TULSA, Okla. (AP) Freshman quarterback Kyle Padron made his
first start a memorable one, turning two broken plays into scoring
passes in leading Southern Methodist to a 27-13 victory over Tulsa
on Saturday.
Padron, who came off the bench a week ago, threw for 354 yards,
completing 20 of 30 passes.
SMU improved to 4-4 overall and 3-1 in Conference USA action,
while Tulsa slipped to 4-4 and 2-2.
Padron broke a 7-7 tie in the third quarter when he scrambled
and found running back Shawnbrey McNeal in the flat. He twisted his
way 36 yards for a score.
Tulsa cut the deficit to 20-13 when reserve quarterback Jacob
Bower found tight end Jake Collums over the middle from 13 yards
out.
Tulsa coach Todd Graham went for a fourth-and-18 from the SMU 44
with 5:31 to play. G.J.Kinne's pass was deflected and SMU drove 56
yards for the clinching score, a 2-yard plunge by Zach Line.

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