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Pushing aside the bad omens of the pregame weather delay and controversy of the offseason, the Tigers dismantled Clemson exactly how the main character coach wanted.
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Sports Illustrated staff writer Bryan Fischer sits down with SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee at ACC Media Days in Charlotte in July 2026.
Lashlee discusses the return of veteran quarterback Kevin Jennings, SMU’s Heisman campaign around its star QB and why a healthier supporting cast could make the Mustangs more dangerous in 2026. He also talks about improving the running game, SMU’s playoff and ACC title ambitions, the depth of the conference and what the Mustangs need to do on both sides of the ball to make another championship run.
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