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.

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.

SMU and Louisville meet for the first time since 1984 with the winner grabbing a share of first place in the ACC.

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.

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.

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,