Hundreds of families will have turkeys on the table thanks to a meal giveaway in Oak Cliff. The SMU football team rolled into the annual turkey giveaway with Dallas police with a full head of steam, giving away about 600 meals.
The 10-1 team just punched their ticket to the ACC title game in their first season in the conference. With a win, they improve their chances of landing a spot in the college football playoffs.
“To be in the ACC Championship our first year in the conference is amazing,” said SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings.
Wednesday’s turkey giveaway at South Oak Cliff High School was a return to where it all started for Jennings, who led the Golden Bears to a state championship in 2021.
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“It’s amazing just seeing all the faces that I used to see when I was back in school here. Just to give back to this community is amazing,” said Jennings.
But the Mustangs won't be the only Texas team talked about over turkey.
Saturday, the #3 ranked Texas Longhorns rekindle their rivalry with the #20 ranked Texas A&M Aggies after a 13-year hiatus.
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The website TickPick says the matchup is now the most expensive regular season game ever, with an average purchase price of $1,079.
The #9-ranked SMU Mustangs will play the California Golden Bears at Ford Stadium on Saturday afternoon in the regular season finale.
“Right after this, it’s time to lock in and go with that game,” said Jennings.
