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L.J. Johnson Jr's time in Dallas is over. The former four-star running back has reportedly decided to hit the transfer portal for the second time in his career.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 14

College Football Playoff Contender Loses Key Playmaker Via Transfer Portal

It was an amazing season for the SMU Mustangs and head coach Rhett Lashlee, who shocked many by going 11-3 and 8-0 in ACC matchups, leading them to enter the College Football Playoff as the No.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / March 26

SMU becomes latest college football program to scrap spring game

SMU will not hold a traditional spring game this year. The announcement by head coach Rhett Lashlee on Tuesday comes while other programs around the country have asked the NCAA to allow for NFL-style joint practices.

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College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / February 11

Rhett Lashlee, Kevin Jennings Have SMU Mustangs Thinking Big in 2025

By Matt Girard The cloud of the “Death Penalty” that had hung over the SMU Mustangs for nearly 40 years have completely dissipated. Since taking over the once forlorn football program in 2022 head coach Rhett Lashlee has rebuilt the Mustangs into a perennial championship contender quicker than the up-tempo offense his teams have been known for.

College Football News / Sporting News / February 10

SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee chimes in with bold take on Super Bowl Halftime Show

Following Grammy award-winning Kendrick Lamar's halftime show at Super Bowl 59, SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee shared a bold statement on the performance

Rhett Lashlee News / Yardbarker / December 23

Rhett Lashlee says CFP closes chapter on SMU's 'death penalty' past

There was a time when all SMU football was known for was "the death penalty" it received from the NCAA in 1987 for the scandal of paying players to play college football.

CFP takeaways: Penn State's defense dominates SMU in first-round thumping

SMU band got the shaft in their CFP game at Penn State

Reports: SMU backup QB Preston Stone headed to Northwestern

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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 22

Rhett Lashlee’s message to critics who ripped SMU’s CFP inclusion

As expected, the selection of the first ever 12-team College Football Playoff field was not without controversy. Even though the expansion from four to 12 teams was expected to minimize the number of programs and fans that had a gripe as the postseason began, it appears as if the opposite is true.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 21

What They Said After Penn State's Playoff Victory Over SMU

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State dominated at home in the first round of the College Football Playoff, slamming No. 11 seed SMU 38-10 on Saturday. It was James Franklin’s 100th career win at Penn State, and a resounding one at that.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 21

SMU HC Rhett Lashlee reveals what team wasted in lopsided CFP loss to Penn State

SMU football returned to the national title picture for the first time since 1982 Saturday. However, the Mustangs’ debut in the College Football Playoffs ended in lopsided fashion against Penn State.

College Football News / Bleacher Report / December 21

SMU HC After CFP Loss to Penn State: 'We Earned Our Spot Here, Deserved to Be Here'

SMU coach Rhett Lashlee stood firm in his belief that his team deserved its place in the 12-team College Football Playoff despite a 38-10 blowout loss to Penn…

College Football News / WholeHogSports / December 20

Commentary: Former Razorback Rhett Lashlee has found his home at SMU

When it comes to former players going on to have success as college football head coaches, Arkansas’ resume stacks up as well as any program.

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Storylines to follow in the 2024-25 College Football Playoff

There is plenty of excitement and intrigue surrounding the first 12-team College Football Playoff. Here's our take on some storylines to keep an eye on before and during this historic tournament.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 18

SMU coach addresses big concern about facing Penn State

SMU will travel to Penn State in the opening round of the College Football Playoff, and many are wondering how the Texas-based team will handle the frigid temperatures.

College Football News / College Football Talk / December 18

Coaches question timing of transfer portal window as they prepare for College Football Playoff

SMU coach Rhett Lashlee took a moment while preparing his team for the College Football Playoff to address the ever-growing concern over the open transfer portal window.

College Football News / ESPN / December 17

SMU's Lashlee: End 'terrible' Dec. portal window

SMU coach Rhett Lashlee suggested the December portal window should be eliminated, decrying that players have to decide whether to transfer or play in the College Football Playoff.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 12

Is Penn State Hosting 'America's Team' in the College Football Playoff?

Penn State is officially locked in for its first College Football Playoff matchup. But as the playoff format encourages, the Nittany Lions will play a first-round game against an opponent they’re unfamiliar with: SMU. The Mustangs claimed the bracket’s No.

SMU Mustangs News / Yardbarker / December 10

SMU HC Rhett Lashlee thankful CFP committee didn't take brand name into consideration

The SMU Mustangs almost had an "almost perfect" season on their hands after going 11-1 in head coach Rhett Lashlee's third regular season with the program.

With inclusion, SMU now has eyes of college football world upon it

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College Football News / Field Level Media / December 8

Meet the 12 CFP Title Contenders: No. 11 SMU

11. SMU Mustangs 11-2 (8-0 Atlantic Coast Conference regular season) What's next: at No. 6 Penn State, State College, Pa., Dec. 21, Noon ET Head coach: Rhett Lashlee (three seasons, 29-11 overall) About Lashlee: The 41-year-old is enjoying success in his first college head coaching gig and has guided the Mustangs to back-to-back 11-win seasons.

SMU coach Rhett Lashlee offers strong comment about making CFP

SMU Mustangs head coach Rhett Lashlee offered some strong comments on Saturday night regarding his team’s status as a contender for the College Football Playoff.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 6

SMU Head Coach Provides Locker Room Material for Tigers

No. 8 SMU will walk into Bank of America Stadium Saturday as the higher-ranked team but the Mustangs head coach believes his team is walking in as the challenger.

College Football News / ESPN / December 6

SMU's Lashlee: No. 8 ranking affirms CFP inclusion

SMU coach Rhett Lashlee said Friday the Mustangs' No. 8 placement in the latest College Football Playoff rankings is the reason they should make the 12-team field, no matter what happens in the ACC championship game.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

Another First for SMU

There are a lot of firsts in the ACC this season. The ACC Coach of the Year is in his first year in the conference, with a school in its first year in the ACC.

ACC Makes Major Rhett Lashlee Announcement Ahead of ACC Championship

With everything on the line, the No. 8 SMU Mustangs are set to face the No. 17 Clemson Tigers on Saturday night in what could be the biggest game in program history. After an incredible season in their first year in the ACC, the Mustangs have a chance to secure a College Football Playoff berth with a victory.

ESPN Computer Predicts Winner Of No. 8 SMU vs. No. 17 Clemson

SMU are going to attempt the exceptionally rare feat of winning a conference championship in two different conferences in back-to-back seasons. But standing in their way is one of the preeminent powers of the ACC, the Clemson Tigers.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 4

SMU football’s Rhett Lashlee drops bold COVID take amid CFP rankings hysteria

SMU football head coach Rhett Lashlee made a bold statement on the Mustangs’ playoff chances. The latest College Football Playoff rankings have caused a massive stir heading into championship week.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 24

SMU coach Rhett Lashlee reacts to making championship game history

On Friday afternoon, almost a year to the day after signing his first contract extension with the SMU Mustangs, head coach Rhett Lashlee agreed to another contract extension with the university that will keep the 41-year-old coach in Dallas through 2030.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 22

SMU coach Rhett Lashlee lands another contract extension

SMU and head football coach Rhett Lashlee are in agreement on a contract extension. The school announced the extension on Friday but, as a private university, is not required to disclose any terms.