SMU Mustangs balance finals and College Football Playoff showdown against Penn State
Before they step on the field, the SMU Mustangs football team has to get through finals first.
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Before they step on the field, the SMU Mustangs football team has to get through finals first.
The SMU Mustangs are heading to Pennsylvania to face Penn State on Dec. 21.
No. 12 Southern Methodist will face No. 5 Penn State in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.
It's moment nearly 400 days in the making.
ACC newcomer SMU (3-1) had scored 17 points in the final 1:28 of the first half for a 41-21 lead.
On his way to the tunnel, Dykes pumped his arms into the air toward TCU fans at that end of the field.
Both teams have 2-1 records, setting the stage for a tense matchup.
The team was returning home to Abilene after a close game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Bye-bye Big 12, hello SEC. The move becomes official today, after 3 years in the making.
After 11 years at USC, Enfield will lead the Mustangs as they transition to the basketball-rich ACC.
