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On this edition of the After 'Stangs Show, Billy Embody, Hayden Howerton and Dean Ralsky react to SMU's game against Cal on Saturday with their reaction and takeaways.

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SMU football is back at Gerald J. Ford Stadium to take on the California Golden Bears, and the Mustangs are looking to keep rolling in ACC play. On this episode of The Mustang Mood, Yonnic, Ben, and George break down the SMU vs. Cal matchup, what the Mustangs need to do to get the win, and why this game might be closer than fans would like.

SMU is coming off a 23-13 win over Virginia, but the offense has struggled to put teams...

In this episode of The QB Chronicles: An SMU Football Podcast, former SMU quarterbacks Garrett Gilbert and Kyle Padron preview SMU's ACC matchup vs. Cal.

Whether you're a die-hard Mustang fan or just love college football, this in-depth breakdown will give you all the insights you need!

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On this edition of Walking 'Strong with Bill Armstrong and Billy Embody, the guys look back on the win vs. Virginia and what's next for SMU as the Mustangs welcome Cal to Ford Stadium.

The new Pony Express case can be found at EpochWines.com/Pony! It's an incredible, 12-bottle case for SMU and ACC fans to enjoy! Epoch is also proud to be a sponsor of the Mustang Club Tailgate, where Epoch wines will be featured at every home game inside the Armstrong Fieldhouse. 

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On this edition of On The Pony Express, Billy Embody, Dean Ralsky and Hayden Howerton break down and preview SMU vs. Cal in Ford Stadium on Saturday at 11 a.m. CT.

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On this edition of On The Pony Express, Billy Embody breaks down the latest SMU Football Recruiting news as the Mustangs are trending for multiple 4-star targets, including QB TK Gaines.

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On this edition of On The Pony Express, Billy Embody, Dean Ralsky and Hayden Howerton break down SMU's 23-13 win over Virginia, what's next for the Mustangs and look back on Week 7 of college football.

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In this episode of The QB Chronicles: An SMU Football Podcast, former SMU quarterbacks Garrett Gilbert and Kyle Padron recap SMU's ACC win vs. Virginia. 

Whether you're a die-hard Mustang fan or just love college football, this in-depth breakdown will give you all the insights you need!

The QB Chronicles is in partnership with The 1911 Group. The 1911 Group was founded by SMU alumni Lindsey Brown (Dedman Law ’13) and Mitchell Brown (Dedman College ’10 & Cox MBA ’20) to create a space for alumni to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships. 

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SMU football takes care of business at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, beating the Virginia Cavaliers 23-13 to improve to 5-1 on the season and 3-1 in ACC play. The Mustangs covered the spread and took another step forward as they look to make a run at the ACC title and College Football Playoff.

On this episode of The Mustang Mood, we break down SMU's win over Virginia, including Kevin Jennings' turnover-free performance, a huge touchdown from Jalen Hale, and Brendan Baird's big day on special teams. After a frustrating first half defensively, SMU tightened things up after...

On this edition of the After 'Stangs Show, Billy Embody and Dean Ralsky react to SMU's game against Virginia on Saturday with their reaction and takeaways.

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In this episode of The QB Chronicles: An SMU Football Podcast, former SMU quarterbacks Garrett Gilbert and Kyle Padron preview SMU's ACC matchup vs. Virginia. 

Whether you're a die-hard Mustang fan or just love college football, this in-depth breakdown will give you all the insights you need!

The QB Chronicles is in partnership with The 1911 Group. The 1911 Group was founded by SMU alumni Lindsey Brown (Dedman Law ’13) and Mitchell Brown (Dedman College ’10 & Cox MBA ’20) to create a space for alumni to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships. 

Our mission is to leverage the strength...

SMU football is back from its bye week and ready to take on the Virginia Cavaliers at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Can the Mustangs clean up their mistakes, get the offense clicking, and prove they belong among the ACC’s best?

On this episode of The Mustang Mood, we preview SMU vs. Virginia, break down the key matchups, and give our score predictions ahead of Saturday’s 11 a.m. kickoff on The CW.

We discuss:
- Can SMU’s offense finally put together a complete performance after some shaky wins?
- How the Mustan...

On this edition of On The Pony Express, Billy Embody breaks down the addition of Men's Lacrosse for SMU to the ACC as well as SMU landing a pair of commits in 4-star SG JoJo Nance and 3-star DB Elijajuan Houston. Plus, former SMU defensive end Cory Muse joins the Letterman's Lounge to talk about his career as a Mustang.

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On this edition of On The Pony Express, Billy Embody, Dean Ralsky and Hayden Howerton preview SMU's matchup against Virginia on Saturday in Ford Stadium with game picks and matchups to watch.

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On this edition of On The Pony Express, Hayden Howerton is joined by former SMU and Virginia offensive lineman Joe Bissinger to break down this weekend's matchup. Plus, Billy Embody, Hayden Howerton and Dean Ralsky talk Coast to Coast in Week 6 and preview Week 7.

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On this edition of On The Pony Express, Billy Embody breaks down the commitments to SMU Football from 4-star EDGE David Dotson and Alabama DB Eli King.

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On this edition of Walking 'Strong with Bill Armstrong and Billy Embody, the guys look back on the win vs. Boston College and what's next for SMU as the bye week hits for the Mustangs.

The new Pony Express case can be found at EpochWines.com/Pony! It's an incredible, 12-bottle case for SMU and ACC fans to enjoy! Epoch is also proud to be a sponsor of the Mustang Club Tailgate, where Epoch wines will be featured at every home game inside the Armstrong Fieldhouse. 

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On this edition of On The Pony Express, Billy Embody, Hayden Howerton and Dean Ralsky break down SMU's 25-26 win over Boston College on the defensive side and what the Mustangs must do next during the bye week.

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It’s Pitt week for SMU Volleyball.

George Carson breaks down the biggest matchup of the season as No. 6 SMU Volleyball takes on No. 2 Pittsburgh twice this week. The Mustangs enter the matchup 4-0 in ACC play after sweeping Stanford, Syracuse and Boston College while defeating Cal 3-1.

George previews both matches against the Panthers, including Pitt’s 14-0 record, 27 consecutive sets won and one of the nation’s most dominant offenses. He also breaks down the matchup with two-time reigning National Player of the Year Olivia Babcock, setter...

In this episode of The QB Chronicles: An SMU Football Podcast, former SMU quarterbacks Garrett Gilbert and Kyle Padron recap SMU's win vs. Boston College.

Whether you're a die-hard Mustang fan or just love college football, this in-depth breakdown will give you all the insights you need!

The QB Chronicles is in partnership with The 1911 Group. The 1911 Group was founded by SMU alumni Lindsey Brown (Dedman Law ’13) and Mitchell Brown (Dedman College ’10 & Cox MBA ’20) to create a space for alumni to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships. 

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SMU beat Boston College 25-16 in a rain-soaked grind at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, moving to 4-1 overall and 2-1 in ACC play. It wasn't pretty. The Mustangs managed just 218 yards of offense, botched two PATs and somehow faced a fourth-and-50, but the defense showed up when it mattered.

On this episode of The Mustang Mood, George, Jay and Ben break down the win and what it says about this team heading into the bye week. Kevin Jennings accounted for three touchdowns, throwing scores to Randy Pittman Jr. and Derrick McFall and...

On this edition of On The Pony Express, Billy Embody, Dean Ralsky and Hayden Howerton break down the offensive side of the ball for SMU following the 25-16 win over Boston College. Plus, what's next with the bye week here for the Mustangs?

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On this edition of the After 'Stangs Show, Billy Embody and Dean Ralsky react to SMU's game against Boston College on Saturday with their reaction and takeaways.

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On this edition of Walking 'Strong with Bill Armstrong and Billy Embody, the guys look back on the win vs. Missouri State and what's next for SMU as Boston College comes to face the Mustangs in Ford Stadium.

The new Pony Express case can be found at EpochWines.com/Pony! It's an incredible, 12-bottle case for SMU and ACC fans to enjoy! Epoch is also proud to be a sponsor of the Mustang Club Tailgate, where Epoch wines will be featured at every home game inside the Armstrong Fieldhouse. 

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On this edition of On The Pony Express, Billy Embody, Dean Ralsky and Hayden Howerton break down and preview SMU vs. Boston College in Ford Stadium on Saturday at 11 a.m. CT.

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On this edition of On The Pony Express, Billy Embody, Dean Ralsky and Hayden Howerton break down SMU's 34-24 win over Missouri State, what's next for the Mustangs and look back on Week 4 of college football.

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In this episode of The QB Chronicles: An SMU Football Podcast, former SMU quarterbacks Garrett Gilbert and Kyle Padron recap SMU's win vs. Missouri State. 

Whether you're a die-hard Mustang fan or just love college football, this in-depth breakdown will give you all the insights you need!

The QB Chronicles is in partnership with The 1911 Group. The 1911 Group was founded by SMU alumni Lindsey Brown (Dedman Law ’13) and Mitchell Brown (Dedman College ’10 & Cox MBA ’20) to create a space for alumni to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships. 

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SMU defeated Missouri State 34-24 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, but it was far from the dominant win many expected. The Mustangs piled up 592 yards of offense, but turnovers, 12 penalties for 160 yards and continued struggles in the kicking game kept Missouri State in the game.

On this episode of The Mustang Mood, George and Yonnic break down SMU’s win over Missouri State and what it means moving forward. Kevin Jennings had one of the best games of his SMU career, fi...

On this edition of the After 'Stangs Show, Billy Embody, Dean Ralsky and Hayden Howerton react to SMU's game against Missouri State on Saturday with their reaction and takeaways.

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On this edition of On The Pony Express, Billy Embody breaks down a huge recruiting weekend for SMU with the Missouri State game here. Plus, Andy Enfield is hosting a 4-star prospect for an official visit.

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On this edition of On The Pony Express, Billy Embody, Dean Ralsky and Hayden Howerton break down SMU's matchup in Ford Stadium against Missouri State as the Mustangs look to bounce back following the loss to Louisville.

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SMU volleyball enters the conference play ranked No. 5 in the country, and the Mustangs have one of the most challenging schedules in college volleyball.

George breaks down the success of the 2026 SMU volleyball season so far and what the Mustangs have left on their slate.  He also takes a closer look at the upcoming schedule of ACC play, the biggest games at Moody Coliseum, and what SMU will need to accomplish to make another run in the NCAA Tournament.

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On this edition of Walking 'Strong with Bill Armstrong and Billy Embody, the guys look back on the loss at Louisville and what's next for SMU as Missouri State comes to face the Mustangs in Ford Stadium.

The new Pony Express case can be found at EpochWines.com/Pony! It's an incredible, 12-bottle case for SMU and ACC fans to enjoy! Epoch is also proud to be a sponsor of the Mustang Club Tailgate, where Epoch wines will be featured at every home game inside the Armstrong Fieldhouse. 

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On this edition of On The Pony Express, Billy Embody, Hayden Howerton and Dean Ralsky break down SMU's 41-31 loss at Louisville last weekend and what's next for the Mustangs.

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Join The Mustang Mood after SMU vs. Louisville for an immediate postgame reaction to the Mustangs and their ACC matchup with the Cardinals.

Jay and George break down the biggest moments from the game, what went right, what went wrong, the standout performances, and what the result means for SMU moving forward.

Come hang out in the live chat, share your reactions, and join the conversation with fellow SMU fans as we break down the game.

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In this episode of The QB Chronicles: An SMU Football Podcast, former SMU quarterbacks Garrett Gilbert and Kyle Padron recap SMU's tough loss at Louisville. 

Whether you're a die-hard Mustang fan or just love college football, this in-depth breakdown will give you all the insights you need!

The QB Chronicles is in partnership with The 1911 Group. The 1911 Group was founded by SMU alumni Lindsey Brown (Dedman Law ’13) and Mitchell Brown (Dedman College ’10 & Cox MBA ’20) to create a space for alumni to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships. 

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On this edition of the After 'Stangs Show, Billy Embody, Dean Ralsky and Hayden Howerton react to SMU's game at Louisville on Saturday with their reaction and takeaways.

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On this edition of On The Pony Express, Billy Embody runs down the latest SMU recruiting news and notes after the first home game of the year.

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On this edition of On The Pony Express, Billy Embody breaks down SMU at Louisville with his final thoughts and game prediction. Plus, Billy is joined by Jody Demling to preview the game and Jerad Romo on the Letterman's Lounge!

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In this episode of The QB Chronicles: An SMU Football Podcast, former SMU quarterbacks Garrett Gilbert and Kyle Padron preview No. 16 SMU's Top 25 road ACC matchup at No. 23 Louisville as the Mustangs look to improve to 3-0.

Whether you're a die-hard Mustang fan or just love college football, this in-depth breakdown will give you all the insights you need!

The QB Chronicles is in partnership with The 1911 Group. The 1911 Group was founded by SMU alumni Lindsey Brown (Dedman Law ’13) and Mitchell Brown (Dedman College ’10 & Cox MBA ’20) to create a space for alumni to connect, collaborate, and bu...