SMU, ACC and College Football Playoff

SMU prediction: Can Mustangs close out ACC play undefeated with win over Cal?
While they clinched a spot in the ACC championship game with a win over Virginia last week, the Mustangs still have College Football Playoff aspirations. Finishing undefeated in the ACC may be necessary to secure an at-large bid if they can’t win the conference.
ACC Game Picks: Cal, Which Did Rivalry Week Early, Gets SMU on Saturday
It’s rivalry week in college football, including in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Unless you’re Cal. The Bears have had three major historical rivals, all in-s
As ACC winds down, SMU, Miami and Clemson still all hoping for playoff nods
SMU is headed to the Atlantic Coast Conference title game. Miami controls its destiny, and if the Hurricanes stumble this week Clemson will play for the league championship once again. And when it’s all said and done,
No. 9 SMU looks for undefeated ACC slate in debut when finishing regular season against Cal
BetMGM College Football Odds: SMU by 13 1/2. Series record: SMU leads 1-0.
3 keys for SMU against California: Staying healthy ahead of ACC title game
The Mustangs are seeking their eighth consecutive ACC win to finish the season 8-0 before entering the postseason. They’ve already clinched a spot in
Updated ACC championship game scenarios for Clemson, Miami and SMU football teams
With two weeks remaining in the regular season, three teams are still in contention for the league title game in Charlotte.
Cal's Challenge in ACC Finale: SMU's Aggressive Pass Rush
Having clinched bowl eligibility, Cal closes the regular season on Saturday with a road game against the best team in the Atlantic Coast Conference. In particul
No. 9 SMU kept champion mindset in move to ACC and is already in title game before finale vs. Cal
SMU players have worn shirts throughout their Atlantic Coast Conference debut season declaring the Mustangs as defending champions
2024 ACC Championship Game: SMU clinches historic berth in first season as power conference program
SMU has clinched a spot in the ACC Championship Game after beating Virginia, 33-7, in Charlottesville. The No. 13 Mustangs ...
SMU’s Playoff hopes are crutched on the nastiest defense in the ACC
In its first year in the conference, SMU is the only team undefeated in ACC play and will play for the conference ...
ACC power rankings: CFP hopefuls SMU, Miami, Clemson remain on top after Week 13
Here's a look at how the ACC's 17 football programs stack up after Week 13 of the 2024 season, led by SMU, Miami and Clemson ...
ACC Football Review: SMU, Miami, Clemson Face Important Finales
College football analysts across the country will tell you there is only one ACC game of significance on Thanksgiving weekend – Saturday’s Miam-Syracuse matchup ...
ACC football mailbag: Early ’25 power rankings, Virginia Tech’s trajectory, SMU’s staying power
Why did Florida State regress so much? Can Duke be even better in 2025? Will Miami make a change at defensive coordinator?
SMU players pass out Thanksgiving meals at South Oak Cliff High School
With an average purchase price of $1,079, the website TickPick says the matchup is now the most expensive regular season game ...
SMU Beat Writer Answers Five Questions About the Mustangs
Each week we ask a journalist who covers Cal's next opponent five questions about that opponent. With Cal traveling to play ...
Inside Kevin Jennings’ unlikely journey from FCS recruit to ACC title-bound QB at SMU
When Tim Buchanan watched Kevin Jennings warm up for a third-round playoff game back in 2021, he had a feeling the game was ...