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.

ACC squads are on the Week 6 college football schedule in nine games, including the SMU Mustangs taking on the Louisville Cardinals.We have what you need in terms of how to watch this weekend of

The No. 22 Louisville Cardinals (3-1) and the SMU Mustangs (4-1) square off on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in a clash of ACC foes. The contest will air on

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With the SMU Mustangs looking like a serious challenger to the likes of Miami and whatnot in the ACC, here are seven teams who could be hurt tremendously by the Ponies in their College Football Playoff bid.