SMU capped an incredible regular season with a dominant 38-14 victory over Cal on Senior Day at Ford Stadium, setting multiple program records and milestones in the process.
Record-Breaking Attendance
The Mustangs drew 33,178 fans, helping set a Ford Stadium season attendance record of 228,563—SMU’s highest since 1983 and 10th-best all-time. This season also produced five of the top 12 crowds in stadium history and a record average attendance of 32,652, the highest since 1986.
On-Field Milestones
SMU’s 11-1 record includes a perfect 8-0 ACC campaign, making them just the sixth team to achieve this feat since the league expanded to eight games in 1992. This marks the first time SMU has gone undefeated in conference play in consecutive seasons. Under head coach Rhett Lashlee, SMU has won 17 straight conference games and boasts a 29-10 overall record, including a remarkable 26-1 mark when scoring 30+ points.
Defensive Dominance
The Mustangs’ defense was relentless, holding Cal to just 95 rushing yards and 3-for-15 on third downs. SMU recorded five sacks, with Kobe Wilson setting career highs in tackles for loss (2.5) and sacks (2). The defense also added an interception, bringing their season total to 21 takeaways.
Offensive Stars Shine
Sophomore QB Kevin Jennings passed for 225 yards and two touchdowns, while RB Brashard Smith tallied 134 all-purpose yards, including a rushing and receiving touchdown. Senior WR Key’Shawn Smith and TE Matthew Hibner also caught TD passes, and freshman RB Derrick McFall added a rushing score.
Next up
SMU will face Clemson in the ACC Championship Game presented by Geico on Saturday, December 7, at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Mustangs will look to secure their first ACC title and further solidify their remarkable season.
Record-Breaking Attendance
The Mustangs drew 33,178 fans, helping set a Ford Stadium season attendance record of 228,563—SMU’s highest since 1983 and 10th-best all-time. This season also produced five of the top 12 crowds in stadium history and a record average attendance of 32,652, the highest since 1986.
On-Field Milestones
SMU’s 11-1 record includes a perfect 8-0 ACC campaign, making them just the sixth team to achieve this feat since the league expanded to eight games in 1992. This marks the first time SMU has gone undefeated in conference play in consecutive seasons. Under head coach Rhett Lashlee, SMU has won 17 straight conference games and boasts a 29-10 overall record, including a remarkable 26-1 mark when scoring 30+ points.
Defensive Dominance
The Mustangs’ defense was relentless, holding Cal to just 95 rushing yards and 3-for-15 on third downs. SMU recorded five sacks, with Kobe Wilson setting career highs in tackles for loss (2.5) and sacks (2). The defense also added an interception, bringing their season total to 21 takeaways.
Offensive Stars Shine
Sophomore QB Kevin Jennings passed for 225 yards and two touchdowns, while RB Brashard Smith tallied 134 all-purpose yards, including a rushing and receiving touchdown. Senior WR Key’Shawn Smith and TE Matthew Hibner also caught TD passes, and freshman RB Derrick McFall added a rushing score.
Next up
SMU will face Clemson in the ACC Championship Game presented by Geico on Saturday, December 7, at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Mustangs will look to secure their first ACC title and further solidify their remarkable season.
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00:00A complete blowout for Cal Berkeley as the Mustangs defeated the Bears 38-6 in the last
00:09home game of the regular season at Gerald Ford Stadium.
00:12SMU quarterback Kevin Janning stated after the game in the post-game press conference
00:16that what has brought them to this very moment is the chemistry and the trust that this offense
00:21has been able to give themselves and the momentum and practice.
00:25They are here undefeated in the ACC and going to the ACC Championship.
00:29Yeah, the great thing is there's no drop off at all.
00:32Everybody come in and get ready to play, no matter who it is.
00:35You're going first, you're going second, you're getting ready to play.
00:37So, they step in and just do a good job and everything just goes on and on and on.
00:43Kevin Janning's had a phenomenal day to end the regular season.
00:46He threw for 20 of 30 for 225 yards and had two touchdowns on the day.
00:52SMU will now head up to Charlotte, North Carolina to take on No. 12 Clemson in the ACC Championship,
00:59kickoff is set for 8 p.m. next Saturday, December 6th at Bank of America Stadium.
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01:10I'm Moraya Turner and you've just been Credentialed.