SMU has decided to go with former Louisiana Tech and Cal coach, Sonny Dykes. With early signing day right around the corner, as well as the first bowl game since 2012, SMU needed to move fast. Kevin Sumlin would have been a favorite as he has a strong connection with Texas, and would bring great coaching skills to a great SMU team. But with time running short, and Sumlin most likely wanting to go to the P5, Dykes is still a great hire. Here are some reasons why this hire makes sense, and why it could not work.
The first main point is the fact that he knows G5 football.