The Deseret News will be covering Saturday’s game between BYU and SMU live. Check back for updates throughout the game.

Halftime

SMU 9, BYU 7

It’s safe to say BYU misses LJ Martin.

Since the sophomore running back left the game due to injury late in the first quarter, the Cougars have averaged less than 2.5 yards per play and failed to get on the scoreboard.

Additionally, Jake Retzlaff seemed rattled by SMU throughout the game, finishing the half 7-of-15 passing and on a streak of five consecutive incomplete passes following his touchdown pass to Mata’ava Ta’ase.

The Mustangs outgained BYU 145 to 125 and scored nine unanswered points by kicking field goals on three of their final four drives of the half.

The Cougars’ defense has, however, recorded three sacks and forced three separate three-and-out punts and another turnover on downs, but BYU’s offensive woes kept the defenders on the field longer than desired, allowing SMU to have possession of the ball for nearly 17 minutes.

BYU gets the second half kickoff to try to retake the lead.

Second quarter

SMU 9, BYU 7

0:00 – A missed 55-yard field goal by Will Ferrin ends the half with the Cougars still trailing. : SMU 9, BYU 7.

0:42 — Collin Rogers remains perfect.

The SMU kicker scored his third field goal of the game, giving the Mustangs their first lead. : SMU 9, BYU 7.

6:03 – The Mustangs are slowly getting back into the game.

Collin Rogers scored another long field goal – this time from 52 yards – to cut SMU’s deficit to just one point. BYU 7, SMU 6.

13:06 – A 53-yard field goal by Collin Rogers put SMU on the scoreboard. BYU 7, SMU 3.

The Mustangs have replaced Preston Stone at quarterback with Kevin Jennings, who has led his unit to a total of 88 yards in two drives so far – a far cry from the 18 yards lost with Stone at quarterback.

First quarter

BYU 7, SMU 0

7:16 – Another week, another touchdown for Mata’ava Ta’ase.

The Cougars’ tight end caught Jake Retzlaff’s ball from 16 yards away and gave BYU an early lead. BYU 7, SMU 0.

The touchdown capped an eight-play, 75-yard drive that featured key runs by LJ Martin and pass catches by Kody Epps and Keelan Marion.

Ta’ase has two catches so far this season, both of which resulted in points in the end zone.

10:39 — Jay Hill’s defense came into play tonight.

BYU smothered the Mustangs right from the start, forcing SMU into three-and-out punts on their first two possessions. BYU-0, SMU-0.

The Cougars’ pressure was impressive, with Jack Kelly and Blake Mangelson both recording sacks and a number of other BYU defenders putting pressure on Mustangs QB Preston Stone.

In a total of six plays tonight, SMU has lost a total of 18 yards.

11:46 — Tough start for Jake Retzlaff.

A botched execution of an option play resulted in BYU’s quarterback losing the football on the Cougars’ fourth play. BYU-0, SMU-0.

The untimely loss of the ball occurred immediately after a third attempt by Retzlaff to freshman tight end Ryner Swanson, who received his first career pass.

After SMU recovered the loose ball, they took over BYU’s 43-yard line.

How to watch the game

The away game between BYU and SMU will be broadcast on ESPN2 and can also be streamed on ESPN.com/watch.

Game preparation

Here are a few stories to prepare you for the BYU vs. SMU game.