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Football In The News: 2017 SEASON

(July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018)

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Dallas Morning News
Life on football field gave SMU-ex Frank Jackson accolades, but law career earned him the Hall of Fame

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Dallas Morning News
The lessons SMU's Sonny Dykes learned from his father, Texas Tech legend Spike

Thursday, June 7, 2018

Dallas Morning News
10 things to know about SMU corner Jordan Wyatt, including which Mustang record he holds

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Dallas Morning News
AD Rick Hart reflects on SMU's 2017-18 year, talks the next facilities project he'd like to see accomplished

Thursday, May 31, 2018

Dallas Morning News
Slowly but surely, Dallas is becoming epicenter of American Athletic Conference, with HQ move in the cards

Monday, May 21, 2018

Dallas Morning News
American Athletic 2018 All-Conference Team

Friday, May 18, 2018

SMUMustangs.com
Brown, Gentry Added To NFL Rosters

Monday, May 7, 2018

SMUMustangs.com
Mustangs Host Free Youth Football Clinic

Friday, May 4, 2018

Dallas Morning News
Why AD Rick Hart is excited about Dykes' first season at SMU: 'He's been who we thought he was and more'

Friday, April 27, 2018

SMUMustangs.com
Courtland Sutton Selected By Denver Broncos In 2018 NFL Draft
Justin Lawler, Trey Quinn Selected In Final Round Of 2018 NFL Draft

Spring Practice Notebook

Mustangs Healthy and Ahead of Schedule After Spring Game
Mustangs Winding Down Spring But Maintaining Physical Mindset
Defense Progressing Enter Final Week of Spring
Mustangs Emphasis on Building Depth at Halfway Point of Spring
Mustangs Improving on Physicality and Fundamentals over First Week of Spring

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

NBC DFW
Meet the New Head Football Coach at SMU

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018

Dallas Morning News
Former Mustang Randall Joyner dishes on returning to SMU as a coach, what he learned at Ohio State
SMU starts 'Life After Ball' program to help student-athletes' post-football careers

Monday, Jan. 29, 2018

SB Nation
How ‘college offense’ infiltrated the Super Bowl, explained by stars’ former coaches

Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018

Sports Illustrated
SMU Coach Sonny Dykes Knows What Makes Three Super Bowl Stars Tick

Dallas Morning News
SMU head coach Sonny Dykes can boast of connections to both Super Bowl teams

Friday, Dec. 15, 2017

Dallas Morning News
How SMU's Frisco Bowl preparation has turned into a trust-building exercise with Sonny Dykes

Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017

Dallas Morning News
With decision to hire Sonny Dykes, SMU betting on experience
10 things to know about new SMU head coach Sonny Dykes, including his wild college major
New SMU head coach Sonny Dykes evokes Mustangs' history in statement announcing hire

Associated Press
Road leads Sonny Dykes home to Texas and SMU

Monday, Dec. 11, 2017

SMUMustangs.com
Sonny Dykes Named Head Coach at SMU

Friday, Dec. 8, 2017

SMUMustangs.com
Q uinn, Sutton Earn All-America Honors

Monday, Dec. 4, 2017

SMUMustangs.com
Stepp Selected As AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute Participant

Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017

Dallas Morning News
SMU to play in the Frisco Bowl against Louisiana Tech
Why SMU is approaching its trip to the Frisco Bowl as a unique opportunity

Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017

SMUMustangs.com
Malone Named AFCA FBS Assistant Coach Of The Year

Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017

Dallas Morning News
Recap: SMU stops Tulane on goal line as time expires for 41-38 win
Wild final sequence gives SMU the win it desperately needed heading into bowl season
SMU quotable: Trey Quinn on why receiver Courtland Sutton is like Hercules

Weekly Press Conference
Head Coach Chad Morris
Offensive Coordinator Joe Craddock
Defensive Coordinator Van Malone
Senior Justin Lawler

Dallas Morning News
Swan song: Courtland Sutton reflects on his SMU career ahead of his final game on the Hilltop

Fox 4
Old Friends Reunite on Sideline During SMU Homecoming Game

Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017

Dallas Morning News
SMU football notes: A career day, and plenty of milestones to go with it

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017

The Times-Picayne
With Thomas Morstead leading the way, SMU pride heavy in the Saints locker room

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017

SMUMustangs.com
Head Coach Chad Morris
Offensive Coordinator Joe Craddock
Defensive Coordinator Van Malone
Sophomore Ben Hicks

Dallas Morning News
SMU receiver Courtland Sutton receives invitation to the Senior Bowl

Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017

SMUMustangs.com
Head Coach Chad Morris
Offensive Coordinator Joe Craddock
Defensive Coordinator Van Malone
Senior Justin Lawler

Dallas Morning News
With three games left, SMU knows it controls its destiny in the American Conference West

Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017

Dallas Morning News
SMU quotable: Chad Morris on Jordan Wyatt breaking a program record; Ben Hicks on his running

Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017

ESPN
No. 15 UCF stays undefeated with 31-24 victory over SMU

Dallas Morning News
SMU quotable: Chad Morris on Jordan Wyatt breaking a program record; Ben Hicks on his running
SMU's homecoming game doubles as opportunity to advocate for survivors of sexual assault

Friday, Nov. 3, 2017

Dallas Morning News
'A great gauge for our program': What beating No. 18 UCF would mean for SMU
How SMU cornerback Jordan Wyatt has grown as a leader in 2017

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017

ESPN Dallas
J Dub City: SMU Head Coach Chad Morris joins the show

Dallas Morning News
How SMU goes about creating its game plan every week

USA Today
Undefeated No. 15 UCF vs. bowl-eligible SMU to open November

Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017

SMUMustangs.com
Head Coach Chad Morris
Offensive Coordinator Joe Craddock
Defensive Coordinator Van Malone
Junior Jordan Wyatt

SMU Daily Campus
Culture change key factor in football turnaround

Friday, Oct. 27, 2017

SMUMustangs.com
Mustangs Bowl Eligible After 38-34 Win Over Tulsa

Dallas Morning News
Recap: SMU completes comeback, defeats Tulsa 38-34
'They wanted it so bad' -- How SMU overcame rocky first half to clinch bowl eligibility
Watch Chad Morris' speech to SMU after it clinched bowl eligibility
Takeaways: SMU clinches bowl eligibility with 38-34 win over Tulsa

Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017

Texoma's Homepage
How SMU QB Ben Hicks tuned out the noise to deliver the best three-game stretch of his career

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017

Dallas Morning News
Rider standout Ramon Flanigan reflects on Southwest Conference shocker

Monday, Oct. 23, 2017

SMUMustangs.com
Head Coach Chad Morris
Offensive Coordinator Joe Craddock
Defensive Coordinator Van Malone

Dallas Morning News
As SMU nears bowl eligibility for first time since 2012, Mustangs want to keep their edge
How SMU's fourth-and-26 conversion reminded Chad Morris of a turning point at Clemson AP
STAT WATCH: SMU's Quinn continues hot streak with 17 catches

ET Final Score
SMU's Quinn earns Earl Campbell Tyler Rose National Player of the Week

The Times-Picayune
Former LSU receiver Trey Quinn grabs a piece of college football history

Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017

SMUMustangs.com
SMU Defeats Cincinnati On The Road In Overtime, 31-28

ESPN.com
Trey Quinn postgame interview

Dallas Morning News
'You can't take that from us' -- How SMU turned fourth-and-26 nightmare into a wild overtime win
SMU quotable: QB Ben Hicks on how his game has evolved this season

Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017

SMUMustangs.com
Head Coach Chad Morris
Offensive Coordinator Joe Craddock
Defensive Coordinator Van Malone
Senior DE Justin Lawler

Dallas Morning News
Why SMU wants RB Ke'Mon Freeman to watch Chiefs' breakout star Kareem Hunt

Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017

SMUMustangs.com
Hicks Selected For Midseason Manning Award Watch List

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017

SMUMustangs.com
Quinn Added To Biletnikoff Award Watch List

Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017

Dallas Morning News
How a chaotic weekend in the AAC breathed new life into SMU's divisional chances

Monday, Oct. 9, 2017

JoeMooreAward.com
Joe Moore Award Announces Mid-Season Honor Roll

Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017

SMUMustangs.com
Mustangs Fall At Houston

Dallas Morning News
FINAL: Ben Hicks throws for nearly 400 yards, but SMU falls to Houston 35-22

Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017

SMUMustangs.com
Lawler One Of 30 Candidates Selected For Senior CLASS Award

Dallas Morning News
'You got to think outside the box': How Chad Morris uses his math degree to give SMU an edge

Pro Football Central
Relentless Effort Fueling Sutton-SMU’s Season

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017

Dallas Morning News
Why SMU corner Jordan Wyatt is so irreplaceable
'We can compete with anybody in the country' -- How SMU's grown from last year's upset of Houston

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017

SMUMustangs.com
Head Coach Chad Morris
Offensive Coordinator Joe Craddock
Defensive Coordinator Van Malone
Junior Braeden West

Dallas Morning News
'We can compete with anybody in the country' -- How SMU's grown from last year's upset of Houston

Monday, Oct. 2, 2017

Dallas Morning News
Why Chad Morris felt SMU QB Ben Hicks had his best performance of the season against UConn

SMUMustangs.com
Tempo Talk

Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017

Pro Football Central
Sutton, SMU Continue Strong Start To Season

Dallas Morning News
5 key numbers from SMU's win over UConn, like the Mustangs' dominant run defense
SMU quotable: Justin Lawler on Mason Gentry's big game; Courtland Sutton on what he admires about Trey Quinn

Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017

Dallas Morning News
Former Mustang Cole Beasley loves SMU WR Trey Quinn's sauce celebration tribute
'Last year, we don't win this game': Even in ugly win, SMU shows progress against UConn
Takeaways: SMU overcomes sloppy effort in 49-28 win over UConn

ESPN
Hicks, SMU pull away in 4th quarter 70 beat UConn 49-28

SMUMustangs.com
Mustangs Move To 4-1, Defeat UConn 49-28

Friday, Sept. 29, 2017

SMUMustangs.com
GAMEDAY PREVIEW | SMU Mustangs vs. UConn Huskies

Dallas Morning News
SMU sideline reporter on how Mustangs carry themselves differently during games than last year
How SMU can take advantage of the Gus Malzahn connection it shares with UConn

Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017

SMUMustangs.com
Head Coach Chad Morris
Offensive Coordinator Joe Craddock
Defensive Coordinator Van Malone
Sophomore QB Ben Hicks

Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017

Dallas Morning News
5 key numbers from SMU's win over Arkansas State: Jordan Wyatt's big game, Mustangs' first-down offense
Why SMU isn't approaching the start of AAC play any differently than its first four games

Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017

Dallas Morning News
SMU's run game does just enough to open up rest of offense in win over Arkansas St.
Takeaways: James Proche has a big game in SMU's 44-21 win over Arkansas State
SMU quotable: Why Chad Morris thought Jordan Wyatt's diving tackle was 'the play of the year'
SMU's Courtland Sutton just added another skill to his already impressive resume

Friday, Sept. 22, 2017

Dallas Morning News
Why SMU's coaching staff is encouraged by safety Mikial Onu's preparation each week

TheAmerican.org
Game Preview: SMU Returns Home To Face Arkansas State

Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017

SMUMustangs.com
After Difficult Year, Quinn Is Thriving With SMU

Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017

Dallas Morning News
After a long hiatus, SMU WR Trey Quinn is finding joy in playing football again

Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017

Dallas Morning News
SMU quotable: Chad Morris on why QB Ben Hicks is a fighter, starting Will Hopkins at guard

ESPN
No. 20 TCU rallies for 56-36 win over SMU

Friday, Sept. 15, 2017

Dallas Morning News
What a win in this year's Battle for the Iron Skillet would mean to Chad Morris, SMU's seniors
The TCU defense is about to give the SMU offense a tough midterm exam

Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017

The All-American
SMU's Courtland Sutton grew his body, then his NFL-caliber WR skills

Fox Sports
No. 20 TCU braces for prolific SMU attack

Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017

Dallas Morning News
SMU OC Joe Craddock on quarterback situation: 'There's no controversy in my room'
Chad Morris taking SMU back to 1984 as he tries to get Mustangs accustomed to hot start

Tuesday, Sept.12, 2017

SMU Public Relations - Weekly Press Conference
Head Coach Chad Morris
Offensive Coordinator Joe Craddock
Defensive Coordinator Van Malone
Defensive End Justin Lawler

Monday, Sept.11, 2017

Dallas Morning News
Five key numbers from SMU's win against UNT

Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017

Dallas Morning News
Courtland Sutton put SMU on his back in a performance for the ages against UNT

SMU Daily Campus
Courtland Sutton p owers SMU pas UNT

USA Today
Hicks-Sutton combo helps SMU beat N Texas 54-32

Friday, Sept. 8, 2017

Dallas Morning News
Why the 2017 edition of SMU-UNT means more for both teams this time around

Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017

SMU vs. UNT Weekly Media Availability
Head Coach Chad Morris
Offensive Coordinator Joe Craddock
Defensive Coordinator Van Malone
Senior Center Evan Brown
Junior DB Jordan Wyatt

Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017

Dallas Morning News
SMU CB Jordan Wyatt makes plays all over the defense in season-opening victory
Not even SMU's blowout victory over SFA could clear the picture in Mustangs' quarterback race

Friday, Sept. 1, 2017

Dallas Morning News
SMU focusing on task at hand with bigger expectations in Chad Morris' third season
How SMU plans to divvy up carries between running backs Braeden West, Xavier Jones
Why defensive coordinator Van Malone expects growing pains from SMU's secondary

SMUMustangs.com
Sutton Leads Mustangs Into 2017

Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017

Dallas Morning News
George W. Bush visits SMU football practice to offer supportto Houston natives after Hurricane Harvey

Dallas Morning News
Courtland Sutton on why SMU's goal is a conference championship in 2017

SMU vs. SFA Weekly Media Availability
Head Coach Chad Morris
Offensive Coordinator Joe Craddock
Defensive Coordinator Van Malone
Junior Wide Receiver Courtland Sutton

Monday, Aug. 28, 2017

Tempo Talk
Tempo Talk with Head Coach Chad Morris

Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017

Dallas Morning News
Breakout players to watch at SMU: Xavier Jones has potential to give SMU a formidable backfield tandem

CBS
AAC fresh faces: Five freshmen who have the potential to breakout in 2017

Monday, Aug. 14, 2017

Dallas Morning News
From doubted to undeniable: Courtland Sutton is back at SMU to help complete Mustangs' turnaround

Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017

Dallas Morning News
SMU's Ben Hicks feels like a different quarterback after rededicating himself in offseason

Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017

Dallas Morning News
NFL.com Lists SMU's Courtand Sutton as No. 1 receiver to Watch This College Football Season

Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017

Dallas Morning News
The Two Factors That Give Chad Morris Hope In His Third Year Will Be The Best Of His Tenure At SMU

Dallas Morning News
Chad Morris is impressed with SMU QB Ben Hicks' offseason transformation

The Ticket
SMU’s Chad Morris may get to pull out some trick plays for offensive line transfer Will Hopkins

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Texas High School Football
SMU Head Coach Chad Morris Aims To Continue Building Around In-State Talent

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

USA Today
Meet SMU's Courtland Sutton, the best receiver in college football

CFB 24/7
Courtland Sutton, Calvin Ridley lead top 10 WRs to watch in 2017

Thursday, July 6, 2017

Athlon Sports
Group of 5 Wild Card Players in 2017

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

SportsDay
10 things to know about SMU star WR Courtland Sutton, the last piece of Mustangs' 2014 recruiting class