SMU beats Louisiana Tech with ‘Hail Mary’

SMU's Tanner Mordecai's pass to the end zone was deflected to Reggie Roberson

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SMU needed some last-minute heroics Saturday night against Louisiana Tech.

Mustangs quarterback Tanner Mordecai took the breeze with six secs remaining in the video game, tipped up in the pocket and also transferred to his left prior to releasing a petition into completion zone.

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After the round was tipped, Reggie Roberson fell victim to it in the end area for a game-winning 33-yard touchdown. The Mustangs boosted to 3-0 on the year with the remarkable 39-37 triumph.

Mordecai completed 36-for-48 for 395 passing backyards as well as 5 touchdowns. Two of his touchdown throws went to Rashee Rice, while Danny Gray, Jordan Kerley as well as Roberson caught one each. Rice had four catches for 73 yards, Roberson had six catches for 69 lawns, Gray had 7 catches for 69 backyards and also Kerley had three catches for 39 yards.

SMU's Give Calcaterra led the Mustangs with 7 catches for 103 backyards.

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Louisiana Tech went up 34-33 with 5:07 remaining in the game when Austin Kendall tossed to Marcus Williams Jr. for his 4th goal pass of the game. Jacob Barnes added a basket with 36 secs staying, setting up Mordecai's heroics.

Kendall finished 24-for-41 with 351 yards, as well as Williams led the Bulldogs (1-2) in rushing with 65 yards on 13 carries.

Tre Harris led Louisiana Technology with 5 catches for 102 backyards and two touchdowns. Samuel Emilus had three catches for 57 lawns and also a goal.