ALERT: Could Syracuse Suddenly EMERGE as SMU’s Toughest Test – Should Rhett Lashlee WORRY?

SMU Mustangs eye a College Football Playoff bid, but could underestimating Stanford or Syracuse derail their dream season? Grayson Singleton breaks down the 2026 schedule’s biggest trap games, calling Virginia a “sneaky blowout” opportunity and warning that a late-season trip to Palo Alto could make or break Rhett Lashlee’s campaign. Key matchups against Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, and Florida State loom, but it’s the under-the-radar moments—like a road test at Syracuse after a cushy homestand—that could define SMU’s fate. From the impact of Kevin Jennings’ speed and Kendrick Raphael’s explosiveness in College Football 27, to the offensive line’s strengths and the defense’s struggles in man coverage, Singleton offers unique insights both on the field and in the virtual realm. Can SMU stay locked in for a high-stakes cross-country finale, or will complacency and travel fatigue prove their undoing? Find out what’s at stake for the Mustangs’ postseason ambitions. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.