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SMU Mustangs top highlights & plays vs. Nevada Wolf Pack in season opener

Originally posted on SMU Mustangs on SI | By Ali Jawad | Last updated Aug 25, 2024 12:32 AM ET

The SMU Mustangs kicked off their 2024 campaign with a comeback victory, defeating the Nevada Wolf Pack 29-24. The Mustangs found themselves trailing 24-13 entering the fourth quarter but rallied with a 16-0 scoring run to secure the win and avoid an early-season upset.

Here are the top plays and highlights from Saturday nights win.

LJ Johnson Powers Through for SMU Touchdown

LJ punches it in to tie it up!#PonyUpDallas pic.twitter.com/Y10By5oobK
— SMU Football (@SMUFB) August 25, 2024

Running Back LJ Johnson bulldozes his way into the end zone for a crucial one-yard touchdown to tie the game 7-7.

Rogers Boots Career-Long 52-Yard FG

SMU Kicker Collin Rogers makes a 52 YARD FIELD GOAL to tie the game pic.twitter.com/MeAUoNL6Ua
— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) August 25, 2024

Kicker Collin Rogers drills a career long 52-yard FG to tie it up for the Mustangs 10-10.

Brashard Smith up the Middle for 4-Yard TD Run

Within three.#PonyUpDallas pic.twitter.com/BxT38PE8Ts
— SMU Football (@SMUFB) August 25, 2024

Brashard Smith weaves through defense for a 4-yard touchdown run LJ Johnson adds 2-point conversion.

Stone to Maryland: The Game-Winning Strike!

nobody will remember:
- your salary
- how "busy you were"
- how many hours you worked

people will remember:
- this#PonyUpDallas pic.twitter.com/f4zN7QsraD
— SMU Football (@SMUFB) August 25, 2024

With the game on the line, Preston Stone finds RJ Maryland for a 34-yard touchdown pass, sealing a thrilling comeback victory for the SMU Mustangs!

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