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‘We are trying to play all of those games’: AD Rick Hart says SMU Still Planning for Full Season with Some Fans in Seats

As more Power Five conferences continue to transition to a conference-only college football schedule for the upcoming fall season, SMU’s athletic department said it has no plans to follow suit.

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SMU Athletic Director Rick Hart spoke out in favor on playing a full 12-game season on Thursday afternoon, saying SMU still expects to host teams with fans in the stands while playing all four non-conference games originally on the 2020 calendar.

“Most of our early games are in the state of Texas. So, our eyes are on that ball.