2020 SMU Mustangs football
ConferenceAmerican Athletic Conference
Record7–3 (4–3 AAC)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinatorGarrett Riley (1st season)
Co-offensive coordinatorA. J. Ricker (1st season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorKevin Kane (3rd season)
Base defense3–4
Home stadiumGerald J. Ford Stadium
Uniform
2020 American Athletic Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 8 Cincinnati y$  6 –0   9 –1  
Tulsa y  6 –0   6 –3  
Memphis  5 –3   8 –3  
UCF  5 –3   6 –4  
SMU  4 –3   7 –3  
Houston  3 –3   3 –5  
Navy  3 –4   3 –7  
Tulane  3 –5   6 –6  
East Carolina  3 –5   3 –6  
Temple  1 –6   1 –6  
South Florida  0 –7   1 –8  
Championship: Cincinnati 27, Tulsa 24
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll.

The 2020 SMU Mustangs football team represented Southern Methodist University during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Mustangs were led by third-year coach Sonny Dykes and played their home games at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in University Park, Texas, a separate city within the city limits of Dallas, competed as members of the American Athletic Conference.[1]

After finishing their regular season with a record of 7–3 (4–3 in conference play), the Mustangs accepted an invitation to the Frisco Bowl,[2] where they were slated to play the UTSA Roadrunners.[3] However, the bowl was subsequently canceled, due to COVID-19 concerns within the SMU football program.[4]

Preseason

Media poll

The preseason Poll was released September 1[5]

Media poll
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1UCF204 (10)
2Cincinnati201 (7)
3Memphis192 (2)
4SMU146
5Navy125 (1)
6Tulane118
7Houston114
8Temple88
9Tulsa49
10East Carolina42
11South Florida41

Recruiting class

References:[6][7]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Junior Aho
Defensive Lineman		 Nice, France New Mexico Military Institute 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 260 lb (120 kg) – Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Will Benton
Long Snapper/Linebacker		 Atlanta, GA The Westminster School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) – Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Marcus Bryant
Offensive Lineman		 Round Rock, TX Cedar Ridge HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 260 lb (120 kg) – Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Dylan Cordell
Offensive Lineman		 Houston, TX Second Baptist HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 285 lb (129 kg) – Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Ty DeArman
Safety		 Arlington, TX Bowie HS
Oklahoma		 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 185 lb (84 kg) – Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Danny Gray
Wide Receiver		 Dallas, TX James Madison HS
Blinn College		 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) – Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Branson Hickman
Offensive Lineman		 McKinney, TX Jesuit College Prep 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 285 lb (129 kg) – Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Thaddaeus "Thad" Johnson
Wide Receiver		 Beaumont, TX West Brook HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) – Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Demetri Jordan
Offensive Lineman		 Lubbock, TX Coronado HS
Tyler JC		 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 330 lb (150 kg) – Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
DeVere Levelston
Defensive tackle		 DeSoto, TX DeSoto HS
Tyler JC		 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 245 lb (111 kg) – Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Bryan Massey
Cornerback/Safety		 Katy, TX Katy HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 185 lb (84 kg) – Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Mason Mastrov
Defensive End		 Lafayette, CA Campolindo HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) – Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Henry Mossberg
Offensive Lineman		 Southlake, TX Southlake Carroll HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 290 lb (130 kg) – Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Dalton Perdue
Offensive Lineman		 El Dorado, AR El Dorado HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 315 lb (143 kg) – Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
John Luke Roberts
Tight End/Long Snapper		 Austin, TX Austin Regents HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 210 lb (95 kg) – Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Erin Smith
Offensive Lineman		 Little Rock, AR North Little Rock HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 270 lb (120 kg) – Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Marcus Smith
Offensive Lineman		 Stafford, TX Stafford HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 315 lb (143 kg) – Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Ben Sparks
Offensive Lineman		 Norman, OK Norman HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 285 lb (129 kg) – Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Parker Stone
Wide Receiver		 Dallas, TX Parish Episcopal School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 185 lb (84 kg) – Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Trent Strong
Linebacker		 Tucson, AZ Salpointe Catholic HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 225 lb (102 kg) – Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Karl Taylor
Safety		 Midland, TX Midland Lee HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) – Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Warren Wells
Defensive End		 Dallas, TX Bishop Lynch HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) – Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 53:30 p.m.at Texas State*
ESPNW 31–247,500
September 195:00 p.m.at North Texas*
CBSSNW 65–358,464
September 266:00 p.m.Stephen F. Austin*
ESPN+W 50–77,898
October 32:30 p.m.No. 25 Memphis
  • Gerald J. Ford Stadium
  • University Park, TX
ESPN2W 30–277,898
October 165:00 p.m.at TulaneNo. 17
ESPNW 37–34 OT1
October 248:00 p.m.No. 9 CincinnatidaggerNo. 16
  • Gerald J. Ford Stadium
  • University Park, TX
ESPN2L 13–427,898
October 316:30 p.m.NavyNo. 22
ESPN2W 51–377,898
November 711:00 a.m.at TempleNo. 18
ESPN+W 47–232,577
November 146:00 p.m.at TulsaNo. 19
ESPN2L 24–283,900
November 2811:00 a.m.at East Carolina
ESPN+L 38–523,500
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time

    Rankings

    Ranking movements
    Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
    — = Not ranked RV = Received votes
    Week
    PollPre12345678910111213141516Final
    APRVRV*RVRVRV181716221819RVRVRV————
    CoachesRVRV*RVRVRV211816231819RVRV—RVRVRVRV
    CFPNot released—————Not released

    Personnel

    2020 SMU Mustangs football team roster
    Players Coaches
    Offense
    Pos.#NameClass
    WR 4 Tyler Page Sr
    WR 6 Austin Upshaw Jr
    QB 7 Shane Buechele Sr
    WR 8 Reggie Roberson Jr. Sr
    QB 9 William Brown So
    QB 10 Terrance Gipson  Fr
    WR 11 Rashee Rice So
    QB 12 Derek Green So
    WR 13 Judah Bell Jr
    WR 15 Calvin Wiggins  Fr
    WR 16 Keke Burns  Fr
    QB 18 Jacob Oehrlein So
    RB 20 Cameron Rosenberger  Fr
    RB 21 Tamerik Williams So
    RB 25 TJ McDaniel So
    RB 26 Ulysses Bentley IV  Fr
    RB 30 Tyler Lavine So
    TE, FB 40 Kade Ashley So
    WR 41 Chad Dines So
    WR 42 Beau Barker  Fr
    TE 44 Kedrick James Jr
    WR 45 Ben Palmer  Fr
    WR 47 Devin Aglubat Fr
    WR 47 Walker French Jr
    WR 48 Devan Reck–Irvin  Fr
    OL 57 Cobe Bryant Sr
    OL 59 Tai Brooks  Fr
    OL 60 Henry Mossberg Fr
    OL 64 Cameron Ervin  Fr
    OL 65 Thomas Shelmire Fr
    OL 66 Sam Burns  Fr
    OL 70 Kadarius Smith Sr
    OL 71 Jaylon Thomas Jr
    OL 72 Demetri Jordan Jr
    OL 75 Hayden Howerton Sr
    OL 77 Alan Ali Jr
    OL 78 Beau Morris Sr
    OL 79 Danielson Ike  Fr
    TE 81 Ben Redding Jr
    WR 82 Parker Stone Fr
    TE 83 Kylen Granson Sr
    WR 84 Matt Dorrity Jr
    WR 85 Keith Jones So
    TE 86 Tommy McIntyre Sr
    TE 88 Carson Welch Fr
    WR 89 Peyton Hudson Fr
    		 Defense
    Pos.#NameClass
    CB 1 Eric Sutton Sr
    DB 2 Cam Jones So
    LB 3 Delano Robinson Sr
    CB 5 Ar'Mani Johnson Jr
    CB 6 Sam Westfall Jr
    LB 9 Shaine Hailey Sr
    S 10 Ty Dearman Fr
    CB 11 Chevin Calloway Jr
    CB 12 Kevin Johnson Sr
    S 13 Roderick Roberson Jr.  Fr
    LB 14 Richard Moore Sr
    S 15 Frankie Avantino So
    S 16 Trevor Denbow Sr
    S 18 Chace Cromartie So
    S 20 Athan Natsues So
    S 21 Donald Clay  Fr
    DB 22 Karl Taylor Fr
    LB 24 Jimmy Phillips Jr. Jr
    DB 26 Brandon Stephens Sr
    S 27 Michael Salerno Jr
    CB 28 Christian Davis Sr
    CB 29 Justin Guy–Robinson Jr
    LB 30 Kyle Blaskovich Jr
    LB 31 Armando Fitz Jr
    LB 32 JC Rispress Jr
    LB 35 John Porter So
    CB 36 Terry Keys III So
    DE 38 Toby Ndukwe Jr
    DT 39 Darren Brown So
    LB 41 Preston Ellison Jr
    S 42 Ra–Sun Kazadi So
    LB 43 Brian Holloway Jr
    DT 44 Harrison Loveless Jr
    LB 45 Luke Evans  Fr
    DE 46 Garnett March II  Fr
    S 47 Hunter Ballard  Fr
    S 48 Evan Gray  Fr
    CB 49 Marcus Nesby  Fr
    LB 50 Richard McBryde Sr
    DE 51 Warren Walls Fr
    LB 52 Deuce Palmer  Fr
    LB 53 Garrett Madison  Fr
    DE 54 Gerrit Choate Sr
    DE 55 Gary Wiley Jr
    LB 56 Broc Watkins Sr
    LB 57 Ben Frugal  Fr
    LB 59 Will Goldberg  Fr
    LB 60 Reid Stacy  Fr
    DE 61 Jack Young  Fr
    LB 63 Eli Frugal  Fr
    LB 67 Nick Lerew So
    DL 89 Alex Sickafoose  Fr
    DE 90 Nelson Paul So
    DT 91 Terrance Newman Jr
    DT 92 Shabazz Dotson So
    DT 93 Elijah Chatman So
    DE 94 Mason Mastrov Fr
    DT 95 Will Jones Sr
    DT 96 Devere Levelston So
    DE 97 Turner Coxe Jr
    DT 98 Jacob Pugh Sr
    		 Special teams
    Pos.#NameClass
    K 32 Jack Hansing Sr
    K 44 Charles Cannon Jr
    LS 49 Cole Voyles So
    K 94 Wills Thompson III  Fr
    P 95 Nick Lang  Fr
    K 96 Austin Dennis  Fr
    K, P 97 Russell Roberts So
    P 99 Warren Scott So
    Head coach
    Coordinators/assistant coaches
    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • Injured Injured
    • Redshirt Redshirt

    Roster
    Last update: June 27, 2020

    Depth chart

    †

    Game summaries

    StatisticsSMUTexas State
    First downs2622
    Total yards544416
    Rushing yards177189
    Passing yards367227
    Turnovers32
    Time of possession32:0327:57

    At Texas State

    Pregame lineOver/under
    SMU −24.570
    Southern Methodist at Texas State – Game summary
    Period 1 2 34Total
    Mustangs 0 14 14331
    Bobcats 0 14 7324

    at Bobcat Stadium, San Marcos, TX

    • Date: Saturday, September 5
    • Game time: 3:30 p.m. CDT
    • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 91 °F (33 °C) • Wind: E 8 mph
    • Game attendance: 7,500
    • Referee: Marshall Lewis
    • TV announcers (ESPN): Anish Shroff (play-by-play), Tom Luginbill (analyst), Kris Budden (sideline)
    Game information
    StatisticsSMUNorth Texas
    First downs3325
    Total yards710517
    Rushing yards366212
    Passing yards344305
    Turnovers02
    Time of possession34:3125:29

    At North Texas

    Pregame lineOver/under
    SMU −14.068.5
    Southern Methodist at North Texas – Game summary
    Period 1 2 34Total
    Mustangs 21 13 211065
    Mean Green 0 7 141435

    at Apogee Stadium, Denton, TX

    • Date: September 19
    • Game time: 5:00 p.m. CDT
    • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 79 °F (26 °C) • Wind: NE 8 MPH
    • Game attendance: 8,464
    • Referee: Tony Calabrese
    • TV: CBSSN
    Game information
    StatisticsStephen F. AustinSMU
    First downs1424
    Total yards216432
    Rushing yards51260
    Passing yards165172
    Turnovers10
    Time of possession34:2525:35

    Stephen F. Austin

    Pregame lineOver/under
    SMU −31.558.5
    Stephen F. Austin at Southern Methodist – Game summary
    Period 1 2 34Total
    Lumberjacks 0 0 707
    Mustangs 22 7 71450

    at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, University Park, TX

    • Date: September 26
    • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
    • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 85 °F (29 °C) • Wind: SE 12 MPH
    • Game attendance: 7,898
    • Referee: Nate Black
    • TV announcers (ESPN+): David Saltzman (play-by-play), LaDarrin McLane (analyst)
    Game information
    StatisticsMemphisSMU
    First downs2621
    Total yards501549
    Rushing yards20575
    Passing yards296474
    Turnovers42
    Time of possession30:5129:09

    Memphis

    Pregame lineOver/under
    SMU −1.575
    Memphis at Southern Methodist – Game summary
    Period 1 2 34Total
    No. 25 Tigers 3 17 7027
    Mustangs 17 7 3330

    at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, University Park, TX

    • Date: October 3
    • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
    • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 81 °F (27 °C) • Wind: S 11 mph
    • Game attendance: 7,898
    • Referee: C. Lamertina
    • TV announcers (ESPN2): Anish Shroff (play-by-play), Tom Luginbill (analyst), Kris Budden (sideline)
    Game information
    StatisticsSMUTulane
    First downs2523
    Total yards581387
    Rushing yards142195
    Passing yards439192
    Turnovers11
    Time of possession31:0128:59

    At Tulane

    Pregame lineOver/under
    SMU −6.565
    Southern Methodist at Tulane – Game summary
    Period 1 2 34OTTotal
    No. 17 Mustangs 10 7 107337
    Green Wave 7 10 710034

    at Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, LA

    • Date: October 16
    • Game time: 5:00 p.m. CDT
    • Game weather: Mostly Cloudy • Temperature: 70 °F (21 °C) • Wind: N 14 mph
    • Game attendance: 0
    • Referee: Anthony Calabre
    • TV announcers (ESPN): Beth Mowins (play-by-play), Kirk Morrison (analyst), Lauren Sisler (sideline)
    Game information
    StatisticsCincinnatiSMU
    First downs1722
    Total yards439290
    Rushing yards31375
    Passing yards126215
    Turnovers21
    Time of possession27:1532:45

    Cincinnati

    Pregame lineOver/under
    SMU -1.057
    Cincinnati at Southern Methodist – Game summary
    Period 1 2 34Total
    Bearcats 14 0 141442
    Mustangs 0 10 0313

    at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, University Park, TX

    • Date: October 24
    • Game time: 8:00 p.m. CDT
    • Game weather: ;
    • Game attendance: 7,898
    • Referee:  
    • TV: ESPN2
    Game information
    StatisticsNavySMU
    First downs 
    Total yards 
    Rushing yards 
    Passing yards 
    Turnovers 
    Time of possession 
    Pregame lineOver/under
    SMU -13.059
    Navy at Southern Methodist – Game summary
    Period 1 2 34Total
    Midshipmen 7 10 02037
    Mustangs 0 31 14651

    at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, University Park, TX

    • Date: October 31
    • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CDT
    • Game weather: ;
    • Game attendance: 7,898
    • Referee:  
    • TV: ESPN2
    Game information
    StatisticsSMUTemple
    First downs 
    Total yards 
    Rushing yards 
    Passing yards 
    Turnovers 
    Time of possession 

    At Temple

    Pregame lineOver/under
     
    Southern Methodist at Temple – Game summary
    Period 1 2 Total
    Mustangs 0
    Owls 0

    at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA

    • Date: November 5
    • Game time: TBD CDT
    • Game weather: ;
    • Game attendance:  
    • Referee:  
    • TV: ESPN
    Game information
    StatisticsSMUTulsa
    First downs 
    Total yards 
    Rushing yards 
    Passing yards 
    Turnovers 
    Time of possession 

    At Tulsa

    Pregame lineOver/under
     
    Southern Methodist at Tulsa – Game summary
    Period 1 2 Total
    Mustangs 0
    Golden Hurricane 0

    at Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium, Tulsa, OK

    • Date: November 14
    • Game time: TBD CDT
    • Game weather: ;
    • Game attendance:  
    • Referee:  
    • TV:  
    Game information
    StatisticsSMUEast Carolina
    First downs 
    Total yards 
    Rushing yards 
    Passing yards 
    Turnovers 
    Time of possession 

    At East Carolina

    Pregame lineOver/under
     
    Southern Methodist at East Carolina – Game summary
    Period 1 2 Total
    Mustangs 0
    Pirates 0

    at Dowdy–Ficklen Stadium, Greenville, NC

    • Date: November 28
    • Game time: TBD CDT
    • Game weather: ;
    • Game attendance:  
    • Referee:  
    • TV:  
    Game information
    StatisticsHoustonSMU
    First downs 
    Total yards 
    Rushing yards 
    Passing yards 
    Turnovers 
    Time of possession 

    Houston

    Pregame lineOver/under
     
    Houston at Southern Methodist – Game summary
    Period 1 2 Total
    Cougars 0
    Mustangs 0

    at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, University Park, TX

    • Game time: TBD CDT
    • Game weather: ;
    • Game attendance:  
    • Referee:  
    • TV:  
    Game information

    Players drafted into the NFL

    Round Pick Player Position NFL Club
    3104Brandon StephensCBBaltimore Ravens
    4127Kylen GransonTEIndianapolis Colts

    References

    1. ↑ "2020 SMU Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
    2. ↑ "SMU football will finish season with Frisco Bowl appearance on Dec. 19". Dallas News. December 9, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
    3. ↑ "UTSA headed to Frisco Bowl to face SMU". MySanAntonio. December 13, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
    4. ↑ "Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl Canceled; UTSA to Play in SERVPRO First Responder Bowl". thefriscobowl.com (Press release). December 15, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
    5. ↑ "UCF Chosen as Favorite in American Preseason Media Poll". theAmerican.org. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
    6. ↑ "SMU Football: Signing Day Central". SMU Athletics. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
    7. ↑ "SMU Football: Signing Day 2020". SMU Athletics. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
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