Jonathan McGill's full circle moment in SMU's ACC opener

Jonathan McGill was on a mission, sprinting down the sidelines with his first interception of the season, his teammates running after him to celebrate. But McGill wasn’t headed for “Club Takeaway,” SMU’s signature turnover celebration. He beelined to the front row of the stands and handed the ball to his parents, Tonya and Norris McGill.

The McGill contingent numbered in the double-digits on that front row, most wearing customized jerseys. But it was far from the most family and friends they’ve brought to an SMU game. Last season, they had 40 members from the church they pastor at, Antioch Christian Church.