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.

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

It was Louisville vs SMU in Week 6 of the 2024 college football season. Look back at our score updates from the ACC game at L&N Stadium in Louisville.

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Welcome to The Athletic ’s ACC power rankings. Each week, Grace Raynor and Manny Navarro take turns drafting teams based on how they performed the previous week (and all season). Grace has the first pick this week. Manny will pick first next week.

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ACC opponents match up when the SMU Mustangs (3-1) and the Florida State Seminoles (1-3) play on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. The game will be broadcast on ACC Network,

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.