SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings (7) throws a pass as California linebacker JD McKinley (95) pressures during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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SMU running back Kendrick Raphael (6) runs against California defensive back Cam Sidney (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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California quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (3) throws a pass as SMU defensive end Marques White (16) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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California wide receiver Ian Strong (9) leaps over SMU cornerback Marcellus Barnes Jr. (8) and safety Jimmy Wyrick (21) after making a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against California, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings (7) throws a pass as California linebacker JD McKinley (95) pressures during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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SMU running back Kendrick Raphael (6) runs against California defensive back Cam Sidney (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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California quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (3) throws a pass as SMU defensive end Marques White (16) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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California wide receiver Ian Strong (9) leaps over SMU cornerback Marcellus Barnes Jr. (8) and safety Jimmy Wyrick (21) after making a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against California, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
(AP Photo/LM Otero)