2020 SMU Mustangs football team

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2020 SMU Mustangs football
SMU Athletics wordmark.svg
Conference American Athletic Conference
Record7–3 (4–3 AAC)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinator Garrett Riley (1st season)
Co-offensive coordinator A. J. Ricker (1st season)
Offensive scheme Spread
Defensive coordinator Kevin Kane (3rd season)
Base defense 3–4
Home stadium Gerald J. Ford Stadium
Uniform
Smu mustangs football unif.png
Seasons
  2019
2021  
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]

Contents

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 finishTeamVotes (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
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeight40Commit 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 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
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 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
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 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
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 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
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 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
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 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
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 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
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 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
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 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
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 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
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 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
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 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
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 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Marcus Smith
Offensive Lineman
Stafford, TX Stafford HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)315 lb (143 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
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 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
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 stars.svg     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 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
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 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 53:30 p.m.at Texas State * ESPN W 31–247,500
September 195:00 p.m.at North Texas * CBSSN W 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 Tulane No. 17ESPNW 37–34 OT1
October 248:00 p.m.No. 9 Cincinnati Dagger-14-plain.pngNo. 16
  • Gerald J. Ford Stadium
  • University Park, TX
ESPN2 L 13–427,898
October 316:30 p.m. Navy No. 22
ESPN2W 51–377,898
November 711:00 a.m.at Temple No. 18ESPN+W 47–232,577
November 146:00 p.m.at Tulsa No. 19ESPN2L 24–283,900
November 2811:00 a.m.at East Carolina ESPN+L 38–523,500
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • 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
    AP RVRV*RVRVRV181716221819RVRVRV
    Coaches RVRV*RVRVRV211816231819RVRVRVRVRVRV
    CFP Not releasedNot released

    Personnel

    2020 SMU Mustangs football team roster
    PlayersCoaches
    Offense
    Pos.#NameClass
    WR 4Tyler PageSr
    WR 6Austin UpshawJr
    QB 7 Shane Buechele Sr
    WR 8Reggie Roberson Jr.Sr
    QB 9William BrownSo
    QB 10Terrance Gipson Redshirt.svg  Fr
    WR 11Rashee RiceSo
    QB 12Derek GreenSo
    WR 13Judah BellJr
    WR 15Calvin Wiggins Redshirt.svg  Fr
    WR 16Keke Burns Redshirt.svg  Fr
    QB 18Jacob OehrleinSo
    RB 20Cameron Rosenberger Redshirt.svg  Fr
    RB 21Tamerik WilliamsSo
    RB 25TJ McDanielSo
    RB 26Ulysses Bentley IV Redshirt.svg  Fr
    RB 30Tyler LavineSo
    TE, FB 40Kade AshleySo
    WR 41Chad DinesSo
    WR 42Beau Barker Redshirt.svg  Fr
    TE 44Kedrick JamesJr
    WR 45Ben Palmer Redshirt.svg  Fr
    WR 47Devin AglubatFr
    WR 47Walker FrenchJr
    WR 48Devan Reck–Irvin Redshirt.svg  Fr
    OL 57Cobe BryantSr
    OL 59Tai Brooks Redshirt.svg  Fr
    OL 60Henry MossbergFr
    OL 64Cameron Ervin Redshirt.svg  Fr
    OL 65Thomas ShelmireFr
    OL 66Sam Burns Redshirt.svg  Fr
    OL 70Kadarius SmithSr
    OL 71 Jaylon Thomas Jr
    OL 72Demetri JordanJr
    OL 75 Hayden Howerton Sr
    OL 77Alan AliJr
    OL 78Beau MorrisSr
    OL 79Danielson Ike Redshirt.svg  Fr
    TE 81Ben ReddingJr
    WR 82Parker StoneFr
    TE 83 Kylen Granson Sr
    WR 84Matt DorrityJr
    WR 85Keith JonesSo
    TE 86Tommy McIntyreSr
    TE 88Carson WelchFr
    WR 89Peyton HudsonFr
    Defense
    Pos.#NameClass
    CB 1Eric SuttonSr
    DB 2Cam JonesSo
    LB 3Delano RobinsonSr
    CB 5Ar'Mani JohnsonJr
    CB 6Sam WestfallJr
    LB 9Shaine HaileySr
    S 10Ty DearmanFr
    CB 11Chevin CallowayJr
    CB 12Kevin JohnsonSr
    S 13Roderick Roberson Jr. Redshirt.svg  Fr
    LB 14Richard MooreSr
    S 15Frankie AvantinoSo
    S 16 Trevor Denbow Sr
    S 18Chace CromartieSo
    S 20Athan NatsuesSo
    S 21Donald Clay Redshirt.svg  Fr
    DB 22Karl TaylorFr
    LB 24Jimmy Phillips Jr.Jr
    DB 26 Brandon Stephens Sr
    S 27Michael SalernoJr
    CB 28Christian DavisSr
    CB 29Justin Guy–RobinsonJr
    LB 30Kyle BlaskovichJr
    LB 31Armando FitzJr
    LB 32JC RispressJr
    LB 35John PorterSo
    CB 36Terry Keys IIISo
    DE 38Toby NdukweJr
    DT 39Darren BrownSo
    LB 41Preston EllisonJr
    S 42Ra–Sun KazadiSo
    LB 43Brian HollowayJr
    DT 44Harrison LovelessJr
    LB 45Luke Evans Redshirt.svg  Fr
    DE 46Garnett March II Redshirt.svg  Fr
    S 47Hunter Ballard Redshirt.svg  Fr
    S 48Evan Gray Redshirt.svg  Fr
    CB 49Marcus Nesby Redshirt.svg  Fr
    LB 50Richard McBrydeSr
    DE 51Warren WallsFr
    LB 52Deuce Palmer Redshirt.svg  Fr
    LB 53Garrett Madison Redshirt.svg  Fr
    DE 54Gerrit ChoateSr
    DE 55Gary WileyJr
    LB 56Broc WatkinsSr
    LB 57Ben Frugal Redshirt.svg  Fr
    LB 59Will Goldberg Redshirt.svg  Fr
    LB 60Reid Stacy Redshirt.svg  Fr
    DE 61Jack Young Redshirt.svg  Fr
    LB 63Eli Frugal Redshirt.svg  Fr
    LB 67Nick LerewSo
    DL 89Alex Sickafoose Redshirt.svg  Fr
    DE 90Nelson PaulSo
    DT 91Terrance NewmanJr
    DT 92Shabazz DotsonSo
    DT 93Elijah ChatmanSo
    DE 94Mason MastrovFr
    DT 95Will JonesSr
    DT 96 DeVere Levelston So
    DE 97Turner CoxeJr
    DT 98Jacob PughSr
    Special teams
    Pos.#NameClass
    K 32Jack HansingSr
    K 44Charles CannonJr
    LS 49Cole VoylesSo
    K 94Wills Thompson III Redshirt.svg  Fr
    P 95Nick Lang Redshirt.svg  Fr
    K 96Austin Dennis Redshirt.svg  Fr
    K, P 97Russell RobertsSo
    P 99Warren ScottSo
    Head coach
    Coordinators/assistant coaches

    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • Cruz Roja.svg Injured
    • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

    Roster
    Last update: June 27, 2020

    Depth chart

    Game summaries

    At Texas State

    Pregame lineOver/under
    SMU −24.570 [8]
    Southern Methodist at Texas State – Game summary
    Period1234Total
    Mustangs01414331
    Bobcats0147324

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

    At North Texas

    Pregame lineOver/under
    SMU −14.068.5 [9]
    Southern Methodist at North Texas – Game summary
    Period1234Total
    Mustangs2113211065
    Mean Green07141435

    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 announcers (CBSSN): Carter Blackburn (play–by–play), Aaron Taylor (analyst), and Jenny Dell (sideline reporter)
    Game information
    StatisticsSMUNorth Texas
    First downs3325
    Total yards710517
    Rushing yards366212
    Passing yards344305
    Turnovers02
    Time of possession34:3125:29

    Stephen F. Austin

    Pregame lineOver/under
    SMU −31.558.5 [10]
    Stephen F. Austin at Southern Methodist – Game summary
    Period1234Total
    Lumberjacks00707
    Mustangs22771450

    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
    StatisticsStephen F. AustinSMU
    First downs1424
    Total yards216432
    Rushing yards51260
    Passing yards165172
    Turnovers10
    Time of possession34:2525:35

    Memphis

    Pregame lineOver/under
    SMU −1.575 [11]
    Memphis at Southern Methodist – Game summary
    Period1234Total
    No. 25 Tigers3177027
    Mustangs1773330

    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
    StatisticsMemphisSMU
    First downs2621
    Total yards501549
    Rushing yards20575
    Passing yards296474
    Turnovers42
    Time of possession30:5129:09

    At Tulane

    Pregame lineOver/under
    SMU −6.565 [12]
    Southern Methodist at Tulane – Game summary
    Period1234OTTotal
    No. 17 Mustangs107107337
    Green Wave710710034

    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
    StatisticsSMUTulane
    First downs2523
    Total yards581387
    Rushing yards142195
    Passing yards439192
    Turnovers11
    Time of possession31:0128:59

    Cincinnati

    Pregame lineOver/under
    SMU -1.057 [13]
    Cincinnati at Southern Methodist – Game summary
    Period1234Total
    Bearcats140141442
    Mustangs0100313

    at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, University Park, TX

    • Date: October 24
    • Game time: 8:00 p.m. CDT
    • Game weather: 58 °F (14 °C) • Weather: Cloudy • Wind: E 4 mph
    • Game attendance: 7,898
    • Referee: Luke Richmond
    • TV announcers (ESPN2): Beth Mowins, Kirk Morrison and Kris Budden
    Game information
    StatisticsCincinnatiSMU
    First downs1722
    Total yards439290
    Rushing yards31375
    Passing yards126215
    Turnovers21
    Time of possession27:1532:45
    Pregame lineOver/under
    SMU -13.059 [14]
    Navy at Southern Methodist – Game summary
    Period1234Total
    Midshipmen71002037
    No. 22 Mustangs03114651

    at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, University Park, TX

    Game information
    StatisticsNavySMU
    First downs2725
    Total yards430555
    Rushing yards191255
    Passing yards239300
    Turnovers11
    Time of possession34:2725:33

    At Temple

    Pregame lineOver/under
    SMU –1763.5 [16]
    Southern Methodist at Temple – Game summary
    Period1234Total
    No. 18 Mustangs73102747
    Owls1303723

    at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA

    • Date: November 5
    • Game time: 11:05 a.m. CDT
    • Game weather: 70 °F (21 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: 5 MPH
    • Game attendance: 2,577
    • Referee: Charles Lamertina
    • TV announcers (ESPN+): Dave Leno (play–by–play) and Ken Dunek (analyst)
    Game information
    StatisticsSMUTemple
    First downs2419
    Total yards549368
    Rushing yards194157
    Passing yards355211
    Turnovers00
    Time of possession24:5535:05

    At Tulsa

    Pregame lineOver/under
     
    Southern Methodist at Tulsa – Game summary
    Period1234Total
    No. 19 Mustangs14100024
    Golden Hurricane0771428

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

    • Date: November 14
    • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
    • Game weather: ;
    • Game attendance: 3,000
    • Referee:  
    • TV: ESPN2
    Game information
    StatisticsSMUTulsa
    First downs2725
    Total yards455351
    Rushing yards130151
    Passing yards325200
    Turnovers21
    Time of possession29:1830:42

    At East Carolina

    Pregame lineOver/under
    SMU –12.072
    Southern Methodist at East Carolina – Game summary
    Period1234Total
    Mustangs70171438
    Pirates21240752

    at Dowdy–Ficklen Stadium, Greenville, NC

    • Date: November 28
    • Game time: 11:05 a.m. CDT
    • Game weather: 59 °F (15 °C) • Weather: Mostly Clear • Wind: Calm
    • Game attendance: 3,500
    • Referee: Edwin Lee
    • TV announcers (ESPN+): Lincoln Rose (play–by–play) and LaDarrin McLane (analyst)
    Game information
    StatisticsSMUEast Carolina
    First downs2628
    Total yards384493
    Rushing yards70160
    Passing yards314333
    Turnovers32
    Time of possession29:4330:17

    Houston

    Pregame lineOver/under
     
    Houston at Southern Methodist – Game summary
    Period12Total
    Cougars0
    Mustangs0

    at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, University Park, TX

    • 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 

    Players drafted into the NFL

    RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL Club
    3104 Brandon Stephens CB Baltimore Ravens
    4127 Kylen Granson TE Indianapolis Colts

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