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 in bowl games, you don’t play conference foes. “We’re trying to set a tone for the ACC,” said quarterback Kevin Jennings, who replaced Stone and made his first career start in the AAC title game. “We found out real quickly, we aren’t a good baseball team.” FINALLY Boston College qualified for a bowl game in three of Hafley’s first four seasons in the Heights, but this will be his first time taking the field.

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Expanded College Football Playoff field draws more bets and on more teams
1 week, 4 days ago

Expanded College Football Playoff field draws more bets and on more teams

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “They don’t want to be standing there and not have a ticket on some of these long-shot teams.” Expanding the playoff field from four to 12 teams this year meant more betting in general on college football and more varieties of wagering on the postseason. “We’re …

SMU to visit Penn State in opening CFP round with Boise State awaiting the winner in the Fiesta Bowl
2 weeks, 1 day ago

SMU to visit Penn State in opening CFP round with Boise State awaiting the winner in the Fiesta Bowl

Associated Press  

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — SMU had an anxious morning awaiting word from the College Football Playoff committee. SMU earned the CFP’s last at-large selection on Sunday and will open the College Football Playoff at Penn State on Dec. 21, with the winner moving on to face Boise State and electric running back Ashton Jeanty in the Dec. 31 Fiesta Bowl. “Brands …

Alabama left out of playoff as committee rewards SMU’s wins over Crimson Tide’s strong schedule
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Alabama left out of playoff as committee rewards SMU’s wins over Crimson Tide’s strong schedule

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The College Football Playoff committee took SMU’s wins over Alabama’s strength of schedule, picking the Mustangs for the final at-large spot Sunday after a furious public debate and days of lobbying and arguing over which teams should make the 12-team field. “We had an extremely challenging …

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: …

No. 8 SMU looks to complete unbeaten run through ACC in conference title game vs. No. 18 Clemson
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

SMU’s ‘Pony Express’ ride to the top of the ACC in its league debut makes Dickerson proud
2 weeks, 5 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 …

Weekend of upsets jumbles the College Football Playoff field ahead of ‘Rivalry Week’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Weekend of upsets jumbles the College Football Playoff field ahead of ‘Rivalry Week’

CNN  

CNN — After a weekend of chaos on the gridiron, the College Football Playoff picture looks markedly different this week. In the CFP format, the five highest ranked conference champions are automatically placed into the 12-team field, with the four highest ranked conference champions receiving a bye straight into the quarterfinals. Ross D. Franklin/AP Rivalry Week Thanksgiving weekend marks the …

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. 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 …

No. 14 SMU is the ACC leader with CFP hopes while Boston College is trying to get bowl eligible
1 month, 1 week ago

No. 14 SMU is the ACC leader with CFP hopes while Boston College is trying to get bowl eligible

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! SMU is alone atop the Atlantic Coast Conference standings and would get in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff by making and winning the conference championship game in its first season after moving up from the Group of Five. Boston College is playing its final road …

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 …

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.

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.

Louisville Regroups After Shocking Loss to Miami, Aiming to Maintain Top 25 Hopes
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Louisville Regroups After Shocking Loss to Miami, Aiming to Maintain Top 25 Hopes

Associated Press  

Louisville will look to regroup after falling short in a 52-45 shootout loss to Miami. The Cardinals have a tough task ahead against Boston College, who is not likely to get to bowl eligibility. Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough had a strong performance for the Cardinals, throwing for four touchdowns and rushing for 342 yards. Boston College's defense is led by …

Boston College seeks to win its opening two conference games for the first time since 2007
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Boston College seeks to win its opening two conference games for the first time since 2007

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Boston College hasn’t won its first two conference games since 2007 and hasn’t been 5-1 since 2008. A year ago Boston College had the edge up front, holding Virginia to two yards per rush and recorded five sacks in a 27-24 win. FACTS & FIGURES Virginia …

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’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 This Week: No. 24 Boston College at No. 6 Missouri highlights week without ACC games
3 months, 1 week ago

ACC This Week: No. 24 Boston College at No. 6 Missouri highlights week without ACC games

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Boston College has won its first two game s under first-year coach Bill O’Brien and got into the rankings for the first time since the 2018 season. Boston College is tied for second in the ACC in overall defense, allowing 214 yards per game. Georgia Tech’s …

No. 24 Boston College heads to No. 6 Missouri for ACC-SEC showdown of AP Top 25 teams
3 months, 1 week ago

No. 24 Boston College heads to No. 6 Missouri for ACC-SEC showdown of AP Top 25 teams

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Every game becomes harder.” Health check Luther Burden III, who left last week’s game in the second quarter with an illness, and fellow wide receiver Theo Wease Jr., who had 10 catches for 149 yards despite a sore hip, are both probable, Drinkwitz said this week. …

ACC newcomer SMU hosts BYU in its first game against another Power 4 opponent
3 months, 2 weeks ago

ACC newcomer SMU hosts BYU in its first game against another Power 4 opponent

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Atlantic Coast Conference newcomer SMU plays its first game against another Power Four opponent. Both teams are coming off big wins at home over FCS opponents, BYU 41-13 over Southern Illinois and SMU 59-7 against Houston Christian. KEY MATCHUP Anthony Booker Jr. and the SMU defense …

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 …

SMU embracing challenge of ‘moving up in weight class’ and joining Atlantic Coast Conference
5 months ago

SMU embracing challenge of ‘moving up in weight class’ and joining Atlantic Coast Conference

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I think it just speaks to the acknowledgement from our community, the SMU community, this isn’t just about athletics,” athletics director Rick Hart said. “That us off pretty bad and we are mad at that.. That’s a big motivator because now we know we just can’t …

Thomas Castellanos’ 2 fourth-quarter TDs lift BC over No. 17 SMU in Fenway Bowl
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Thomas Castellanos’ 2 fourth-quarter TDs lift BC over No. 17 SMU in Fenway Bowl

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 17 SMU 23-14 on Thursday in the Fenway Bowl at the home of the Boston Red Sox, snapping the Mustangs’ nine-game winning streak. We didn’t play very well today.” With the Mustangs moving to the Atlantic Coast Conference next season in a sweeping list of realignments …

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 …

Boston College to face No. 17 SMU in Fenway Bowl; preview of future ACC matchup
1 year ago

Boston College to face No. 17 SMU in Fenway Bowl; preview of future ACC matchup

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 17 SMU, Dec. 28, 11 a.m. TOP PLAYERS Boston College: QB Thomas Castellanos, 2,146 yards passing, 15 touchdowns; 957 yards, 11 touchdowns rushing. BOWL HISTORY Boston College: First appearance in Fenway Bowl, 28th bowl appearance overall. SMU: First appearance in Fenway Bowl, 20th bowl appearance overall.

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Back door to the College Football Playoff is likely to be blocked this season
1 year ago

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Back door to the College Football Playoff is likely to be blocked this season

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 Washington and Michael Penix Jr. used a bold fourth-and-1 play call and walkoff field goal to beat Washington State in the Apple Cup and stay unbeaten heading into the Pac-12 title game. A Tide team that needed a small miracle to beat an Auburn squad …

Miami crushes Boston College 45-20, snaps 3-game losing streak
1 year ago

Miami crushes Boston College 45-20, snaps 3-game losing streak

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! You’ve just got to get him the ball and he’ll make the play for you.” Restrepo caught six passes for 117 yards – giving him 993 receiving yards for the season – and Miami snapped a three-game losing streak. After a touchdown on the opening drive, …

SMU celebrates entrance into ACC. It’s quite the contrast from the death penalty days
1 year, 3 months ago

SMU celebrates entrance into ACC. It’s quite the contrast from the death penalty days

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “We’re finally back where we belong,” Miller told several hundred supporters in the football team’s indoor practice facility, an upgrade the Mustangs believe played a role in their move out of the Group of Five. “As several of the conference commissioners said to us,” Miller told …

ACC becomes latest super conference, expanding cross-country by adding Stanford, Cal and SMU
1 year, 3 months ago

ACC becomes latest super conference, expanding cross-country by adding Stanford, Cal and SMU

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Joining the ACC will ensure the Power Conference competitive infrastructure and long-term media revenues that are critical for our student-athletes to compete.” For the ACC, adding three schools will increase media rights revenue from its long-term deal with ESPN and allow the conference to spread much …

CFP deja vu: TCU in third, Ohio State lurking and lobbying
2 years ago

CFP deja vu: TCU in third, Ohio State lurking and lobbying

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Undefeated TCU has a Big 12 championship game to play, and the best the Buckeyes can do is try to tout what they had already done before last week’s 45-23 home loss to Michigan that kept them from reaching the Big Ten title game. “When you …

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