DALLAS (SMU)- SMU football kickoff times and television networks for the first three weeks of the 2023 season, along with times for three primetime weeknight matchups were announced Wednesday by the American Athletic Conference and ESPN.
The Mustangs' season opener at Ford Stadium against Louisiana Tech on Sept. 2 will be played at 11 a.m. CT and shown on ESPNU. The following week, SMU travels to face Oklahoma on Sept. 9 in a matchup shown on ESPN+ at 5 p.m. CT, while the Mustangs host Prairie View for a 6 p.m. CT kick on Sept. 16 on ESPN+.
In October, SMU travels for a pair of back-to-back weeknight primetime contests starting Thursday, Oct. 12 with a matchup at East Carolina on ESPN at 6:30 p.m. CT. The next Friday, Oct. 20, the Mustangs visit Temple at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN2. SMU hosts UNT in its third and final weeknight matchup of the season on Friday, Nov. 10, at 8 p.m. CT in Dallas on ESPN2.
As in years past, all remaining game times and television information will be selected on a 12- or six-day basis throughout the season.
Season tickets are available at SMUMustangs.com/tickets, by calling 214-SMU-GAME or via email at tickets@smu.edu.
2023 American Athletic Conference Football Schedule/Television Update
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Date
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Game
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Time (ET/CT)
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Television
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Saturday, Sept. 2
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Louisiana Tech at SMU
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Noon/11 a.m.
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ESPNU
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Saturday, Sept. 9
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SMU at Oklahoma
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6 p.m./5 p.m.
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ESPN+
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Saturday, Sept. 16
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Prairie View A&M at SMU
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7 p.m./6 p.m.
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ESPN+
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Thursday, Oct. 12
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SMU at East Carolina *
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7:30 p.m./6:30 p.m.
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ESPN
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Friday, Oct. 20
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SMU at Temple *
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7 p.m./6 p.m.
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ESPN2
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Friday, Nov. 10
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North Texas at SMU *
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9 p.m./8 p.m.
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ESPN
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Earlier in the week, SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee announced the addition of eight players through the transfer portal. The Mustangs portal class was ranked 12th by 247 Sports for the second cycle.
Mustangs Announce Eight Spring Transfer Portal Additions
Cam Robertson
Jordan Hudson
Kyron Chambers
Keyshon Mills
Caleb Johnson
Micah Hilts
Kobe Wilson
Kori Roberson
Season tickets are available at SMUMustangs.com/tickets or by calling 214-SMU-GAME. For any additional ticket questions please contact 214-SMU-GAME or email tickets@smu.edu.
