SMU's power rating is climbing.
- 2 new takes in the last 7 days
- Coverage leans upbeat so far, only a few posts
- Win total 8.5 — line flat since open
- SMU has reached elite-tier consistency — Rhett Lashlee's fourth season demands whether …
How past storylines turned out
SMU's climb into dynasty-caliber territory held for another season.
SMU's defensive coordinator change has died down — no clear next chapter yet.
SMU's offensive coordinator change has died down — no clear next chapter yet.
How it developed newest first
2 days ago
Temporary restraining order granted for BJ Edwards.
Why it mattersRhett Lashlee's fifth season at SMU begins with a 9-4 record and a #25 AP finish, but the program's uneasy fanbase questions if the CFP momentum can hold without BJ Edwards.
Sep 20
SMU win total fell from 9.5 to 9 (−0.5 wins) between Sep 19 and Sep 20, 2026 (tier C).
win total down 0.5 — solo market signal, no peers moved the same direction
Why it mattersRhett Lashlee's fifth season opens with a 9-4 record and a #31 talent rank, raising questions about sustaining elite-tier consistency after a 0.5-win drop in market projections.
SMU: coordinator change reshaping a unit.
Why it mattersRhett Lashlee's fifth season at SMU begins with a 9-4 record and a #25 AP finish, but the unease among fans suggests the program's national power status may not be.
SMU enters 2026 rated No. 23 in 2025 SP+ (+13.4), down 11 spots from 2024.
Why it mattersSMU enters 2026 — the 11-spot SP+ drop from 2024 raises one question: can Rhett Lashlee’s 4th season sustain the 9-4 winning record and Pony Express identity after a CFP appearance?
SMU has climbed into dynasty-caliber territory — into the top 10% of FBS by power rating over the last three seasons, up from the top 18% a year ago.
a 29-9 record over the last three regular seasons
Why it mattersSMU has reached elite-tier consistency — Rhett Lashlee's fourth season demands whether the 29-9 run is the start of sustained dominance or a fleeting peak.
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The non-obvious thing to track
Climbing the power tiers raises expectations: a season that would have been a breakout last year now reads as a disappointment. Watch whether the schedule lets the run actually show up on the field.
Our read of the beats above.
Rooms tap to switch
The 'resurgence is real' read: the numbers are starting to back the hype.
No coverage in this room yet.
The 'wait and see' counter: power shifts often get overread before the season proves them.
The range consensus, not a gap
“What Fran Brown said after Syracuse upset No. 19 SMU, notching consecutive wins over ACC opponents”