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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.

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SMU Mustangs News / SwimSwam / August 21

SMU Lands #5 Diver Grant Cates for 2025

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Rhett Lashlee News / Yardbarker / July 28

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

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Rhett Lashlee News / Athlon Sports / July 23

What SMU's Rhett Lashlee said at ACC Media Day

At the 2025 ACC Media Days, SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee delivered a confident and energized message about his program’s rise. After making the College Football Playoff in SMU’s first full season with the ACC, Lashlee took time to reflect on the university’s growth and the opportunities ahead.

SMU Mustangs News / Yardbarker / July 23

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

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Rhett Lashlee News / College Football News / July 23

ACC Media Days: SMU Head Coach Rhett Lashlee on Life in a Power Conference

SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee didn’t hold back when asked about the challenges of competing in the ACC. Speaking Tuesday at ACC Media Days, Lashlee used his team’s struggles to overcome as an example of how brutal the league can be every week.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 2

SMU Lands ESPN 300 Linebacker Over Georgia And Michigan

SMU scored a massive recruiting victory on Tuesday when Kenneth Goodwin III, a highly touted 2026 linebacker from Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance,

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 11

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

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.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 4

SMU Football Makes Underrated Hire After Playoff Season

Rhett Lashlee and SMU Football have added a former Texas high school offensive coordinator to his support staff. According to Mike Roach of 247Sports, former North Texas staffer Matthew McHugh has taken over as the Mustangs director of player personnel. For SMU, this is an underrated hire in the Lone Star State.

Rhett Lashlee News / Athlon Sports / June 1

SMU Football Faces Backlash After Team GPA Under Rhett Lashlee Surfaces

The SMU football program found itself at the center of social media mockery this week. After celebrating an academic milestone they felt was impressive,

College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 23

SMU Football Sends Clear Message to SEC School with 2026 Commitment

When North Forney’s Ryan Gilbert stepped to the mic during his spring game, he didn’t just announce a college decision—he made a statement. The three-star defensive back, long expected to join Oklahoma, shocked the college football world by committing to SMU.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 5

SMU Football recruiting surge signals power shift in DWF

Once seen as a regional program on the outside looking in, the SMU Mustangs have transformed into a recruiting juggernaut, especially in the high-stakes Dallas-Fort Worth battleground.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 4

SMU gets four-star receiver over SEC powerhouse programs

The SMU Mustangs picked up a huge recruiting win on Sunday. Four-star receiver Aljour Miles announced he would be headed to Dallas. The Kaufman (Texas) prospect had offers from several top programs around the country, but will stay close to home.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 4

SEC Powerhouses Lose Key Recruiting Battle To SMU On Sunday

The SMU Mustangs fought off some major SEC programs to secure a key recruiting win on Sunday. Head coach Rhett Lashlee and Co. made the ACC championship

SMU Mustangs News / Athlon Sports / April 29

SMU Mustangs unveil heartfelt tribute helmet designed by 11-year-old cancer survivor

When the SMU Mustangs took the field for their spring game on April 25, the buzz wasn’t about the quarterback battle or new play calls — it was about a helmet.

Brashard Smith News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 24

SMU RB/WR Brashard Smith Visiting Four Teams

SMU RB Brashard Smith told Josh Tolentino at his pro day that he has official visits upcoming with four teams. That list includes the Cowboys, Texans, Vikings and Bears.

Brashard Smith News / The 33rd Team / March 10

Brashard Smith 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For SMU Mustangs RB

Height: 5092 (verified) Weight: 195lbs (verified) Year: Senior Pro Comparison: Duke Johnson SMU Mustangs running back Brashard Smith is a speedy, explosive runner who offers an upside play for NFL teams.

SMU Mustangs News / Last Word On Sports / February 20

SMU’s Tournament Chances in Strong ACC Debut Season

A transition to a power conference shouldn’t be this simple, but the ACC is no ordinary power conference. Led by guard Kevin “Boopie” Miller and star freshman center Samet Yigitoglu, SMU sits at 20-6 overall with an 11-4 record in their debut season following a thrashing of Notre Dame on Wednesday night.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 21