Almost one year ago, the Cougars went into Gerald J. Ford Stadium to face an SMU Mustang’s team that had lost four of its last five games. The Cougars left Dallas with their hopes at a conference title all but dashed after a 38-16 loss.
Mustang head coach Chad Morris and quarterback Ben Hicks have only continued what they started on that October night one year ago. In five games, the Mustangs have compiled a 4-1 record, and Hicks has thrown for 14 touchdowns and only three interceptions.
It was the Cougars former head coach, Tom Herman, who tried to instigate a rivalry with SMU last season.