SMU Football Opens Conference Play with a Win Against Charlotte

SMU Football Defeats Charlotte 34-16

Jaylan Knighton's 95-Yard Touchdown Run Breaks Game Open

SMU football opened American Athletic Conference play with a 34-16 win against Charlotte on Saturday night at Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

The Mustangs were led by running back Jaylan Knighton, who broke the game open with a 95-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.

Knighton's touchdown run gave SMU a 21-10 lead and helped them pull away from Charlotte.

• SMU has now won seven straight games against Charlotte.
• The Mustangs are 2-0 to start the 2023 season.
• Knighton's 95-yard touchdown run was the longest of his career.

SMU will return to action on Saturday, September 16, when they travel to Louisiana Tech.