BOLD: Has Rhett Lashlee Made SMU the ACC’s VALUABLE WEAPON for Additional Playoff Inclusion?

SMU Mustangs could be the key to elevating the ACC beyond a one-team race as Miami surges back to national prominence. Can SMU’s explosive offense and rising star quarterback Kevin Jennings make the Mustangs a perennial College Football Playoff contender—and perhaps even bring home a Heisman Trophy? Grayson Singleton breaks down SMU’s rapid impact on the ACC, why their schedule sets up a defining season, and which metrics prove their importance to the conference’s relevance on the national stage. Critical matchups against Florida State, Louisville, and Notre Dame could define Jennings’ Heisman path, while shifting playoff dynamics make every game crucial for Mustangs fans. Plus, Grayson Singleton explores the latest updates on the Protect College Sports Act, digging into NIL rights, media revenue models, and the future landscape of college athletics. Will SMU solidify its new powerhouse status? The road ahead is loaded with possibility. 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! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto 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.