No. 8 SMU looks to complete unbeaten run through ACC in conference title game vs. No. 18 Clemson
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No. 8 SMU looks to complete unbeaten run through ACC in conference title game vs. No. 18 Clemson

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! But I think we’ve been in this game two of the last three years.” If the Mustangs win they’ll likely wrap up a first-round bye in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff. No Hurricanes Swinney said if the Tigers win the national title he’ll invite Syracuse coach Fran Brown to Clemson to ride with him in the championship parade. Jennings’ journey SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings will be playing in his second straight conference championship game. “He’s an all-purpose player.” SMU lost two of its top receivers to season-ending injuries midway through its conference schedule: tight end RJ Maryland — the son of former No.

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AP Player of the Week: Arizona State's Cam Skattebo put up big numbers again in Big 12 title game
2 weeks ago

AP Player of the Week: Arizona State's Cam Skattebo put up big numbers again in Big 12 title game

Hindustan Times  

The Associated Press national player of the week in college football for Week 15 of the season: Cam Skattebo, Arizona State HT Image Cam Skattebo continued his late-season tear with 170 yards rushing, 208 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns in Arizona State's 45-19 win over Iowa State in the Big 12 championship game. Runner-up Boise State running back and Heisman …

College Football Playoff bracket revealed: Oregon No. 1 overall, SMU gets in over Alabama
2 weeks, 1 day ago

College Football Playoff bracket revealed: Oregon No. 1 overall, SMU gets in over Alabama

New York Times  

Follow live updates and reaction to the 12-team College Football Playoff field. The first 12-team College Football Playoff will include SMU but not Alabama. The Crimson Tide were the first team out of the field when the selection committee released its final ranking Sunday, setting the bracket for the first expansive, pro-style playoff in the history of major college football: …

Clemson vs. SMU: How to watch, picks, odds for ACC Championship Game
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Clemson vs. SMU: How to watch, picks, odds for ACC Championship Game

New York Times  

Texas and Oregon aren’t the only teams making conference title games in their first seasons in a new league. SMU also pulled off the feat in the ACC after going 8-0 in conference play and now enters the title game as a small favorite against Clemson in the first-ever meeting between these teams. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is 8-1 in …

No. 18 Clemson needs to slow down SMU QB Kevin Jennings to win 9th ACC title game, secure CFP spot
2 weeks, 3 days ago

No. 18 Clemson needs to slow down SMU QB Kevin Jennings to win 9th ACC title game, secure CFP spot

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Key matchup SMU QB Kevin Jennings vs. Clemson secondary: Jennings made his first start as SMU’s quarterback in last year’s American Athletic Conference championship game after Preston Stone broke his left leg in the regular-season finale. He’s also excelled with his running ability with six rushing …

SMU’s ‘Pony Express’ ride to the top of the ACC in its league debut makes Dickerson proud
2 weeks, 4 days ago

SMU’s ‘Pony Express’ ride to the top of the ACC in its league debut makes Dickerson proud

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! DALLAS — There were times when Eric Dickerson said SMU should just shut down its football program for good in the aftermath of becoming the only school ever given the NCAA’s so-called death penalty. Now Dickerson, one of the stars from SMU’s previous heyday, is among …

No. 9 SMU beats Cal 38-6. Up next, the ACC title game in Mustangs’ 1st season in the conference
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

No. 9 SMU beats Cal 38-6. Up next, the ACC title game in Mustangs’ 1st season in the conference

Live Mint  

DALLAS — Kevin Jennings threw for 225 yards and two touchdowns as ninth-ranked SMU completed a sweep of its first Atlantic Coast Conference schedule with a penalty-plagued 38-6 win over California on Saturday. The Mustangs were already locked into next week's championship game in their ACC debut before closing the regular season with their 17th consecutive win in a league …

No. 9 SMU beats Cal 38-6. Up next, the ACC title game in Mustangs’ 1st season in the conference
3 weeks, 1 day ago

No. 9 SMU beats Cal 38-6. Up next, the ACC title game in Mustangs’ 1st season in the conference

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! DALLAS — Kevin Jennings threw for 225 yards and two touchdowns as ninth-ranked SMU completed a sweep of its first Atlantic Coast Conference schedule with a penalty-plagued 38-6 win over California on Saturday. The Mustangs were already locked into next week’s championship game in their ACC …

No. 9 SMU looks for undefeated ACC slate in debut when finishing regular season against Cal
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

No. 9 SMU looks for undefeated ACC slate in debut when finishing regular season against Cal

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! SMU has already clinched a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game in its league debut, and is up to ninth in the College Football Playoff rankings. Cal is also in its first ACC season, and is coming off a fourth-quarter comeback for a win …

No. 9 SMU kept champion mindset in move to ACC and is already in title game before finale vs. Cal
3 weeks, 5 days ago

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

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “So just having a reminder that we can do it.” After winning the American Athletic Conference title last year, the ninth-ranked Mustangs will now play in the ACC championship game — and maybe the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff — no matter what happens in their …

SEC losses are big gains for SMU and Indiana in latest College Football Playoff rankings
3 weeks, 5 days ago

SEC losses are big gains for SMU and Indiana in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Southeastern Conference’s losses were almost everyone else’s gain in the College Football Playoff rankings, with SMU nudging its way into the top 12 and Indiana staying in the mix at No. “They dropped five but we still felt their body of work was strong enough …

SMU routs Virginia, clinches spot in ACC Championship Game
1 month ago

SMU routs Virginia, clinches spot in ACC Championship Game

New York Times  

SMU is headed to the ACC Championship Game in its first season in the league. Its 7-0 ACC record is the best by a team jumping from a mid-major league to a power conference since at least 1978, according to SMU. The Mustangs beat Tulane to win the American Athletic Conference crown last year. The stakes are higher this year …

SMU’s Jennings is making a name for himself with the Mustangs one win away from the ACC title game
1 month ago

SMU’s Jennings is making a name for himself with the Mustangs one win away from the ACC title game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Former Alabama coach Nick Saban repeatedly heaps praise on him during ESPN’s “College GameDay.” “I mean, Coach Saban talks about him every week, so it’s making it hard for him to be slept on,” SMU coach Rhett Lashlee said this week. “You think about when he …

No. 13 SMU is closing in on spot in ACC title game as Miami and Clemson remain in the race
1 month ago

No. 13 SMU is closing in on spot in ACC title game as Miami and Clemson remain in the race

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! That’s why SMU coach Rhett Lashlee isn’t ready to talk about his team being one win away from a spot in the championship game in its first year in the conference. So I’m trying to stay focused on that.” SMU remained unbeaten in the league by …

No. 14 SMU moves closer to ACC title game by beating Boston College 38-28 for 7th win in a row
1 month ago

No. 14 SMU moves closer to ACC title game by beating Boston College 38-28 for 7th win in a row

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Kevin Jennings threw for 298 yards and three touchdowns and Brashard Smith ran for 120 yards with a score as SMU beat Boston College 38-28 on Saturday, going ahead to stay after the Eagles had opened the second half with a touchdown. “We get preached on …

Clemson rallies past Pitt, stays in the hunt for ACC title game appearance
1 month, 1 week ago

Clemson rallies past Pitt, stays in the hunt for ACC title game appearance

New York Times  

Clemson entered the final 90 seconds of the fourth quarter against Pitt on Saturday afternoon with 8 total rushing yards. And with the score, he kept alive Clemson’s chances of sneaking into the ACC Championship Game — and, as a result, its hopes of reaching the College Football Playoff. Clemson led 17-7 at halftime, but the Panthers tied the game …

No. 17 Clemson looks to keep ACC title game hopes alive against suddenly struggling Pitt
1 month, 1 week ago

No. 17 Clemson looks to keep ACC title game hopes alive against suddenly struggling Pitt

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Tigers can keep its hopes of reaching the ACC title game alive with a victory over the suddenly struggling Panthers, who have dropped two straight following a 7-0 start. FACTS & FIGURES This is the first meeting between the schools since the Panthers beat Clemson …

Lots at stake for No. 14 SMU, the CFP hopeful and newcomer atop ACC hosting Boston College
1 month, 1 week ago

Lots at stake for No. 14 SMU, the CFP hopeful and newcomer atop ACC hosting Boston College

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! SMU is the only of the 17 ACC teams without a league loss, but last season’s American Athletic Conference champion dropped a spot to 14th in the second CFP rankings released this week. Boston College has changed starting quarterbacks going into its final road game and …

ACC This Week: No. 4 Miami looks to move a step closer to league title game at Georgia Tech
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ACC This Week: No. 4 Miami looks to move a step closer to league title game at Georgia Tech

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 Miami at Georgia Tech, Saturday, noon ET Last week brought some clarity to the ACC race with two of the four undefeated teams in league play losing to set up a straight path to the title game for the Hurricanes and No. Georgia Tech posted …

SMU Returns to Campus for Crucial ACC Matchup Against No. 18 Pitt
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

SMU Returns to Campus for Crucial ACC Matchup Against No. 18 Pitt

Associated Press  

SMU returns to action against No. 18 Pitt in a highly anticipated matchup. The Mustangs have been on a roll, winning their last 13 regular-season conference games and averaging 50.5 points over their last 12 home games. However, they will face a tough test against a Pitt team that is looking to bounce back after a disappointing season.

Unlikely Showdown: No. 18 Pitt Takes on No. 20 SMU in a Battle for ACC Domination
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unlikely Showdown: No. 18 Pitt Takes on No. 20 SMU in a Battle for ACC Domination

Associated Press  

No. 18 Pittsburgh and No. 20 SMU clash in an unexpected ACC matchup. The Panthers are looking to get their first win of the season, while the Mustangs have won all five games since Kevin Jennings took over as the starting quarterback. This is the first regular-season meeting between the schools since 1948.

Clemson's Perfect Run vs. Louisville: Key Matchup in ACC Play
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Clemson's Perfect Run vs. Louisville: Key Matchup in ACC Play

Associated Press  

Clemson seeks to maintain their perfect record against Louisville on Saturday night in the ACC play. Both teams are evenly matched, with Louisville having a balanced offense and Clemson boasting a strong defense. The key matchup will be the pressure applied on Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough, who has been a consistent passer throughout his career. The Tigers have a significant …

Clemson's November Showdown: Louisville's Offense a Daunting Test for the Tigers
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Clemson's November Showdown: Louisville's Offense a Daunting Test for the Tigers

Associated Press  

Clemson faces a challenging November schedule, starting with a tough matchup against Louisville. The Tigers, who have shown resilience in recent weeks, will need to maintain their focus and avoid costly mistakes to secure their championship hopes. The team's offensive prowess and the Cardinals' defense will be key factors in determining the outcome of this intriguing matchup.

SMU's Unbeatable Streak Put to Test as No. 20 Panthers Aim to Knock Off Mustangs in ACC Showdown
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SMU's Unbeatable Streak Put to Test as No. 20 Panthers Aim to Knock Off Mustangs in ACC Showdown

Associated Press  

SMU remains undefeated in the ACC, currently sitting at 7-1, and will face No. 18 Pittsburgh in a crucial matchup this Saturday night. The Mustangs' impressive performance this season has them poised to reach the 12-team College Football Playoff, but they will need to overcome challenges and maintain their physical prowess throughout the remaining games.

SMU vs. Duke: Can the Mustangs keep their ACC title hopes alive?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

SMU vs. Duke: Can the Mustangs keep their ACC title hopes alive?

Associated Press  

No. 22 SMU and Duke face off in a crucial matchup for the ACC championship chase this weekend. The Blue Devils are looking to bounce back after a tough loss to Florida State last week, while the Mustangs are seeking their first ACC win since their first season. Both teams have strong offenses and defenses, making this a highly anticipated …

SMU Dominates No. 22 Louisville, Clinches Crucial Victory
2 months, 2 weeks ago

SMU Dominates No. 22 Louisville, Clinches Crucial Victory

Associated Press  

SMU emerges victorious against No. 22 Louisville, extending their winning streak to three games. Jennings shines with 281 passing yards and 113 rushing yards, securing the win with a last-minute touchdown. Louisville's offense struggles to find rhythm, ultimately falling short of securing a comeback victory.

SMU vs. Louisville: A Battle for First Place in the ACC
2 months, 2 weeks ago

SMU vs. Louisville: A Battle for First Place in the ACC

Associated Press  

SMU and Louisville clash in a highly anticipated matchup for first place in the ACC. The Mustangs, coming off a strong start against Florida State, seek to extend their winning streak against the Cardinals. Both teams have strengths and weaknesses to navigate, with the Cardinals hoping to bounce back from their non-conference loss to Notre Dame. Key matchups to watch …

SMU dominates struggling Florida State 42-16 to win its ACC debut
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SMU dominates struggling Florida State 42-16 to win its ACC debut

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! DALLAS — Kevin Jennings passed for a career-high three touchdowns and Kobe Wilson returned one of three SMU interceptions 82 yards for a score as the Mustangs beat Florida State 42-16 on Saturday night before a sellout crowd in their ACC debut. DJ Uiagalelei was 12-for-30 …

SMU’s first ACC game against Florida State loses some luster with Seminoles’ struggles
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SMU’s first ACC game against Florida State loses some luster with Seminoles’ struggles

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! KEY MATCHUP SMU QB Kevin Jennings vs. Florida State’s pass rush. Uiagalelei has yet to lead the offense to 300 yards total offense in a game in his Florida State debut coming off stints at Clemson and Oregon State. The Seminoles do still have one streak …

ACC Week 1: No. 14 Clemson opens season against national title favorite in No. 1 Georgia in Atlanta
3 months, 3 weeks ago

ACC Week 1: No. 14 Clemson opens season against national title favorite in No. 1 Georgia in Atlanta

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Tigers open the season in the biggest way possible against a Georgia squad that won the national title in 2021 and 2022 and remains bitter about missing the College Football Playoff a year ago. The Seminoles, picked to win the conference again this season, had …

New ACC member SMU hits the road to open season as substantial favorite at Nevada
4 months ago

New ACC member SMU hits the road to open season as substantial favorite at Nevada

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Mustangs are substantial favorites over a Nevada team that last season went 2-10 and was outscored by an average of 16.1 points per game. The Mustangs hope membership in a power conference and the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff will help get them back among …

Andy Enfield says he wouldn’t be SMU’s coach if the Mustangs weren’t going to the ACC
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Andy Enfield says he wouldn’t be SMU’s coach if the Mustangs weren’t going to the ACC

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Andy Enfield went from Florida Gulf Coast’s “Dunk City” and the Sweet 16 to Los Angeles, and now Dallas to take over the SMU program that is headed to the Atlantic Coast Conference with a 36-year drought since winning an NCAA Tournament game. The last time the Mustangs won in the NCAA Tournament was a first-round game against …

SMU will face Boston College in the Fenway Bowl for its first taste of ACC play
11 months, 3 weeks ago

SMU will face Boston College in the Fenway Bowl for its first taste of ACC play

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “It’s a neat way to kind of start to welcome you guys into the ACC,” BC coach Jeff Hafley said Wednesday at the Fenway Bowl media day. In a quote that could only make sense in modern college football, SMU coach Rhett Lashlee said Wednesday: “Normally …

No. 17 SMU gets an ACC prequel when it faces Boston College in the Fenway Bowl
11 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 17 SMU gets an ACC prequel when it faces Boston College in the Fenway Bowl

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 17 SMU vs. Boston College, Dec. 28, 11 a.m. Eastern FanDuel Sportsbook College Line: SMU by 10 1/2 Series record: SMU leads 1-0. 17 Tulane in the American Athletic Conference championship game for its ninth straight win, SMU had been hoping for an invite to a …

Jennings, dominant defense carry No. 25 SMU to AAC title, 26-14 over Tulane
1 year ago

Jennings, dominant defense carry No. 25 SMU to AAC title, 26-14 over Tulane

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! As Jennings came to the sideline, Mustangs coach Rhett Lashlee told him, “That wasn’t your fault.” “I know,” Jennings answered, and proceeded to play with the poise that SMU needed against a Tulane team that had won 10 straight and was trying to repeat as American …

No. 8 Alabama knocks off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 for SEC title. Both teams await postseason fate
1 year ago

No. 8 Alabama knocks off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 for SEC title. Both teams await postseason fate

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! ATLANTA — After handing Georgia its first loss in nearly two years, Alabama mixed a raucous celebration of its latest Southeastern Conference championship with a whole lot of lobbying for a College Football Playoff spot that no one could’ve envisioned in September. “Georgia is number one, …

No. 15 Louisville relishing chance for first ACC championship berth after 9 nine years of trying
1 year ago

No. 15 Louisville relishing chance for first ACC championship berth after 9 nine years of trying

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! For all the summer aspirations of competing for a title, the Cardinals were adjusting to Jeff Brohm, a native son and program great who accepted his alma mater’s second overture last December four years after turning it down while building Purdue into a Big Ten contender. …

AP Top 25 Takeaways: No. 1 Georgia vs. the field; season-changing injury for No. 4 Florida State
1 year, 1 month ago

AP Top 25 Takeaways: No. 1 Georgia vs. the field; season-changing injury for No. 4 Florida State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! This season college football fans have been told it’s Ohio against the World, Michigan vs. Everybody, Oregon vs. Two weeks before College Football Playoff selection Sunday, it’s really Georgia against the field. 19 Arizona beats Arizona State, the Wildcats would reach the conference title game in …

No. 9 Clemson hopes changes at quarterback, coordinator lead the Tigers back to the CFP
1 year, 4 months ago

No. 9 Clemson hopes changes at quarterback, coordinator lead the Tigers back to the CFP

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney hopes changes at quarterback and offensive coordinator lead his ninth-ranked Tigers back to the College Football Playoff. But the Tigers rebounded last season for their seventh ACC crown in eight years, although they missed out on college football’s final …

ACC football preview 2023: Can anyone threaten Florida State and Clemson?
1 year, 4 months ago

ACC football preview 2023: Can anyone threaten Florida State and Clemson?

New York Times  

Editor’s note: ACC presidents have voted to add Stanford, Cal and SMU It’s no secret that Florida State, Clemson and a few other schools in the Atlantic Coast Conference aren’t happy they’re about to fall behind in the race for TV dollars. Read all of our conference previews: American | Big Ten | Big 12 | Pac-12| MAC | Mountain …

Old-school Dabo Swinney keeps Clemson on top in ACC
1 year, 4 months ago

Old-school Dabo Swinney keeps Clemson on top in ACC

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney doesn’t use the transfer portal, prefers to promote from within his staff and once said he’d quit coaching if players were paid, which has come to pass under name, image and likeness earnings. Having the Seminoles back in the …

ACC wide open after league’s disappointing opening week
3 years, 3 months ago

ACC wide open after league’s disappointing opening week

Associated Press  

The Atlantic Coast Conference crown seems up for grabs after the league’s disappointing opening week performance. “As a coach, it doesn’t lighten the burden of how you played, but you say, ‘OK, this is college football, this is Week 1,’” Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott said. “If you all got your salaries docked for making mistakes in preseason rankings, you …

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