UNACCEPTABLE: SMU Mustangs RUN DEFENSE Is Worse Than You Think, BUT Pass Protection Can be Fixed

Podcast: Locked On SMU - Daily Podcast on SMU Mustangs Football & Basketball · Locked On Podcast Network

Opublikowano: 2026-09-24

SMU Mustangs’ run defense regresses alarmingly, ranking among the ACC and FBS’s worst—can they get it fixed before the season is wrecked? Grayson Singleton uncovers advanced stats that expose missed tackles, poor gap control, and alarming explosive plays allowed by SMU, putting must-win games against Virginia and Notre Dame at risk. The analysis highlights the secondary’s heavy tackling workload, the impact of mobile quarterbacks, and the necessity for defensive adjustments. On offense, the spotlight turns to Kevin Jennings’ performance under pressure and the offensive line’s urgent need for improvement after allowing a 42% pressure rate against...