SMU Mustangs
The SMU Mustangs are the athletic teams that represent Southern Methodist University in University Park, Texas, United States. The Mustangs were founded in 1911 and joined the Southwest Conference, competing against Baylor, Rice, Texas, Texas A&M, Arkansas and Oklahoma A&M (which later became Oklahoma State).
| SMU Mustangs | |
|---|---|
| University | Southern Methodist University |
| Conference | The American (ending in 2024) ACC (beginning in July of 2024) ECAC (equestrian) ASUN (men's swimming & diving, 2023–24 only) |
| NCAA | Division I (FBS) |
| Athletic director | Rick Hart |
| Location | University Park, Texas |
| Varsity teams | 17 |
| Football stadium | Gerald J. Ford Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Moody Coliseum |
| Soccer stadium | Westcott Field |
| Mascot | Peruna |
| Nickname | Mustangs |
| Fight song | Peruna |
| Colors | Red and blue |
| Website | smumustangs |
The football team has participated in various bowl games, from the Dixie Classic in 1924 to the Fenway Bowl in 2023. Football alumni include Heisman winner Doak Walker, All-American Eric Dickerson, and two-time Super Bowl winner Forrest Gregg.
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