SAN MARCOS, Texas - Quarterback Shane Buechele threw for 367 yards and a touchdown and running back TJ McDaniel topped the 100-yard mark against Texas State for the second time in as many years as SMU took a 31-24 decision against the Bobcats Friday evening at Bobcat Stadium.
Buechele, who led the American Athletic Conference in passing last season with 302.2 yards per game, broke a 21-21 tie with a 51-yard bomb to Reggie Roberson Jr. with 3:26 left in the third quarter to give the Mustangs the lead for good.
Chris Naggar added a 32-yard field goal with 2:20 left in the fourth quarter to give SMU a 10-point cushion before the Bobcats got back within seven with a field goal in the final minute.