 yards, 3 TDs, and an interception while also adding in a rushing TD. RB Xavier Jones had a big game on the ground for the Mustangs as he racked up 155 yards and 2 TDs on 15 carries.

The SMU Mustangs were good on the defensive side of the ball against the USF Bulls as they held them to 21 points while forcing 2 turnovers. Senior LB Richard McBryde led the way for the SMU Mustangs with 9 tackles and half a sack. Sophomore DE Toby Ndukwe was able to get into the USF backfield a handful of times as he contributed 2 sacks. Senior safety Rodney Clemons had a big game from the secondary as he hauled in 2 interceptions.