
FSU’s Narrow Defeat to SMU Exposes Growing Issues
Florida State fell to SMU 27‑24 on September 7, 2024, despite outgaining the Mustangs in total yards and conversion efficiency, with turnovers, penalties and missed opportunities proving decisive.
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Florida State fell to SMU 27‑24 on September 7, 2024, despite outgaining the Mustangs in total yards and conversion efficiency, with turnovers, penalties and missed opportunities proving decisive.

SMU opened its season with a 27‑24 win over Florida State, highlighted by a 430‑yard passing performance from quarterback Kevin Jennings and a late field goal by Nick Reed.

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.

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.

College football's ever‑changing rosters make wide receiver rankings volatile, prompting fantasy analysts to target high‑scoring, pass‑heavy offenses when building their 2026 draft boards.

Yahoo Sports is set to launch its first collegiate fantasy football league this August, and SMU’s standout players are already making waves in the rankings.

A look at how Alabama’s 2026 schedule stacks up, from the weakest opponent to the marquee showdown against Georgia, and what it means for the Crimson Tide’s season.

SMU enters the game with a strong recent record, while Virginia Tech brings a new quarterback into the fold. The contest is scheduled for Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.

The Hokies will meet the Mustangs in Dallas on November 6, 2026, in a game that pits a rising SMU program against a Virginia Tech squad eager to prove its resilience.