SMU Mustangs 2026 stats and results
The SMU Mustangs (ACC) are 4-1 in the 2026 season through October 3, 2026, scoring 34.6 points per game and allowing 23.
Leading players: Kevin Jennings (322.6 passing yards per game); Kendrick Raphael (83.6 rushing yards per game); Yamir Knight (73.4 receiving yards per game). College football stat leaders.
Next game: SMU Mustangs vs Virginia Cavaliers
October 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. Season figures for both teams side by side; the rank in parentheses is among 136 College football teams (1st = the most). Virginia Cavaliers stats and results. Full game preview.
| SMU | UVA | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 4-1 | 4-2 |
| Points per game | 34.6 (46th) | 32.8 (52nd) |
| Points allowed per game | 23 (73rd) | 19.2 (100th) |
| Passing yards per game | 346 (2nd) | 217.5 (84th) |
| Passing yards allowed per game | 170.4 (114th) | 161.2 (122nd) |
| Rushing yards per game | 138.2 (94th) | 163.2 (60th) |
| Rushing yards allowed per game | 141.6 (65th) | 151.8 (51st) |
| Rushing attempts per game | 34.8 (81st) | 41.8 (20th) |
| Rushing attempts allowed per game | 33.8 (87th) | 38.7 (27th) |
| Completions per game | 26 (8th) | 17.7 (90th) |
| Completions allowed per game | 17.4 (82nd) | 13.2 (131st) |
Record
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4-1 |
Scoring: season, home, road and recent form
| Split | Games | Record | Points for per game | Points against per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | 5 | 4-1 | 34.6 | 23 |
| Home | 3 | 3-0 | 38.3 | 16.7 |
| Road | 2 | 1-1 | 29 | 32.5 |
| Last 5 regular-season games | 5 | 4-1 | 34.6 | 23 |
| Last 10 regular-season games (includes 2025) | 10 | 8-2 | 34.1 | 21.1 |
Points per game: 34.6, ranked 73rd of 318 (1st is the highest). Points allowed per game: 23, ranked 99th of 318 (1st is the lowest). Point differential per game: 11.6, ranked 66th of 318 (1st is the highest).
Team box score per game, 2026
| Per game | SMU | Opponents |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 346 | 170.4 |
| Rushing yards | 138.2 | 141.6 |
| Rushing attempts | 34.8 | 33.8 |
| Completions | 26 | 17.4 |
| Pass attempts | 34.8 | 30 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0.4 |
| Sacks | 3.4 | 1.2 |
Averages over 5 regular-season games with a stored box score. Opponent figures are each opponent’s own box score in those games.
Efficiency per attempt, 2026
| Figure | SMU | League rank |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 346.0 | 3rd of 263 |
| Rushing yards | 138.2 | 165th of 263 |
| Passing yards allowed | 170.4 | 41st of 263 |
| Rushing yards allowed | 141.6 | 115th of 263 |
| Plays per game (college: pass and rush attempts) | 69.6 | 60th of 263 |
| Yards per pass or rush attempt | 6.96 | 22nd of 263 |
| Yards per pass attempt | 9.94 | 8th of 263 |
| Completion % | 74.7% | 2nd of 263 |
| Yards per carry | 3.97 | 166th of 263 |
| Pass play rate | 50.0% | 69th of 263 |
| Interception rate thrown | 2.9% | 165th of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass or rush attempt | 4.89 | 60th of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass attempt | 5.68 | 20th of 263 |
| Opponent completion % | 58.0% | 85th of 263 |
| Yards per carry allowed | 4.19 | 130th of 263 |
| Interception rate made | 1.3% | 211th of 263 |
| Sacks | 3.4 | 9th of 263 |
Ranks are among the teams in the table: 1st is the best (the lowest where less is better, such as turnovers or points allowed per drive). For pace, plays, time of possession and pass rate, which are neither good nor bad, 1st is the highest.
Results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | vs Boston College Eagles | W | 25-16 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | vs Missouri State Bears | W | 34-24 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | @ Louisville Cardinals | L | 31-41 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | vs UC Davis Aggies | W | 56-10 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | @ Florida State Seminoles | W | 27-24 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | vs Arizona Wildcats | W | 24-19 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | @ California Golden Bears | L | 35-38 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | vs Louisville Cardinals | W | 38-6 |
| Nov 8, 2025 | @ Boston College Eagles | W | 45-13 |
| Nov 1, 2025 | vs Miami Hurricanes | W | 26-20 |
| Oct 25, 2025 | @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons | L | 12-13 |
| Oct 18, 2025 | @ Clemson Tigers | W | 35-24 |
Next game
As of October 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET: home against the Virginia Cavaliers, scheduled for October 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. Status changes after this update are not reflected here; open the game in StatsNext for its live status.
SMU Mustangs player stats
Quarterbacks
- Kevin Jennings (QB)
Running backs
- Dramekco Green (RB)
- Kendrick Raphael (RB)
Receivers and tight ends
- Derrick McFall (WR)
- Jalen Cooper (WR)
- Jalen Hale (WR)
- Randy Pittman Jr. (TE)
- Theo Melin Ohrstrom (TE)
- Yamir Knight (WR)
- Yannick Smith (WR)
SMU Mustangs head-to-head
- SMU Mustangs vs Boston College Eagles (2 meetings)
- SMU Mustangs vs Louisville Cardinals (2 meetings)
- SMU Mustangs vs Missouri State Bears (2 meetings)
ACC
- Miami Hurricanes (5-0)
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons (5-1)
- Pittsburgh Panthers (5-1)
- Duke Blue Devils (4-1)
- Virginia Cavaliers (4-2)
- Virginia Tech Hokies (4-2)
- North Carolina Tar Heels (3-2)
- Clemson Tigers (3-2)
- Louisville Cardinals (3-3)
- California Golden Bears (3-3)
- Florida State Seminoles (3-3)
- NC State Wolfpack (3-3)
- Boston College Eagles (2-3)
- Syracuse Orange (2-3)
- Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2-3)
- Stanford Cardinal (2-4)
How to read these numbers
- Records and averages are regular-season games through the date above.
- Small samples early in a season move quickly.
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