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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

There's tons of info to come from SMU strength coach Shawn Griswold, who chatted with On The Pony Express on Thursday, but for now here are some key

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SMU Spring Practice Intel: Key takeaways from winter conditioning program

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 Football was back on the practice for the first day of full pads with Thursday morning's workout outside. Here's the latest buzz from the Hilltop

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SMU Spring Practice Notebook: In-depth look at OL, new defensive coaches

With spring ball nearly here, SMU has a talented running back room that'll be thin during practices coming up. In the fall, the Mustangs add two more

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SMU Running Back Breakdown: 2025 Review, Spring Football Outlook

The SMU Mustangs have some new faces in the stable to power the run game for Rhett Lashlee's offense this season. On The Pony Express’ crew of Dean

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Roundtable: Watching instant impact of SMU RB Kendrick Raphael, young talent

SMU Football is in the middle of winter workouts with Shawn Griswold and the newcomers have come together with the returners. Here's the latest buzz

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SMU winter workout buzz: Tidbits on transfers, freshmen and standouts

SMU running backs coach Kyle Cooper is stoked for the mix of returning experience and untapped potential in his room heading into 2026.   I asked

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Exclusive Q&A with SMU RBs coach Kyle Cooper

SMU is a month or so out from spring football and jersey numbers have been handed out to the newcomers on the 2026 roster. Plus, some changes have

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SMU reveals jersey numbers for transfers, high school signees, returning changes

SMU Football is back at work in winter workouts, preparing for spring football. What do the scholarship numbers look like for the Mustangs?  Rhett

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Breaking down SMU's scholarship numbers for spring football

SMU Football is in full offseason mode now and with the 2026 schedule revealed, it's also a perfect time for a way-too-early depth chart for the

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Way-Too-Early SMU Depth Chart for 2026 Season

Classes are underway on the Hilltop and SMU Football has brought in a large number of high school and transfers this offseason to join the program at

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SMU brings in double-digit high school signees, transfers to enroll early

SMU has double-digit commitments locked in for the 2026 college football season from the Transfer Portal. What should Mustang fans expect from the

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Early expectations for each SMU transfer portal commitment on offense

SMU Football is almost done with the entering period of the Transfer Portal window and the Mustangs brought in more talent for 2026. The Mustangs

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Tracking SMU Transfer Portal commits, departures for 2026 offseason

SMU has landed a commitment from Cal transfer running back Kendrick Raphael, who visited the Hilltop this weekend. The Mustangs won out over numerous

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Cal transfer RB Kendrick Raphael signs with SMU

California Golden Bears running back Kendrick Raphael has signed with the SMU Mustangs, per On3's Pete Nakos. He previously played for the NC State

Former NC State running back Kendrick Raphael had the game-winning touchdown for California in its 38-35 win over SMU on Saturday. 

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Cal running back Kendrick Raphael has signed with SMU

Let’s break down the latest intel on the top available players in the transfer portal and where they could land. On3 has the full breakdown:

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Transfer Portal Intel: LSU, Texas Tech, Oregon, Clemson & more awaiting decisions

SMU is supposed to host Cal transfer running back Kendrick Raphael for a visit on Friday, per sources. There are numerous programs after the Naples,

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SMU battling SEC programs for ACC transfer RB as he arrives in Dallas

Kentucky had to address tailback in a big way this offseason in the transfer portal. That meant double-dipping at the position. The Cats got on the

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Kentucky Target Board: What the current transfer portal running back market looks like

After blowing a 31-14 fourth quarter lead Saturday night, a two-yard rushing touchdown for Cal running back Kendrick Raphael gave the Golden Bears a

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Officials uphold game-winning Cal touchdown, keeps SMU out of ACC title game

Louisville football was handed its second loss of the season on Saturday night, this time at the hands of California, 29-26 in overtime.   The two

Nov 8, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; California Golden Bears wide receiver Jacob de Jesus (21) runs the ball against Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Wesley Bailey (23) in overtime at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. California defeated Louisville 29-26. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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How it happened: California outlasts No. 15 Louisville 29-26 in overtime

Our Opposition in-depth series will be released two days before each game this season and will provide an in-depth review of the opponent, including

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Opposition in-depth: Week 11, versus California

Cal moved to 2-0 on the season following a 35-3 win over Texas Southern on Saturday. The Bears struggled out of the gate on offense before settling

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WATCH: Cal players look back on win over Texas Southern

The transfer portal is similar to a revolving door — players come into programs just as fast as others leave for greener pastures. That’s no

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Where NC State football’s transfer portal departures landed this offseason

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