SMU hits historic new low in loss to Wake Forest

SMU Football Hits First ACC Loss in Winston-Salem Against Wake Forest

SMU football entered Winston-Salem with an unblemished Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) record, having never lost a conference game since joining the ACC. Still very much in the ACC title game picture, the Mustangs faced Wake Forest with high hopes. However, on Saturday, SMU experienced a new low.

The Demon Deacons snatched victory from the ACC runner-up and 2024 College Football Playoff contender with a walk-off field goal. This marked SMU’s first defeat in ACC play since joining the conference. College football reporter Matt Fortuna notes that this is also the Mustangs’ first conference loss since November 17, 2022, when Tulane—then an American Athletic Conference team—upended SMU. At that time, both teams were members of the American Athletic Conference.

SMU’s Offensive Struggles vs. Wake Forest

The Mustangs introduced a high-octane offense in their ACC debut last season under quarterback Kevin Jennings. Jennings had recently impressed fans with a dazzling behind-the-back pass, showcasing the potential of SMU’s 2024 attack. However, against Wake Forest, SMU and Jennings looked far from their usual dynamic form.

The Dallas-based university went punt, turnover on downs, punt, and another punt on their first four possessions, struggling to generate offense. They did not put points on the board until their fifth offensive possession, when kicker Sam Keltner converted a 36-yard field goal. But on the very next drive, Jennings took a sack and lost the ball, with Wake Forest’s Jayden Loving recovering the fumble caused by Gabe Kirschke.

SMU’s lone touchdown came late in the third quarter when Shaadie Clayton-Johnson scored on a six-yard run. Despite this, the Mustangs had trouble moving the ball on the ground, managing just 75 total rushing yards at 2.7 yards per carry. Jennings, a dual-threat quarterback, contributed only seven rushing yards and threw for 171 yards. He was also intercepted by Wake Forest’s Karon Prunty.

Wake Forest Becomes the First Team in 2025 to Shut Down Jennings

Wake Forest became the first team in the 2025 season to prevent Kevin Jennings from throwing a single touchdown pass. Moreover, their victory ended SMU’s impressive conference winning streak.

As SMU looks ahead, they will need to regroup and address the offensive issues that surfaced against the Demon Deacons to stay competitive in the ACC title race.
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Most successive series wins against an opposition in Test cricket

**Next Article: Teams with Most Successive Test Series Wins Against an Opposition**
*By Parth Dhall | Oct 14, 2025 | 07:10 PM*

India recently defeated the West Indies 2-0 in the two-match Test series after clinching victory in the Delhi Test on October 14. Led by Shubman Gill, India successfully chased down 121 runs on the final day, following the enforcement of the follow-on.

According to Cricbuzz, India now shares the record for the most consecutive Test series wins against a single opposition. Between 2002 and 2025, India has won 10 successive Test series against the West Indies.

### 1. India: 10 Consecutive Series Wins vs West Indies (2002–2025*)
India continues to dominate West Indies in Test cricket. Once considered a powerhouse in the sport, the West Indies have not won a Test series against India in over two decades. The last time the Windies beat India in a Test series was in May 2002, also marking their last Test victory over India.

Additionally, in the recent Delhi Test, India achieved their 27th consecutive Test match without defeat against the West Indies. This is the highest number of back-to-back Test wins by India against any single opposition in the history of the format.

### 2. South Africa: 10 Consecutive Series Wins vs West Indies (1998–2024*)
India’s record equals that of South Africa, who also have 10 successive Test series wins against the West Indies. South Africa’s dominance spans from 1998 to 2024, with series victories in 1998, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2021, 2023, and 2024.

Notably, West Indies have only one Test series win over South Africa, which came in 1992. The Windies last won a Test match against South Africa in 2007.

### Additional Information:
**Australia: 9 Consecutive Series Wins vs West Indies (2000–2022)**
Australia is the only other team against whom the West Indies have lost nine or more successive Test series. Australian dominance stretched over two decades from 2000 to 2022. The Windies’ last Test series victory against Australia dates back to 1992.

India’s recent achievements underscore their sustained superiority over West Indies in Test cricket, matching and even surpassing some of the most dominant records in the history of the game.
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