5 thoughts from SMU-Penn State: Kevin Jennings’ mistakes doom Mustangs in CFP debut

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In arguably its biggest game in program history, SMU fell flat.SMU (11-3) fell into a four-touchdown deficit by halftime in its first-round College Football Playoff game against Penn State (12-2) and could never recover, ending its season with a disappointing 38-10 loss.Quarterback Kevin Jennings struggled against the Nittany Lions defense, throwing three interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns. But the Mustangs also struggled to convert on multiple red-zone opportunities because of some untimely false starts.SMU’s magical season ended in State College, Pa., short of a trip to the Fiesta Bowl on New Year’s Eve.Sports RoundupGet the latest D-FW sports news, analysis, scores and more.Or with: GoogleFacebookBy signing up you agree to ourTerms of ServiceandPrivacy PolicyHere are five thoughts from the game.Mustangs far from best with all eyes watchingAs the last team making it into the College Football Playoff, some didn’t believe SMU deserved a spot...