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8-4, 6th in American
SMU hires Miami OC Lashlee as new head coach
Miami offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee has been hired as the new coach of SMU.
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 on Saturday.
Sources: SMU's Dykes to be new TCU coach
SMU coach Sonny Dykes, who is is 30-17 in four seasons with the Mustangs, will be the new head coach at TCU, sources confirmed to ESPN.
CFP implications, bragging rights will be settled during Rivalry Week
Rivalry Week is here, and Ohio State-Michigan and Oklahoma-Oklahoma State are just two of the biggest must-see games of the season.
SMU loses four recruits, including ESPN 300 WR
Amid speculation that coach Sonny Dykes could be linked to the opening at neighboring TCU, SMU lost four promising commitments Wednesday, including ESPN 300 wide receiver Jordan Hudson, who was the highest-ranked commit in the Mustangs' class.
The best trolls in college football for Week 12 include 'Horns Down,' Ohio State's superstar supporter and more
After an exciting week across the college gridiron, the trolls were active on social media.
Ridder accounts for 5 TDs in win over SMU (2:25)
Michigan State at Ohio State for Big Ten East control, consequential conference clashes and more in Week 12
Ohio State and Michigan State square off in a potential playoff-defining game, while Arkansas-Alabama, Oregon-Utah and Wake Forest-Clemson highlight a week of must-see matchups.
Miami's turnover chain set a celebratory standard across the college football landscape
Oversized accessories, luxurious clothing and dangerous hardware are some of the more memorable items teams have used since the turnover chain first appeared on the Miami Hurricanes' sideline.
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 on Saturday.
SMU's Roberson hauls in beautiful, one-handed TD catch (0:46)
UCF Knights vs. SMU Mustangs: Full Highlights (1:48)
Mark-Antony Richards runs for 58-yard rushing TD (0:31)
Bentley stiff-arms, avoids multiple tackles for 56-yard SMU TD (0:37)
The best turnover props in college football (5:46)
SMU Mustangs vs. Memphis Tigers: Full Highlights (1:49)
Rodrigues Clark airs it out for 40-yard touchdown pass (0:27)
Ranking Kenneth Walker III, Henry To'o To'o and college football's top 20 transfers
Kenneth Walker III and Henry To'o To'o are only some of the players who have switched teams and made significant contributions this year.
Houston stuns SMU on 100-yard kickoff return TD with seconds left (1:18)
Texas Tech coaching candidates: SMU's Sonny Dykes, UTSA's Jeff Traylor top list
With Matt Wells out at Texas Tech, the Red Raiders don't have to look far for two strong candidates to replace him.
SMU continues perfect season with domination of Tulane (1:51)
Kenny Pickett's rise, a surprising Big 12 matchup and more to watch in Week 8's biggest games
High praise for Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett, a top-10 road underdog in the Big 12 and more ahead of Week 7.
Midseason coaching stock watch: Success stories at Michigan State, Kentucky and beyond
The Spartans' Mel Tucker, along with Kentucky's Mark Stoops and Wake's Dave Clawson, are among those whose stock has risen in our midseason check-in.
SMU Mustangs vs. Navy Midshipmen: Full Highlights (1:49)
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2021 American Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 8-0 | 12-0 |
| Houston | 8-0 | 11-1 |
| UCF | 5-3 | 8-4 |
| East Carolina | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Tulsa | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| SMU | 4-4 | 8-4 |
| Memphis | 3-5 | 6-6 |
| Navy | 3-5 | 3-8 |
| Tulane | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| South Florida | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Temple | 1-7 | 3-9 |
2021 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards304.516th
Rushing Yards161.468th
Points For38.426th
Points Against28.4Tied-43rd
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Goree Jr. | S | Committed | 79 |
| Isaiah Smith | DE | Committed | 78 |
| Dylan Frazier | DE | Committed | 77 |
| Cory Hendrix | OT | Committed | 76 |
| Jacob Waller | OT | Committed | 76 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | E. Doak Walker II | Heisman Memorial Trophy |
| 1947 | E. Doak Walker II | Maxwell Award |