SMU Mustangs
American
2023 Record: 11-2, 8-0
Coach: Rhett Lashlee
Coach Bowl Record: 0-1
Big Wins: 11/18 at Memphis (38-34), 12/2 vs Tulane (26-14)
Bad Losses: 9/9 at Oklahoma (11-28), 9/23 at TCU (17-34)
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Jaylan Knighton, RB, 720 yards
Passing: Preston Stone, QB, 3,197 yards
Receiving: RJ Maryland, TE, 518 yards
Tackles: Kobe Wilson, LB, 74
Sacks: Elijah Roberts, DE, 9.5
Interceptions: Isaiah Nwokobia, S, 4
2023 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 180.0 (41st in nation, 5th in conference)
Passing Offense: 291.9 (16, 3)
Total Offense: 471.9 (9, 2)
Scoring Offense: 41.8 (4, 1)
Rushing Defense: 117.8 (26, 2)
Pass Defense: 184.2 (15, 1)
Total Defense: 302.1 (13, 1)
Scoring Defense: 17.7 (13, 1)
Turnover Margin: 0.42 (28, 3)
Sacks: 3.33 (4, 1)
Sacks Allowed: 1.17 (13, 1)
Recent Bowl Appearances:
| 2022 | New Mexico Bowl | BYU (23-24) |
| 2021 | Fenway Bowl | Canceled |
| 2019 | Boca Raton Bowl | Florida Atlantic (28-52) |
| 2017 | Frisco Bowl | Louisiana Tech (10-51) |
| 2012 | Hawaii Bowl | Fresno State (43-10) |
| 2011 | Compass Bowl | Pittsburg (28-6) |
| 2010 | Armed Forces Bowl | Army (14-16) |
| 2009 | Hawaii Bowl | Nevada (45-10) |
*all team stats through 11/26
