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SMU announces milestone year in athletic donor investments nearing $100 million

DALLAS, Texas – The SMU Mustangs racked up nearly $100 million in athletic donor investments across the 2025/26 fiscal year, contributing to the best fundraising year for athletics in history for the University, the school announced Tuesday.

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SMU Basketball News and Headlines for the end of June

The New Orleans Pelicans have selected hometown native and SMU guard Jaron Pierre Jr. with the 58th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft.

SMU Mustangs News / SMU Mustangs on SI / June 23

SMU Football and Basketball Recruiting Rankings

SMU football appears to be off to a slow start for the 2027 high school recruiting class, primarily because they have few committed players at this time.

SMU Mustangs News / SMU Mustangs on SI / June 18

SMU Basketball Off-Season News

The Mustangs men's basketball team has been busy this summer under head coach Andy Enfield, riding the momentum of its recent return to the NCAA Tournament last season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / June 1

Dak Prescott, Cowboys get new wide receiver on Monday

On Monday, it was reported that Dallas made a move to further bolster its wide receiver room.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott reveals first impressions of Caleb Downs

Cowboys still aren't in the clear with George Pickens

Former Cowboys player named one of NFL's top remaining free agents

The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz

SMU Mustangs News / Yardbarker / May 27

Cowboys UDFA draws praise: 'Physical wideout who holds his own'

Cowboys undrafted free-agent WR draws high praise: 'Physical wideout who holds his own'

The Dallas Cowboys are getting their ducks in a row ahead of the 2026 season, and while they put the focus on defense during the 2026 NFL Draft, they've also added strong offensive talent.

Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer makes $3.8M sale to better prepare for critical 2026 season

Jerry Jones, Cowboys still have one clear roster hole to fill

The 'Most NFL 300-yard-passing games' quiz

SMU Mustangs News / SMU Mustangs on SI / May 7

One SMU Team will be Playing for a 1 Million Prize Pool in Late August

Spikes Under the Lights will be the first women's college athletic event of this kind at AT&T Arena, which is 23 miles away from where SMU plays its home volleyball games.

SMU Mustangs News / SMU Mustangs on SI / April 22

Who Transferred and who may Transfer to SMU for Basketball

Samet Yigitoglu is the only player on SMU's roster this past season to publicly announce that he has transferred to another school. Indiana has been active in the transfer portal, and Yigitoglu is a big pickup by the Hoosiers this offseason.

SMU Mustangs News / SMU Mustangs on SI / March 20

End of Season Report Card for SMU Basketball

With a loss to the Miami Redhawks in their March 18 play-in game, SMU fell short of winning its first March Madness game since 1988. However, SMU did manage to complete its second consecutive 20-win season, both of which have come under the leadership of head coach Andy Enfield.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 18

Miami (Ohio)'s win over SMU proves its detractors wrong

Miami (Ohio)'s First Four win over SMU proves its detractors wrong

The closer Miami (Ohio) got to completing an undefeated regular season and earning an NCAA Tournament bid, its critics only got louder.

Prairie View A&M bests Lehigh for first NCAA tourney win

Louisville dealt harsh blow day before tourney with Mikel Brown Jr. update

'They have children': John Calipari not worried about Hawai'i's experience

Three SEC teams on upset alert in first round of NCAA Tournament

Nebraska women separate in third quarter for First Four win over Richmond

Missouri State's Kaemyn Bekemeier scores 22 in win over Stephen F. Austin

SMU Mustangs News / SMU Mustangs on SI / March 17

SMU vs. Miami of Ohio Basketball Game Preview

A look at the matchups between SMU and Miami of Ohio as both teams prepare for their Wednesday night First Four game in Dayton, Ohio. This is expected to be a very exciting First Four game between the SMU Mustangs (20–13) and the Miami of Ohio RedHawks (31–1).

SMU Mustangs News / SMU Mustangs on SI / March 15

SMU's NCAA Tournament Opponent, Time and Location of Game and More

SMU will play in one of the first four games in Dayton, OH, and they will face off against a fan favorite and Cinderella candidate. The Mustangs got rewarded by being selected for the NCAA Tournament, unlike last year, when SMU played in the NIT.

SMU Mustangs News / SMU Mustangs on SI / March 4

SMU Basketball Looking to Bring in a Top 5 Recruiting Class for 2027

SMU may not have any commitments for their 2027 recruiting class but they are getting in-person visits from top five high school recruits. Joe Tipton from On3 reports that SMU will host two five-star recruits in Reese Alston and Ryan Hampton.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / January 3

Caleb Wilson gets his ankle broken during North Carolina-SMU game

No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels star freshman Caleb Wilson has quite a collection of amazing plays in the 2025-26 college basketball season, but a moment in the second half of Saturday’s matchup against the SMU Mustangs is certainly not going to be part of his highlight montage.

No. 12 North Carolina's defense nonexistent in concerning loss to SMU

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 3

No. 12 UNC's defense nonexistent in concerning loss to SMU

No. 12 North Carolina's defense nonexistent in concerning loss to SMU

The Tar Heels had no answer for SMU senior Boopie Miller, who went off for 27 points (10-of-13 FG) and 12 assists.

Caleb Wilson gets his ankle broken during North Carolina-SMU game

SEC-opening loss shows how far Kentucky is from conference elite

Isaiah Evans stands out as No. 6 Duke edges Florida State

Colorado edges Arizona State to claim first Big 12 road win in 15 years

Nebraska pleads with Cornhuskers fans: Stop storming the court

Notre Dame coach charges referee after losing on controversial 4-point play call

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 3

SMU nearly chokes, but holds on to upset No. 17 Arizona in Holiday Bowl

Friday's Holiday Bowl between SMU and No. 17 Arizona wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicated, but it wasn't a stress-free victory for the Mustangs.

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 4

Missed opportunities doom Arkansas women in loss to SMU

Kelsi Musick and the Arkansas Razorbacks had an opportunity to get back on track on Thursday. What ensued was a game full of missed opportunities for the Razorbacks.

No. 25 Arkansas gets statement win over No. 6 Louisville

Biggest winners from 2026 CFB recruiting early signing day

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

Mario Cristobal News / Yardbarker / November 1

November misery continues for No. 10 Miami under Mario Cristobal with upset loss at SMU

It often isn't how a team starts but how it finishes in college football that's most important. And once again, during the Mario Cristobal era, the Miami Hurricanes are only getting worse as the season progresses.

No. 15 Virginia tops Cal for seventh straight, stays perfect in ACC

Florida State rolls Wake Forest to end ACC winless drought

Kansas defeats Oklahoma State behind productive rushing attack

Nate Sheppard, Darian Mensah propel Duke past Clemson

Mason Heintschel keeps Pittsburgh offense rolling in road win at Stanford

SMU Mustangs News / Yardbarker / October 22

SMU HC Rhett Lashlee provides injury update on QB Kevin Jennings

The SMU Mustangs have to feel pretty good about where they're at as the final stretch of this 2025 college football season quickly approaches.

SMU puts unblemished ACC mark on line at Wake Forest

The 25 greatest players in ACC football history

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 29

Five candidates to replace Sam Pittman at Arkansas

The Arkansas Razorbacks of the powerhouse Southeastern Conference are searching for a new head coach after athletics director Hunter Yurachek fired Sam Pittman on Sunday.

Pittman fired at Arkansas; Bobby Petrino takes over on interim basis

Oregon, Ole Miss rewarded for big wins with top four rankings

Is Lincoln Riley to blame for USC's crushing loss to Illinois?

CFB Week 5 winners, losers

Ranked CFB teams whiffed on Friday but fared a lot better on Saturday

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 6

Unranked Baylor storms back, upsets No. 17 SMU in 2OT thriller

Baylor stormed back from 14 points down in the fourth quarter to defeat No. 17 SMU in Dallas.

Prestigious college football programs with current notable championship droughts

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

Why SMU HC Rhett Lashlee is wrong about SEC's depth

SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee has to feel like he's playing with house money, so it's no wonder he's being brash and bold.

Mark Stoops tips hand as to who will be Kentucky's starting QB

UNC's Bill Belichick lands in surprising spot in ranking of ACC coaches

Nick Saban responds to speculation about coaching return amid NFL rumors

Five SEC games that will shape the College Football Playoff

The 25 most important college football storylines from the 21st century

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

Journalist goes off on SMU HC Rhett Lashlee after SEC remarks

The trash-talking has already begun with the college football season rapidly approaching.

SMU coach Rhett Lashlee calls SEC a 'top-heavy' league

The 25 greatest college football players from the 21st century

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 11, 2025

SMU Surges to No. 14 in ESPN’s Future Power Rankings

The days of SMU being a college football afterthought are over. Following a headline-grabbing 2024 season that saw the Mustangs storm into the ACC, make it to the conference title, and crash the College Football Playoff, ESPN’s Future Power Rankings now place SMU at No.

College Football News / College Football News / June 9, 2025

SMU Football Preview 2025: The Mustangs Are Built To Do It Again

Well that worked. Before last season, SMU hadn't won a regular season game against a Power Five-now-Power-Four program against anyone by TCU since 2010.