As Rhett Lashlee restores the Mustangs' championship identity, a high-octane offense led by Kevin Jennings could transform this overlooked ACC clash into a critical resume-builder for the Irish.

The Mustangs coach wasn't thrilled.

Irish prepare for a gauntlet of talented quarterbacks, featuring transfer stars and seasoned playoff contenders. This 2026 slate promises electrifying matchups.

Kevin Jennings leads SMU football to a Holiday Bowl win over Arizona football as the Mustangs celebrate and their QB praises his teammates.

Athlon Sports’ Steven Lassan offers his expert prediction for Friday's Holiday Bowl between the Arizona Wildcats and SMU Mustangs.

The 2026 Trust & Will Holiday Bowl is a big finish for both Arizona and SMU as each tries to make a statement for next season. Here's the CFN prediction and preview.

SMU's defense was the key factor in their dominating 38-6 win, limiting Louisville to six points and 100 passing yards, enhancing their ACC title prospects.

Kevin Jennings threw for 303 yards with three touchdowns and ran for another score as SMU stayed in contention to reach another ACC title game with a 38-6 win over Louisville on Saturday. Now the Mustangs (8-3, 6-1 ACC) just have to win their regular-season finale at California to make the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game for the second year in a row since joining the league. The scenario to advance wasn't that simple for the Mustangs after they ended their final home game by midafternoon still needing help.

The Hurricanes have lost two ACC games.