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SMU’s ‘embarrassing’ loss proves bowl game aspirations premature

Two weekends ago, SMU fans stormed the field. Saturday, the student section had more empty cups and cans than students midway through the third quarter.

Two weekends ago, SMU players yowled and celebrated so loudly that they could be heard during Houston coach Tom Herman’s press conference. Saturday, Memphis players left the Ford Stadium field, shouting “We bowling!” after reaching six wins.

Earlier this week, SMU landed in ESPN’s bowl projections. This week, they’ll surely be projectiled out of them.

Yup, 38-16 vs. No. 11 feels ancient, replaced with 51-7 and fresh memory of SMU vs.