SMU Looks to Stay Perfect Against Louisville on Senior Day Showdown

Via Mustang Wire

SMU (7–3, 5–1 ACC) returns to Gerald J. Ford Stadium on Saturday for a pivotal Senior Day matchup against conference foe Louisville (7–3, 4–2 ACC). The Mustangs enter fresh off a bye week and a dominant 45–13 win at Boston College, their largest road victory margin since 2023.

The SMU offense is hitting its stride. Quarterback Kevin Jennings has delivered back-to-back 300-yard games for the first time in his career, while the run-pass balance was on full display at Boston College. Running back TJ Harden posted a season-high 130 rushing yards, and receivers Yamir Knight (162 yards, 1 TD) and Jordan Hudson (104 yards, 1 TD) each surpassed the 100-yard mark, giving SMU its first game with a 100-yard rusher and two 100-yard receivers since 2020. Derrick McFall added three rushing touchdowns to fuel the outburst.

Defensively, the Mustangs continue to rank among the nation’s most disruptive units. SMU leads the FBS in total turnovers gained (26) and sits top-10 nationally in interceptions, fumbles recovered, sacks, and red zone defense. The front seven erupted for seven sacks at BC, while the secondary, led by national co-leader Ahmaad Moses (5 INT),helped force four turnovers.

SMU controls the all-time series 3–0, including last year’s 34–27 win in Louisville. Under fourth-year head coach Rhett Lashlee, the Mustangs have become one of the nation’s most consistent programs in November, boasting a 13-1 record (.928) in the month, the best November winning percentage in school history. SMU is also 18-2 in its last 20 home games, averaging 45.5 points per game at Ford Stadium.

Louisville arrives at 7–3 and looks to rebound from a narrow 20–19 loss to Clemson.

With momentum, history, and home-field advantage on their side, the Mustangs aim to close out Senior Day with another strong ACC performance.

4-Star WR Aljour Miles is a Gamechanger Headed to The Hilltop

Via Baileigh Sheffield for Mustang Wire

KAUFMAN, Texas — Four-star wide receiver Aljour Miles stands among the premier prospects headed to The Hilltop in SMU’s 2026 recruiting class. The 6-foot-3 standout from Kaufman High School chose SMU over several notable programs, holding offers from Oklahoma State, Colorado State, Arkansas and others.

A quick, twitchy multi-sport athlete, Miles has excelled in both football and basketball. Coaches say his basketball background enhances his footwork, agility, and overall spatial awareness, traits that translate into strong perimeter blocking and valuable versatility on the football field.

Miles has been a dynamic playmaker for Kaufman, showcasing explosive receiving ability while consistently providing a physical presence on the outside. His combination of size, skill, and competitive edge makes him a significant addition as SMU continues to build depth and athleticism at the wide receiver position.

The senior is expected to be an immediate asset for the Mustangs with his blend of size, speed, and high-end competitiveness.

Boyd Buchanan Blasts Grace Christian Academy: Advances To The Semifinals

By: Jay Pace

National Writer

Ondamarcsports.com

STRAIGHT BUC'N

CHATTANOOGA, TENN:

David Green is electric. Gary Rankin is a legend and Boyd Buchanan is undefeated in late November. 

For a program with just one winning season in the five years prior to Rankin's arrival in 2022, Boyd Buchanan has become one of the premier programs in all of Division II-AA.

The only thing missing from the most successful three-year run in program history is a ring. 

The Missing Ring

That ring has remained elusive, dangling like a carrot right before their eyes. It's there. They can see it. They can get close to it but they can't seem to grab it. 

Following Friday night's 35-0 smackdown of Grace Christian Academy in round two of the TSSAA  II-AA playoffs the Bucs are now one step closer to playing  for a championship in the Blue Cross Bowl for the second year in a row 

Eyes On The Prize

“The goal is to always get a ring” said David Green, the Bucs do it all star amid a sea of blue and gold supporters huddled around their injured star on Friday night .“It doesn't matter if you lose in the semis or the state championship, If you don't get the prize….that's all that matters.”

Green, who left the game early in the second quarter after turning his ankle was his usual stellar self, racking up 200+ all purpose yards and two touchdowns before halftime.

“We've got to have him,’  Bucs head coach Gary Rankin said. “He starts the engine. He's as good a football player as there is in our division no doubt.”

Agreed.

Green was responsible for  the Bucs first two scores of the night. The first, an inside handoff on a 3rd and 5 that he bounced outside and took 27 yards to the house. The second, a soul-crushing 95 yard punt return that lifted BBS to a 14-0 lead early in the second quarter.

Grace. Fork. Done 

“ I had to run back and get it,” said Green of the punt. “So I knew I had space to go and try to score. And when I hit (the seam) it was all perfect blocks, it was literally all green grass in front of me.”

Well, except for that kicker, David. Lordy, he tried

The Bucs would add two more first half TDs on a pair of 1 yard scores by David Yancey III and QB Hunter Rivers.

BBS RB Fisher Kyriakids added the final points of the night scoring on a short run to make the final 35-0.

Getting Defensive

One of the signature trademarks of a Gary Rankin coached team is an attacking and relentless defense. And his latest edition is no different. 

A fierce pass rush posed significant problems for a Lions offense predicated on timing and tempo. 

Grace moved the ball with some success early, picking up first downs and converting on third downs to keep drives alive.

Then, the wheels fell off.

Trailing 7-0 early in the second quarter, Grace was on the move when disaster struck. On a first and 10 inside BBS territory the Lions dialed up a flea-flicker.

Uh-oh.

A snarling Bucs defense wasn't fooled, sacking Lions QB Knox Lambert on back to back plays, ultimately forcing the punt that Green returned for the score.

Lambert faced an incessant pass rush all night. Lambert, who passed for nearly 4,000 yards during his career, was limited to just 138 in his final high school game. The running game was even more abhorrent, finishing with -9 yards.

“Defensively we did a good job,” said Rankin in the afterglow of yet another postseason win. “Anytime you get a shutout in the playoffs, that's pretty strong.”