SMU Mustangs
2024 Season Results

SMU Mustangs — 2024 Season Review

The 2024 season saw the SMU Mustangs finish 11-3 overall under head coach Rhett Lashlee as a member of the ACC. The offense produced 511 total points (36.5 per game) while the defense surrendered 309 points (22.1 per game) over the course of 14 contests.

Among the standout results were a 59-7 victory at home against Houston Christian Huskies, a 38-6 victory at home against California Golden Bears, and a 40-10 victory on the road against Stanford Cardinal. These performances illustrated the depth and determination that characterized the SMU Mustangs throughout the 2024 campaign.

The 2024 season was not without its challenges, as the team endured a narrow 15-18 defeat to BYU Cougars and a narrow 31-34 defeat to Clemson Tigers. However, the program's response to adversity demonstrated character and resilience throughout the campaign.

In ACC play, the SMU Mustangs compiled a 8-1 conference record across 9 league contests. Conference matchups tested the Smu program's depth and preparation week after week throughout the 2024 schedule.

The season concluded with a postseason appearance: College Football Playoff First Round Presented by Allstate: L 10-38. The bowl experience served as both a reward for the regular season and a launching point for the program's ambitions heading into the following year.

The SMU Mustangs finished 6-1 in home games and 5-1 away from home during the 2024 season. The split between home and road performance provided insight into the team's ability to handle different environments throughout the schedule.

The offense was particularly productive early in the campaign, scoring 285 points in the first half of the schedule before cooling to 226 in the latter portion. The defensive unit's ability to limit opponents to 22.1 points per game proved crucial in several of the season's tightest matchups.

Looking at the full body of work, the SMU Mustangs posted a 11-3 record in 2024, which showcased the program at its best. Across 14 games, the team outperformed opponents with a scoring margin of +14.4 points per game. These results positioned the program for future success.