Editor's note: This story was a part of a series SportsDay did predicting the 2017 seasons of local colleges that originally ran on May 4.
SMU just missed out on a bowl berth a year ago.
Can the Mustangs finally return to the postseason?
Here is a game-by-game prediction of SMU's upcoming season.
Sept. 2 vs. Stephen F. Austin -- SMU will open the year at home against an FCS team. This should be an easy victory for the Mustangs.
Prediction: SMU 48, Stephen F. Austin 19
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