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SMU welcomed new players to campus with the rest of the 2026 recruiting class enrolling on the Hilltop. Now, OTAs have begun with the calendar

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On The Pony Express

Early buzz from first OTAs for SMU Football

SMU wrapped up spring practice on Friday with its spring game inside Ford Stadium. With that in the rear-view mirror, we break down the offensive

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Projecting SMU's depth chart on offense for 2026 season

Another week of SMU spring practices are in the books and with Week 2 done, we share some of the standouts that've caught our eye.  *** Alabama

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SMU spring practice intel: Eye-catchers from Week 2 for the Mustangs

SMU was back on the practice field on Tuesday to start the second week of spring ball on the Hilltop. Here are some of the takeaways on how Rhett

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SMU Spring Practice Notebook: Week 2 for Mustangs underway

SMU Football was on the practice field for Day 1 of spring ball as the Mustangs went back to work with nearly their entire 2026 team on the Hilltop.

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Day 1 buzz from SMU spring football practice

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Jalen Hale and Rashod Bateman are similarly built wide receivers with smooth movements and route-running skills. Both are capable of working from inside the slot or on the outside. Both played basketball with Bateman being a prolific player on the hardwood. Hale had more verified speed at the same stage. 

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