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SMU names veteran coach Leavitt as new defensive coordinator

Jan. 27, 2021 05:33 PM EST
DALLAS (AP) — Veteran coach Jim Leavitt has been named defensive coordinator at SMU. It is the fourth college for Leavitt as a defensive...

SMU staying close to home for Frisco Bowl on Dec. 19

Dec. 09, 2020 05:30 PM EST
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — SMU will be staying close to home to play in the Frisco Bowl. The Mustangs (7-3) accepted an invitation Wednesday to...

SMU running back Ulysses Bentley IV (26) is grabbed by Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Joey Johnson)

Smith leads big comeback for Tulsa over No. 19 SMU

By John Tranchina Nov. 14, 2020 11:09 PM EST

SMU defensive end Gary Wiley (55) wraps up Tulsa running back T.K. Wilkerson (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Joey Johnson)

SMU at Tulsa 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 09:05 PM EST

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele (7) hands off to running back Ulysses Bentley IV (26) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Philadelphia. SMU won 47-23. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

No. 19 SMU, Tulsa to face off in high stakes AAC contest

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 12, 2020 02:00 PM EST

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele (7) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Philadelphia. SMU won 47-23. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Buechele, No. 18 SMU pull away late, top undermanned Temple

By Anthony Sanfilippo Nov. 07, 2020 04:05 PM EST

Temple head coach Rod Carey looks at the field during an NCAA football game against Memphis on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. Struggling Temple plays No. 18 SMU on Saturday, Nov. 7. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

No. 18 SMU Mustangs got extra time before playing at Temple

Nov. 05, 2020 11:54 AM EST

SMU running back Ulysses Bentley IV (26) carries the ball as Navy defensive tackle Jackson Perkins (96) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Buechele, No. 22 SMU bounce back in 51-37 victory over Navy

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 31, 2020 11:06 PM EDT

Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo watches from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Navy at SMU 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 08:45 PM EDT

Cincinnati's Jaheim Thomas grabs the shirt of SMU kick returner Bryan Massey (8) on a kickoff return during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. Cincinnati won 42-13. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

No. 22 SMU hosts Navy with both teams coming off losses

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 05:02 PM EDT

Navy quarterback Dalen Morris (8) attempts a pass against Houston in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Annapolis, Md., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Paul W. Gillespie/The Baltimore Sun via AP)

Pandemic alters No. 22 SMU's prep for Navy's triple option

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 29, 2020 01:40 PM EDT

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle is taken down by SMU defensive back Brandon Stephens (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Ridder runs, passes No. 19 Cincinnati past No. 16 SMU, 42-13

Oct. 25, 2020 12:45 AM EDT

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs for a touchdown past SMU safety Roderick Roberson Jr., bottom left, and defensive back Brandon Stephens (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Cincinnati at SMU 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 10:49 PM EDT

SMU wide receiver Danny Gray, right, makes a catch against Tulane cornerback Jaylon Monroe (9) during an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

No.. 17 SMU beats Tulane 37-34 in OT to improve to 5-0

Oct. 16, 2020 10:49 PM EDT

SMU wide receiver Danny Gray, left, scores a touchdown in the first half against Tulane defensive end Cameron Sample, right, during an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

SMU at Tulane 10/16/2020

Oct. 16, 2020 06:59 PM EDT

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele (7) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)

No. 17 SMU aims to extend recent dominance of erratic Tulane

By David Folse Oct. 15, 2020 08:44 AM EDT

Memphis head coach Ryan Silverfield looks on during the first half against Penn State at the NCAA college football Cotton Bowl game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. Memphis hopes to finally play their first game in nearly a month, the American Athletic Conference opener Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, at SMU (3-0). (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)

No. 25 Memphis at SMU for 1st game in month post-COVID cases

Oct. 01, 2020 01:32 PM EDT

SMU adds Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley's brother as assistant

Jan. 21, 2020 05:04 PM EST
DALLAS (AP) — SMU has hired Garrett Riley as its offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The younger brother of Oklahoma coach...