SMU’s best bet of making the playoff is winning the ACC, which would also give it a good chance at a first-round bye. But with just one loss to a nationally-ranked team, SMU could earn a spot whether it reaches the ACC championship game or not.

Through the first six weeks of the 2024 college football season, the Miami Hurricanes have been the toast of the town in ACC Country. They may be undefeated at 6-0 and ranked No. 6 heading into one of their bye weeks,

Louisville football dropped to 1-1 in ACC after its loss to SMU at L&N Stadium. The Louisville Cardinals are now on the outside of the ACC title race.

No. 22 Louisville lost 34–27 to SMU on Saturday after an apparent fumble by Mustangs running back Brashard Smith was overturned on a replay review. Smith looked as if he fumbled after gaining 19 yards on a rush to the Louisville 13-yard line and the ball was recovered by the Cardinals.

The SMU Mustangs have had plenty of horsepower in their first season as an ACC member. Following a 34-27 road win over Associated Press No. 22 Louisville (3-2, 0-1 in ACC), SMU (5-1, 2-0 in ACC) is a legitimate contender to reach the conference title game.

LOUISVILLE, Ky - A week removed from suffering their first loss of the season up at Notre Dame, the Louisville football program's struggles in South Bend carried into their home matchup against ACC newcomer SMU,