SMU names former OC Rhett Lashlee as coach replacing Sonny Dykes
SMU hired Rhett Lashlee as its new head coach Monday, bringing back its former offensive coordinator to replace Sonny Dykes.
SMU hired Rhett Lashlee as its new head coach Monday, bringing back its former offensive coordinator to replace Sonny Dykes.
AP source: TCU set to introduce SMU’s Dykes as new coach
Sonny Dykes is set to be introduced as TCU's new coach on Tuesday after four seasons at SMU, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Sonny Dykes is set to be introduced as TCU's new coach on Tuesday after four seasons at SMU, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Tulsa holds off SMU 34-31 after climbing out of deep hole
Davis Brin passed for 244 yards and a touchdown, three different ball carriers also scored and Tulsa fended off SMU 34-31 in a see-saw game to end the regular season.
Davis Brin passed for 244 yards and a touchdown, three different ball carriers also scored and Tulsa fended off SMU 34-31 in a see-saw game to end the regular season.
Ridder does everything for No. 3 Cincinnati in rout of SMU
Desmond Ridder threw three touchdown passes, ran for another score and even caught a TD pass to help No. 3 Cincinnati roll past SMU 48-14.
Desmond Ridder threw three touchdown passes, ran for another score and even caught a TD pass to help No. 3 Cincinnati roll past SMU 48-14.
Mordecai, Siggers lead SMU, Mustangs romp past UCF, 55-28
Tanner Mordecai threw for 377 yards and three touchdowns and Tre Siggers ran for three scores as SMU crushed Central Florida 55-28
Tanner Mordecai threw for 377 yards and three touchdowns and Tre Siggers ran for three scores as SMU crushed Central Florida 55-28
Memphis holds off late rally from No. 23 SMU for 28-25 win
Seth Henigan threw for 392 yards and two touchdowns, and Memphis' defense stymied No. 23 SMU in a 28-25 victory over the Mustangs.
Seth Henigan threw for 392 yards and two touchdowns, and Memphis' defense stymied No. 23 SMU in a 28-25 victory over the Mustangs.
Reports: SMU offer to Sonny Dykes would make him one of top paid Group of 5 coaches
SMU has offered head coach Sonny Dykes a contract extension potentially worth as much as $4 million annually in an effort to keep him on the Hilltop, according to multiple reports.
SMU has offered head coach Sonny Dykes a contract extension potentially worth as much as $4 million annually in an effort to keep him on the Hilltop, according to multiple reports.
Jones returns kickoff 100 yards to lift Houston past SMU
Marcus Jones returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown with 17 seconds remaining to give Houston a 44-37 victory over No. 19 SMU on Saturday night.
Marcus Jones returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown with 17 seconds remaining to give Houston a 44-37 victory over No. 19 SMU on Saturday night.
No. 19 SMU visits Houston, looking to improve to 8-0
The Mustangs (7-0, 3-0 American Athletic) enter Saturday’s game at Houston (6-1, 4-0) among the group atop of the league standings with a month left in the season.
The Mustangs (7-0, 3-0 American Athletic) enter Saturday’s game at Houston (6-1, 4-0) among the group atop of the league standings with a month left in the season.
Mordecai throws 3 more TDs, No. 21 SMU beats Tulane 55-26
Tanner Mordecai threw three touchdown passes to push his nation-leading total to 29, ran for another score and No. 21 SMU dominated the opening half in a 55-26 victory over Tulane on Thursday night.
Tanner Mordecai threw three touchdown passes to push his nation-leading total to 29, ran for another score and No. 21 SMU dominated the opening half in a 55-26 victory over Tulane on Thursday night.
No. 24 SMU rallies, stays unbeaten with 31-24 win over Navy
Tanner Mordecai threw for 324 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 24 SMU rallied from a 14-point second-quarter deficit to beat Navy 31-24 on Saturday.
Tanner Mordecai threw for 324 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 24 SMU rallied from a 14-point second-quarter deficit to beat Navy 31-24 on Saturday.
No. 24 SMU tries to stay unbeaten against improving Navy
SMU started the season 8-0 in 2019 and 5-0 in 2020. This is the first time the Mustangs have won their first five games in three straight years since 1981-83.
SMU started the season 8-0 in 2019 and 5-0 in 2020. This is the first time the Mustangs have won their first five games in three straight years since 1981-83.
STAT WATCH: SMU's Mordecai throwing TDs at fastest clip since 2012
SMU's Tanner Mordecai is the fourth FBS quarterback since 2000 to have 24 TD passes at this point in a season.
SMU's Tanner Mordecai is the fourth FBS quarterback since 2000 to have 24 TD passes at this point in a season.
Mordecai's 4 TD passes lead SMU past South Florida, 41-17
Tanner Mordecai threw two of his four touchdown passes in the first quarter as undefeated Southern Methodist jumped to a 16-0 lead in the first half and rolled to a 41-17 win over South Florida.
Tanner Mordecai threw two of his four touchdown passes in the first quarter as undefeated Southern Methodist jumped to a 16-0 lead in the first half and rolled to a 41-17 win over South Florida.
TCU’s Gary Patterson reiterates allegations against SMU despite video evidence
TCU head coach Gary Patterson refused to walk back allegations that an SMU player attacked a TCU assistant after Saturday's game, despite multiple videos showing no SMU players were around when he fell.
TCU head coach Gary Patterson refused to walk back allegations that an SMU player attacked a TCU assistant after Saturday's game, despite multiple videos showing no SMU players were around when he fell.
SMU's Dykes apologizes to TCU over postgame flag scuffle
SMU coach Sonny Dykes reiterated his respect for TCU and apologized for any attempt by his players to plant a flag at midfield after a brief scuffle broke out following the Mustangs' 42-34 victory at the home of the Horned Frogs.
SMU coach Sonny Dykes reiterated his respect for TCU and apologized for any attempt by his players to plant a flag at midfield after a brief scuffle broke out following the Mustangs' 42-34 victory at the home of the Horned Frogs.
SMU tops TCU 42-34 to win Iron Skillet in 100th meeting of Dallas-area rivals
Tanner Mordecai added to his nation-leading total in touchdown passes with four more and SMU overcame his three interceptions in a 42-34 victory over TCU on Saturday.
Tanner Mordecai added to his nation-leading total in touchdown passes with four more and SMU overcame his three interceptions in a 42-34 victory over TCU on Saturday.
SMU, TCU get 100th edition of rivalry after waiting a year
Regardless of why SMU and TCU couldn't find a way to pull off the 100th meeting between the Dallas-Fort Worth rivals last season, it's happening a year later.
Regardless of why SMU and TCU couldn't find a way to pull off the 100th meeting between the Dallas-Fort Worth rivals last season, it's happening a year later.
Dallas mayor declares 'Iron Skillet Week' in city ahead of SMU-TCU game
Sept. 20-25 is officially Iron Skillet Week in Dallas in a show of support for the Mustangs. The winner of the game gets to keep a large cast iron skillet until the next meeting, making it one of the most unique trophies in college sports.
Sept. 20-25 is officially Iron Skillet Week in Dallas in a show of support for the Mustangs. The winner of the game gets to keep a large cast iron skillet until the next meeting, making it one of the most unique trophies in college sports.
Mordecai late TD pass lifts SMU past Louisiana Tech, 39-37
Tanner Mordecai threw a 33-yard touchdown pass to Roderick Roberson Jr. on the final play to give SMU a 39-37 win at Louisiana Tech in a non-conference game Saturday.
Tanner Mordecai threw a 33-yard touchdown pass to Roderick Roberson Jr. on the final play to give SMU a 39-37 win at Louisiana Tech in a non-conference game Saturday.