Nov 9, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats running back Hosey Williams (23) runs through a hole during the closing minutes of the Bearcats 28-25 win over the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Leifheit-USA TODAY Sports
SMU Mustangs – Full Briefview
The Skinny On SMU
- 2013 Record: 5-7
- All-Time Record: 439-477-54
- Conference: American Athletic Conference
- Head Coach: June Jones (4th yr)
- Head-To-Head: Cincinnati leads 1-0 (UNDEFEATED!)
- Last Meeting: Cincinnati 28, SMU 25 on November 9th, 2013
- Kickoff Date, Time, Location: October 18th, TBD time, Gerald J. Ford Stadium
Area Of Strength – Defensive Line
Area Of Weakness – The Running Game
Way Too Early Prediction
I can’t say I’m excited about the Bearcats facing SMU in Dallas next season. The Mustangs put a scare into Cincinnati last year, coming all the way back from 18 down to begin the fourth quarter to lose by a field goal. In Nippert Stadium, no less. Now, next season’s version of the SMU football team will be without senior leadership at quarterback but the defense should be better and, as mentioned, the Mustangs will have home field advantage. On paper I think Cincinnati can win by a field goal or touchdown but I wouldn’t be surprised, although seething with anger, if UC leaves the field with a loss.