SMU Mustangs
2025 Season Results

SMU Mustangs — 2025 Season Review

The SMU Mustangs completed the 2025 season with a 9-4 overall record under head coach Rhett Lashlee, navigating a solid campaign as a member of the ACC. The program averaged 32.2 points per game while allowing 20.5 points per contest across 13 games.

Notable victories on the season included a 45-13 victory on the road against Boston College Eagles, a 38-6 victory at home against Louisville Cardinals, and a 42-13 victory at home against East Texas A&M Lions. Each of these results showcased the program's ability to compete at a high level when it mattered most.

The setbacks included a narrow 12-13 defeat to Wake Forest Demon Deacons and a narrow 45-48 defeat to Baylor Bears. Despite the losses, the coaching staff used each result as a teaching moment to develop the roster for the remainder of the schedule.

The SMU Mustangs went 6-2 in ACC competition during 2025, battling through a demanding conference slate that featured several tightly contested games. Every week in the ACC presented a unique challenge that shaped the identity of the program based in Dallas, TX.

The postseason brought Trust & Will Holiday Bowl: W 24-19, capping the 2025 campaign. The bowl game provided one final opportunity for the SMU Mustangs to compete on a national stage and represent the program before the offseason began.

The SMU Mustangs finished 5-1 in home games and 3-3 away from home during the 2025 season. The split between home and road performance provided insight into the team's ability to handle different environments throughout the schedule.

The offensive production remained consistent throughout the year, with 204 points in the first half and 215 in the second half of the schedule. Defensively, the unit allowed 20.5 points per game, a mark that played a significant role in determining the outcome of close contests throughout the 2025 campaign.

Looking at the full body of work, the SMU Mustangs posted a 9-4 record in 2025, which demonstrated steady improvement. Across 13 games, the team outperformed opponents with a scoring margin of +11.7 points per game. These results positioned the program for future success.