DALLAS (SMU) - Saturday's SMU-USF game has been designated a TEAL game and will carry special significance to the SMU program in its quest to raise awareness of sexual and domestic violence issues and prevention. Teal is recognized as the color associated with sexual violence prevention. 
 
The team will wear ribbons on their helmets to help publicize the cause and Brenda Tracy, rape survivor and activist who travels the country speaking about ways to eliminate sexual violence on campuses, will serve as an honorary captain and participate in the coin toss before the game.
 
Tracy addressed the football team in August, telling players how they can raise awareness. She will be speaking to all SMU student-athletes on Sunday.
 
SMU Coach Chad Morris said it was important for players to be involved in the process, adding that they have taken it to heart. He said he has been an advocate for the cause with the American Football Coaches of America and through his foundation.
 
"We've got such a huge platform to make a difference," he said. "It's got to start with men, so we're starting the trend; Just raising awareness. We've got a great opportunity to do that."
 
The SMU "Not On My Campus" group will be promoting the game and cause to all SMU students leading up to the event, as well as distributing #NotOnMyCampus stickers to fraternities and sororities prior to the game. They will also be using their connections with other campus organizations to promote the game and will distribute the stickers to tailgaters. They will also have a table in the concourse for the game.
 
SMU "Not On My Campus" t-shirts will be available in the concourse during the game and are offered in exchange for a donation.
 
For tickets to the game, contact the SMU Ticket Office at 214-SMU-GAME (768-4263) or log on to SMUMustangs.com.