SMU Star's 1-Yard TD: Is This the Beginning of Arizona's Downfall?!

Well, folks, it looks like the SMU Mustangs came out swinging! T.J. Harden just powered his way into the endzone with a one-yard touchdown, giving SMU an early lead over the Arizona Wildcats. I just caught the replay, and it was a real smashmouth play - Harden lowered his shoulder and just refused to be denied. Talk about setting the tone early!

SMU Star's 1-Yard TD: Is This the Beginning of Ari...

It’s always interesting to see how teams respond to that kind of physicality right out of the gate. Does Arizona have the grit to answer back, or will SMU continue to pound the rock and control the line of scrimmage? Early signs point to a potentially long day for the Wildcats if they can't find an answer for Harden and the Mustangs' offensive line.

Of course, it's just one touchdown, and there's a whole lot of football left to be played. But in a game that many were predicting to be a high-scoring affair, a ground-and-pound score like that throws a bit of a wrench into expectations. It suggests that SMU might be looking to control the clock and keep Arizona's potent offense off the field. Smart strategy, if they can pull it off. Gotta keep that high-powered offense off the field somehow!

I've been watching these two teams all season, and while Arizona definitely has the flashier offense, SMU has shown flashes (pun intended!) of real toughness in the trenches. Harden's early score seems to be a testament to that. The offensive line looks like they came to play, opening up a nice little hole for him to drive through. Those unsung heroes upfront deserve some credit here. They're the ones making plays like this happen.

It will be interesting to see how Arizona adjusts their defensive strategy. Will they stack the box to try and slow down Harden, or will they try to keep their safeties back to prevent the big play over the top? It's a real chess match out there, folks, and this early touchdown has definitely added another layer of intrigue to this matchup. One thing is for sure: This game just got a whole lot more interesting!

Stay tuned, folks, because this one is just getting started! We’ll be here to keep you updated on all the action as it unfolds. Who knows what other surprises this game has in store for us? That's the beauty of college football; anything can happen. And that's why we love it!