SMU seeking third straight win over rival North Texas

Some new offensive talent has SMU off to a strong start.

And, seemingly in good position to continue its home success over local foe North Texas, which visits Dallas on Saturday night.

With Oklahoma transfer Tanner Mordecai, fellow former Sooner Grant Calcaterra and ex-Arizona State tight end Nolan Matthews leading the way, SMU (1-0, 0-0 in American) rolled to a 56-9 home rout of Abilene Christian last weekend.

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