SMU Mustangs
| SMU Mustangs | |
|---|---|
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| First season | 2014 |
| Head coach | Time 8th season, 55–38 (.591) |
| Stadium | Gerald J. Ford Stadium (Capacity: 32,000) |
| Year built | 2000 |
| Location | Dallas, TX |
| Division | West |
| Past conferences | AAC West Division (2014) AAC East Division (2015) |
| All-time record | 56–44 (.560) |
| Bowl record | 1–4 (.200) |
| Conference titles | 1 |
| Division titles | 1 |
| Colors | Harvard Crimson and Yale Blue |
| Fight song | Peruna |
| Rivals | TCU Rice Navy ECU |
The SMU Mustangs are a CFBHC team playing in the West division of The American.
Contents
History
G-Aardvark era (2014-2014)
The G-Aardvark era was cut short after a disappointing 1-6 start to the 2014 campaign. His recruiting left much to be desired, and the teams performance was miserable.
Time era (2014-Present)
Time was brought in to replace G-Aardvark, finishing the 2014 record with a winning record and leading SMU to their first-ever conference victory over Colorado State. A solid 2015 season in the East Division of the AAC followed, with the Mustangs clinching a non-losing record and their first-ever bowl appearance, where they were promptly thrashed by the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Heart of Dallas Bowl. The next two years showcased the faults of G-Aardvark's lackluster recruiting, with the team finishing 3-9 in both seasons. Thanks to Time's phenomenal recruiting in a loaded Texas region, however, the future of SMU was bright. The program would dip no lower than 8 wins a season in the following 4 season, with the Mustangs clinching their first-ever division title and, subsequently, their first conference title in 2019. While their bowl success hasn't been great in this span, (1-3 with the lone win coming over Toledo in 2019, the Mustangs continued amazing performances in the regular season have shown that the program will keep getting cracks at very solid bowl games in the coming years.
All-time record vs. AAC opponents
This is the Mustangs' football record against current American Athletic Conference opponents through the 2021 season.
| School | Total Games | W | L | T | Pct. | PF | PA | First Year | Last Year | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 | 156 | 137 | 2015 | 2021 | W4 |
| Connecticut | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | .750 | 85 | 69 | 2015 | 2021 | W2 |
| East Carolina | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .333 | 23 | 36 | 2014 | 2017 | W1 |
| Houston | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | .571 | 175 | 147 | 2015 | 2021 | W3 |
| Memphis | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | .800 | 161 | 68 | 2017 | 2021 | W4 |
| Navy | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .250 | 84 | 100 | 2018 | 2021 | L2 |
| Temple | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 65 | 54 | 2019 | 2019 | W2 |
| Tulane | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 257 | 95 | 2016 | 2021 | W6 |
| Tulsa | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | .800 | 170 | 92 | 2017 | 2021 | W4 |
| UCF | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | .333 | 130 | 136 | 2014 | 2021 | W1 |
| USF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 28 | 7 | 2018 | 2018 | W1 |
| 11 Opponents | 49 | 32 | 17 | 0 | .653 | 1,334 | 941 | 8 Seasons |
Season-by-Season Records
| National Champions | Conference Champions | Bowl game berth |
| Year | Coaches | Conference | Overall Record | Conference Record | Bowl | Final CP Ranking | ||
| Wins | Losses | Wins | Losses | |||||
| SMU Mustangs | ||||||||
| 2014 | G-Aardvark | AAC | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | - | - |
| Time | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - | ||
| 2015 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | Lost Zaxby's Heart of Dallas Bowl vs. Minnesota (7-38) | - | ||
| 2016 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 5 | - | - | ||
| 2017 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 4 | - | - | ||
| 2018 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | Lost Hawaii Bowl vs. Boise State (35-51) | - | ||
| 2019 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 0 | Won Miami Beach Bowl vs. Toledo (30-18) | 18 | ||
| 2020 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 2 | Lost Armed Forces Bowl vs. Texas (22-34) | - | ||
| 2021 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 1 | Lost Frisco Bowl vs. Western Michigan (13-17) | - | ||
| Total | 56 | 44 | 36 | 23 | (all games) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bowl games
The Mustangs have appeared in 5 bowl games, posting a record of 1-4.
| Season | Bowl | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Heart of Dallas Bowl | Minnesota | L 7-38 |
| 2018 | Hawaii Bowl | Boise State | L 35-51 |
| 2019 | Miami Beach Bowl | Toledo | W 30-18 |
| 2020 | Armed Forces Bowl | Texas | L 22-34 |
| 2021 | Frisco Bowl | Western Michigan | L 13-17 |
| Total | 5 Bowl Games | 1-4 | - |
History and Awards
Head Coaches
| Coach | Years | Seasons | Record | Pct | Cnf. Record | Pct | Cnf. Titles | Bowls | Nat. Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-Aardvark | 2014 | 1 | 1-6 | .143 | 0-4 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Time | 2014–present | 7 | 55-38 | .591 | 36-19 | .655 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Individual Award Winners
Players
All-Americans
- 2021
All-AAC Players
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Coaches
