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SMU Mustangs

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SMU Mustangs is 8-4 on the season, 5-6-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +11.8. SMU Mustangs carries one of the heaviest travel loads in the FBS, ranked 26th with 9,215 miles travelled this season — a meaningful fatigue factor for away games; they have also qualified for the postseason this season.

Conference: Atlantic Coast Conference
Stadium: Gerald J. Ford Stadium, University Park, TX
Power Rating: +11.8
HFA Rating:3.2 pts
Record: 8-4
ATS: 5-6-1
O/U: 4-7-1

2025 Schedule & Results

Location
Opponent
Result / Date
ATS
O/U
vs
East Texas A&M
W 42-13
Push
Push
vs
Baylor
L 45-48
L
Over
at
Missouri State
W 28-10
L
Under
at
TCU
L 24-35
L
Under
vs
Syracuse
W 31-18
L
Under
vs
Stanford
W 34-10
W
Under
at
Clemson
W 35-24
W
Over
at
Wake Forest
L 12-13
L
Under
vs
Miami
W 26-20
W
Under
at
Boston College
W 45-13
W
Over
vs
Louisville
W 38-6
W
Under
at
California
L 35-38
L
Over
vs
Arizona
W 24-19
Push
Push

2025 Season Travel Profile

9,215 miles — ranked 26th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0—1,475 mi1,475 mi
Week 1East Texas A&MHome (0 mi)1,475 mi
Week 2BaylorHome (0 mi)1,475 mi
Week 3Missouri State360 mi1,835 mi
Week 4TCU35 mi1,870 mi
Week 5—Bye
Week 6SyracuseHome (0 mi)1,870 mi
Week 7StanfordHome (0 mi)1,870 mi
Week 8Clemson812 mi2,682 mi
Week 9Wake Forest969 mi3,651 mi
Week 10MiamiHome (0 mi)3,651 mi
Week 11Boston College1,543 mi5,194 mi
Week 12—Bye
Week 13LouisvilleHome (0 mi)5,194 mi
Week 14California1,475 mi6,668 mi

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Missed opportunity for ACC title game

SMU lost 38-35 to Cal, squandering a chance to clinch a berth in the ACC championship game for the second straight year. The loss drops them to 8-4 overall and 6-2 in conference play, ending their title hopes.

Slow start and defensive struggles

The Mustangs fell behind 24-7 after allowing 21 unanswered points in the second quarter. Cal scored 38 points, the second-most allowed by SMU this season, and gained 452 yards, the third-most by an opponent, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.

Offensive resilience but late-game failure

SMU rallied to take a 35-31 lead with 2:22 remaining, but the defense couldn't hold, allowing a 75-yard touchdown drive. A missed 52-yard field goal with 8 seconds left sealed the loss, showing an inability to finish.

Key players' performances

Quarterback Kevin Jennings threw for 250 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Running back Chris Johnson Jr. rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries, providing a strong ground game that wasn't enough to overcome the deficit.

Bowl game outlook

SMU will await a bowl invitation after the loss. The team must address slow starts and defensive lapses to be competitive in their postseason matchup, as they've shown inconsistency on the road in conference play.

Sources

Schedule & Results

Power Ratings & HFA

SMU Mustangs — 8-4 overall, 5-6-1 ATS, power rating +11.8.