SMU starting quarterback Tanner Mordecai named American Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week

SMU starting quarterback, Tanner Mordecai, was named American Athletic Conference offensive player of the week after an incredible performance setting and tying multiple records against Houston this past Saturday. Mordecai went 28 of 37 for 379 yards and a school- and conference-record nine touchdown passes with one rushing touchdown accounting for a total of 10 touchdowns on the day. Mordecai tied an NCAA record with seven first-half touchdown passes and became the first player in FBS history with seven touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown all in one half. This marquee performance from Tanner Mordecai also won him Walter Camp National Player of the Week. 

SMU’s next game will be this coming Saturday in Tampa Florida to take on the South Florida Bulls at 11 am (CT).