Ohio State, LSU, Alabama, Penn State top 1st CFP rankings; OU No. 9, Baylor No. 12, SMU No. 25
Two from the Big Ten. Two from the Southeastern Conference. And the undefeated defending national champions on the outside looking in — for now.
Two from the Big Ten. Two from the Southeastern Conference. And the undefeated defending national champions on the outside looking in — for now.
Jolly leads SMU over Jacksonville State 74-65
Tyson Jolly totaled 21 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals to propel SMU to a 74-65 victory over Jacksonville State on Tuesday night in a season opener for both teams.
Tyson Jolly totaled 21 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals to propel SMU to a 74-65 victory over Jacksonville State on Tuesday night in a season opener for both teams.
White throws for 350, No. 24 Memphis beats No. 15 SMU 54-48
The 24th-ranked Memphis Tigers had a national stage both in their town and on their field.
The 24th-ranked Memphis Tigers had a national stage both in their town and on their field.
No. 15 SMU looks to stay undefeated against No. 24 Memphis
A New Year's Six game remains a possibility for the winner, while SMU is chasing even more than that with its best season since 1982.
A New Year's Six game remains a possibility for the winner, while SMU is chasing even more than that with its best season since 1982.
Buechele, Jones lead No. 16 SMU past Houston, 34-31
SMU coach Sonny Dykes conceded that the Mustangs did not play well and still managed to escape with a win.
SMU coach Sonny Dykes conceded that the Mustangs did not play well and still managed to escape with a win.
SMU to wear ‘Dallas’ uniforms for Thursday’s game to show support for city after tornado
The Mustangs are wearing the uniforms at the request of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, university officials said. No lives were lost -- but numerous homes, schools and business were damaged or destroyed by the EF-3 tornado that struck late Sunday.
The Mustangs are wearing the uniforms at the request of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, university officials said. No lives were lost -- but numerous homes, schools and business were damaged or destroyed by the EF-3 tornado that struck late Sunday.
Buechele sets career marks as unbeaten SMU tops Temple 45-21
Shane Buechele set career highs with six touchdown passes and 457 passing yards as No. 19 SMU improved to 7-0 with a 45-21 win over Temple on Saturday.
Shane Buechele set career highs with six touchdown passes and 457 passing yards as No. 19 SMU improved to 7-0 with a 45-21 win over Temple on Saturday.
No. 19 SMU back after needed open date to take on Temple
SMU will now try to get to 7-0 for the first time since 1982, when Eric Dickerson and Craig James led to an 11-0-1 season. The Mustangs are at home Saturday against Temple (5-1, 2-0) in a matchup of AAC division co-leaders.
SMU will now try to get to 7-0 for the first time since 1982, when Eric Dickerson and Craig James led to an 11-0-1 season. The Mustangs are at home Saturday against Temple (5-1, 2-0) in a matchup of AAC division co-leaders.
No. 19 SMU undefeated with Buechele and others who came home
DALLAS (AP) -- Shane Buechele is having the kind of season so many envisioned after the quarterback started all 12 games as a true freshman in the Big 12 Conference three years ago.
DALLAS (AP) -- Shane Buechele is having the kind of season so many envisioned after the quarterback started all 12 games as a true freshman in the Big 12 Conference three years ago.
SMU football a perfect 6-0 at halfway point of season
With an open date next, there is some extra time to ponder the changing momentum and an incredible comeback -- both in the last game, and in the program overall in three decades since resuming play after the NCAA death penalty.
With an open date next, there is some extra time to ponder the changing momentum and an incredible comeback -- both in the last game, and in the program overall in three decades since resuming play after the NCAA death penalty.
No. 24 SMU rallies for 3OT win in 1st ranked game since '86
Not since the Pony Express days with Eric Dickerson and Craig James has SMU been undefeated this deep into a season.
Not since the Pony Express days with Eric Dickerson and Craig James has SMU been undefeated this deep into a season.
SMU transfers into Top 25 for 1st ranked game since 1986
With a win over the Golden Hurricane (2-2, 0-0), SMU would be undefeated halfway through the regular season. The last time the Mustangs got to 6-0 was 1982, when they went on to an unbeaten season (11-0-1) with running backs Eric Dickerson and Craig James.
With a win over the Golden Hurricane (2-2, 0-0), SMU would be undefeated halfway through the regular season. The last time the Mustangs got to 6-0 was 1982, when they went on to an unbeaten season (11-0-1) with running backs Eric Dickerson and Craig James.
Analyst: SMU's Sonny Dykes a coach of the year candidate
SMU is ranked for the first time since 1986 and FOX Sports' Bruce Feldman says head coach Sonny Dykes is the leader in the clubhouse to be college football's coach of the year, so far.
SMU is ranked for the first time since 1986 and FOX Sports' Bruce Feldman says head coach Sonny Dykes is the leader in the clubhouse to be college football's coach of the year, so far.
SMU football revels in historic Top 25 ranking as focus shifts to next game
"Given our history, SMU's history, being a very successful program for a long time like it was in the `70s and `80s, and then obviously having the death penalty, it's just been a long climb back," said head coach Sonny Dykes.
"Given our history, SMU's history, being a very successful program for a long time like it was in the `70s and `80s, and then obviously having the death penalty, it's just been a long climb back," said head coach Sonny Dykes.
AP Top 25: No. 24 SMU ranked for first time since 1986
Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time this season, replacing preseason No. 1 Clemson after the Tigers had a close call.
Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time this season, replacing preseason No. 1 Clemson after the Tigers had a close call.
SMU goes to 5-0, routs South Florida in AAC opener, 48-21
Xavier Jones ran for two first-quarter touchdowns and Shane Buechele threw three second-quarter touchdown passes as SMU rolled to a 41-0 lead early in the second half and held on to post a 48-21 win over South Florida in the American Athletic Conference opener for both schools Saturday.
Xavier Jones ran for two first-quarter touchdowns and Shane Buechele threw three second-quarter touchdown passes as SMU rolled to a 41-0 lead early in the second half and held on to post a 48-21 win over South Florida in the American Athletic Conference opener for both schools Saturday.
SMU riding momentum of TCU win into first conference game of season at South Florida
A win on Saturday would show the Mustangs haven’t spent the last week celebrating and overlooking USF. It would also have them at 5-0 for the first time since 1983.
A win on Saturday would show the Mustangs haven’t spent the last week celebrating and overlooking USF. It would also have them at 5-0 for the first time since 1983.
Joel Klatt: ?Huge, huge win? for SMU over TCU, could make AAC title game
FOX Sports' Joel Klatt tells Mike Doocy and Sam Gannon that SMU's upset win over TCU is a massive step for the program and that the Mustangs can compete for a conference title this year.
FOX Sports' Joel Klatt tells Mike Doocy and Sam Gannon that SMU's upset win over TCU is a massive step for the program and that the Mustangs can compete for a conference title this year.
SMU football shows off Iron Skillet at Dallas City Council meeting after defeating TCU
The Mustangs defeated TCU 41-38 last Saturday in Fort Worth. It was the first time SMU beat the Horned Frogs since 2011 and they did it wearing special uniforms with “Dallas” on the front of the jersey and the “Triple D” city logo on the SMU helmet.
The Mustangs defeated TCU 41-38 last Saturday in Fort Worth. It was the first time SMU beat the Horned Frogs since 2011 and they did it wearing special uniforms with “Dallas” on the front of the jersey and the “Triple D” city logo on the SMU helmet.
SMU beats No. 25 TCU 41-38, 1st 4-0 start since '84
Shane Buechele threw for 288 yards with two touchdowns and ran for another score as SMU held on to beat No. 25 TCU 41-38, ending a seven-game losing streak in the rivalry and improve to 4-0 for the first time since 1984.
Shane Buechele threw for 288 yards with two touchdowns and ran for another score as SMU held on to beat No. 25 TCU 41-38, ending a seven-game losing streak in the rivalry and improve to 4-0 for the first time since 1984.