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). The football team has participated in various Bowl Games, from the Dixie Classic in 1924 to the Hawaii Bowl in 2012. Football alumni include Heisman winner Doak Walker, All-American Eric Dickerson, and two-time Super Bowl winner Forrest Gregg. Conference affiliations NCAA Southwest Conference (1918–1996) Western Athletic Conference (1996–2005) Conference USA (2005–2013) American Athletic Conference (2013–2024) Atlantic Coast Conference (2024–) American Athletic Conference