The next team in our preseason opponent preview series is the SMU Mustangs. The Frogs will travel across the metroplex to Gerald Ford Stadium on September 24th to battle for the Iron Skillet in a game that will have some extra tension this year following Sonny Dykes’ move to Fort Worth.
2022 Outlook
- Projected Win Total: 7 wins
- Odds to Win the American Athletic Conference (AAC): +1600
- Odds to win the National Championship: +50000
- Overall Preseason SP+ Ranking: 33rd (Offense: 17; Defense: 62)
To replace Sonny Dykes, the Mustangs hired Rhett Lashlee back from his offensive coordinator position at Miami as he had previously been the OC for SMU for two seasons from 2018-2019.