Mordecai throws 3 TD passes, SMU cruises past Lamar 45-16

DALLAS (AP) — Tanner Mordecai threw three touchdown passes and SMU rolled to a 45-16 victory over Lamar. Mordecai was 18-of-31 passing for 212 yards. He connected with Rashee Rice twice for scores, including the Mustangs’ first touchdown. Rice also made an over-the-shoulder, 20-yard catch in the end zone late in the third quarter.  Rice finished with nine catches for 132 yards. Velton Gardner had 100 yards rushing on 11 carries and TJ McDaniel had two touchdown runs for SMU. Khalan Griffin had a 1-yard touchdown run for Lamar (0-2).