SMU avoids collapse, holds off No. 17 Arizona at Holiday Bowl

T.J. Harden ran for two touchdowns, Kevin Jennings amassed 278 yards through the air and SMU defeated No. 17 Arizona 24-19 to win the Holiday Bowl on Friday night in San Diego.

SMU (9-4) was ahead 24-0 at halftime and had to overcome Jennings' three second-half interceptions to pick up its first bowl win since 2012. Yamir Knight led all receivers with seven catches for 104 yards in the win.

Noah Fifita led Arizona's comeback efforts going 28-of-43 passing for 265 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.