SMU eyes validation, Penn State eyes a breakthrough in College Football Playoff opener

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/20 3:25A Associated Press

When the Mustangs meet the Nittany Lions in the first round of the playoffs, they know there are people who think they have no right to be there.

No. 9 SMU kept champion mindset in move to ACC and is already in title game before finale vs. Cal

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/27 1:01A Associated Press

After winning the American Athletic Conference title last year, the ninth-ranked Mustangs will now play in the ACC championship game.

No. 13 SMU rewards Rhett Lashlee's smashing ACC debut with contract extension

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/22 11:17P Associated Press

SMU and coach Rhett Lashlee have agreed on a contract extension with the No. 13 Mustangs on track for a trip to the ACC title game.