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In Tallahassee, SMU beat Florida State 27-24, snapping the Seminoles' unbeaten streak and unveiling a unique postgame ritual that traces back to shared experiences among the coaching staff.
A sudden transformer failure halted the Monday night college football matchup, yet SMU overcame the adversity to claim a narrow victory.
A power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium just before kickoff forced SMU and Florida State to play without any in‑stadium communication, prompting coaches to revert to hand signals and fans to embrace an old‑school atmosphere.
A transformer failure at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee plunged the College Football Playoff matchup between No. 20 SMU and Florida State into darkness, forcing a delay and a brief locker‑room pause before play could resume.
A planned Labor Day night game between Florida State and SMU at Doak Campbell Stadium was halted by a power outage, with officials working to restore electricity and a 10‑minute warm‑up scheduled once power returns.
A survey of 125 college football programs finds that about 80% of fans are optimistic for the 2026 season, with Indiana and SMU expressing perfect confidence, while Baylor, Boston College and Clemson see steep drops, and coaching changes, NIL deals and the transfer portal shape the overall sentiment.
The Mustangs Mic’d Up podcast returns on August 26, featuring Coach Rhett Lashlee, co‑hosts Rich Phillips and Breanna Sorensen, and a lineup of multi‑sport coaches and student‑athletes across five Dallas venues.
After a flawless 8‑0 ACC run, a Holiday Bowl win and a College Football Playoff berth, SMU returns with a revamped roster, a seasoned coaching staff and a schedule designed to chase another conference crown.
Coach Rhett Lashlee and quarterback Kevin Jennings detail the four essential ingredients — competitiveness, SEC West dominance, overcoming past playoff hurdles, and financial stability — that could finally propel SMU into the College Football Playoff.
Building on Kevin Jennings' dual-threat experience, a fortified offensive line, and a revamped defense, SMU aims to navigate a lighter ACC slate, avoid late-game slip‑ups and secure an 11‑1 record that could deliver an automatic College Football Playoff invitation.
The offseason buzz centers on the programs positioned to break into the College Football Playoff, highlighting quarterback developments, coaching continuity and schedule advantages that could tip the balance.
Mario Cristobal’s rise to the top of the ACC coach rankings reflects a dramatic turnaround at Miami, while Dabo Swinney’s fall to second signals a new era of competition.
The ACC Network’s August schedule introduces a series of exclusive interviews with ACC football coaches and players, a play‑calling forum with veteran strategists, and a road‑trip segment that visits key campuses as the conference builds toward the 2026 season
Notre Dame’s head coach Marcus Freeman chose not to participate in the 2024 preseason US LBM Coaches Poll, a departure from previous years. His absence coincides with the Irish securing a No. 5 preseason ranking and five first‑place votes, reflecting a broader pattern among top coaches who increasingly delegate ballot responsibilities.
Marcus Freeman, head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, chose not to participate in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll, delegating the task to his staff. The omission comes as the program pushes for a spot in the 2025 College Football Playoff, a selection process now driven by a committee rather than polls.
The latest preseason top‑25 poll highlights rising expectations for programs such as Boise State, Tennessee, SMU and Houston, while revealing critical quarterback situations and defensive upgrades that could shape the upcoming season.
SMU’s strong 2025 campaign, led by quarterback Kevin Jennings and a revamped defense, sets the stage for a pivotal matchup against Boston College in Dallas.
SMU's schedule features winnable games against UC Davis and Missouri State before a high‑stakes November clash with top‑ranked Notre Dame, a game that could reshape the College Football Playoff picture.
Clemson University is set to kick off its 2026 football season with a series of media appearances, including ACC Media Days in Charlotte and a season‑opening showdown against LSU in Baton Rouge.
With a fully fit Tait Reynolds, a new strength regimen, and several key players returning to health, Clemson looks to sharpen its roster ahead of camp.
The Atlantic Coast Conference is betting on expansion and coaching changes to turn its historically middling profile into a playoff contender.
Coach Rhett Lashlee and quarterback Kevin Jennings, backed by alumni Ann and Malcolm Holland, announced a state‑of‑the‑art recovery facility named for the senior quarterback, heralding a new chapter for Mustang athletics.
SMU’s latest tribute to senior quarterback Kevin Jennings includes a Heisman Trophy campaign and a campus‑named recovery center, reflecting his on‑field success and off‑field vision.
Despite overtures from Arkansas and a wave of coaching moves across the SEC, Rhett Lashlee elected to remain with Southern Methodist University, a decision that reflects a broader shift in how coaches evaluate stability, resources and ambition.