Rhett Lashlee adamant SMU 'earned' right to be in College Football Playoff despite blowout loss at Penn State
The Mustangs trailed 28-0 at halftime as quarterback Kevin Jennings had two costly pick-6s and another interception that allowed Penn State to jump out on top early. SMU earned the last at-large bid in the College Football Playoff over three-loss SEC teams Alabama, Ole Miss and South Carolina, as well as fellow ACC member Miami.