SMU's Dykes apologizes to TCU over flag scuffle
SMU football coach Sonny Dykes apologized for any attempt by his players to plant a flag at midfield following the Mustangs' 42-34 victory over TCU at the home of the Horned Frogs.
2021 Season
2021 Schedule
4-0, 2nd in American
Scuffle ensues after SMU tries to plant flag on TCU logo (0:27)
SMU tops TCU 42-34 in 100th meeting of Dallas-area rivals
— SMU is halfway to another 8-0 start under coach Sonny Dykes after beating TCU in the 100th meeting of the Dallas-Fort Worth rivals.
Mordecai late TD pass lifts SMU past Louisiana Tech, 39-37
— Tanner Mordecai threw a 33-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Roberson Jr. on the final play to give SMU a 39-37 win at Louisiana Tech in a non-conference game Saturday.
College football's best: A Hail Mary for the win, an outrageous INT and 'Exit Sandman'
Here are the best moments on and off the field from college football's Week 3.
Hail Mary for the win! SMU beats LA Tech with miracle heave (0:53)
Mordecai tosses 4 TDs, SMU cruises past North Texas 35-12
— Tanner Mordecai passed for 312 yards and four touchdowns and SMU dominated the second half for a 35-12 victory over North Texas in nonconference play on Saturday.
Tanner Mordecai airs it out for 58-yard touchdown pass (0:32)
Tanner Mordecai connects for 30-yard TD pass (0:16)
Source: Transfer Mordecai to start at QB for SMU
Oklahoma transfer Tanner Mordecai beat out highly touted freshman Preston Stone for the SMU starting quarterback job, a source told ESPN, confirming a report by the Dallas Morning News.
College football's top 100 players for 2021: Spencer Rattler, Kayvon Thibodeaux and more
Which players will be the best this upcoming season? Our staff voted, and here's how it broke down, starting with Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler at the top.
College football recruiting notebook: NIL arms race and the wild post-dead period
We update you on the college football recruiting world, from the wild time after the dead period ended to the impact from NIL.
Ex-Oregon LB Slade-Matautia heading to SMU
After leading Oregon in tackles last season, linebacker Isaac Slade-Matautia is transferring to SMU.
SMU lands 5-star WR and OU decommit Hudson
Five-star wide receiver Jordan Hudson has committed to SMU. The No. 12 overall recruit in the Class of 2022, Hudson had previously committed to Oklahoma before reopening his recruitment in June.
Bill Connelly's mega offseason previews: AAC, Part II
Cincinnati fielded the best Group of 5 team since 2011, but the Bearcats will need to beat other strong AAC teams -- and Notre Dame -- for a playoff shot.
Which college football transfers will make an impact in 2021?
The NCAA has approved a one-time waiver that will allow transfers to have immediate eligibility. Who are the most important players to switch teams this offseason?
Ranking college football's 25 best offenses over the next three seasons
College football is increasingly becoming an offense-driven sport. So which teams are best positioned to take advantage?
What a 64-team college football tournament would look like in 2021
With the NCAA tournament finally here, we take our yearly look at how a 64-team college football tournament would play out.
How SMU signed its best class in decades preaching the gospel of Dallas
Ra'Shaad Samples, a 26-year-old running backs coach, helped the Mustangs double down on Dallas and turn SMU into a destination.
SMU names Leavitt as new defensive coordinator
SMU football has hired Florida Atlantic defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt for the same role, coach Sonny Dykes announced Wednesday.
Ex-OU TE Calcattera now says he'll play at SMU
Former Oklahoma tight end Grant Calcaterra, who in November said he was transferring to Auburn before changing his mind last week, announced that he will instead play for SMU next season.
QB Mordecai picks SMU following OU transfer
Tanner Mordecai will join what is likely to be an open competition for the starting SMU quarterback job after two-year starter Shane Buechele recently declared for the NFL draft.
QB Buechele to leave SMU, prepare for NFL draft
With an eye on the NFL draft, SMU quarterback Shane Buechele has elected to skip another year of eligibility with the Mustangs.
What to expect during the 2020 college football national signing day
From who will put a pen to paper to which college football teams have the most at stake, we break down everything around national signing day.
Frisco Bowl canceled amid SMU virus concerns
SMU will end its season with a 7-3 record as the Frisco Bowl was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns within the Mustangs' program. Their opponent, UTSA, will shift to the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl.
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2021 American Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 1-0 | 3-1 |
| SMU | 0-0 | 4-0 |
| Cincinnati | 0-0 | 3-0 |
| Memphis | 0-0 | 3-1 |
| UCF | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Temple | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Navy | 0-1 | 0-3 |
2021 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards317.514th
Rushing Yards232.316th
Points For43.0Tied-24th
Points Against23.0Tied-65th
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hudson | WR | Committed | 87 |
| Chace Biddle | S | Committed | 84 |
| Pierre Goree Jr. | S | Committed | 79 |
| C.J. Nelson | WR | Committed | 78 |
| Isaiah Smith | DE | Committed | 78 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | E. Doak Walker II | Heisman Memorial Trophy |
| 1947 | E. Doak Walker II | Maxwell Award |