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Southern Methodist Mustangs defensive back Darrion Millines and defensive back Horace Richardson (9) celebrate breaking up a pass against Liberty Flames in the first half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas on Saturday Sept. 17, 2016. (Nathan Hunsinger/The Dallas Morning News)
SMU defeated Liberty, 29-14, in its home opener on Saturday night. Here are five thoughts from the victory.
1. What it means -- A win is a win, but SMU struggled more than it was supposed to against a Liberty team that finished just a game above .