PRESSURE: Can Rhett Lashlee’s SMU Mustangs MEET Sky-High ACC Expectations in 2026?

SMU Mustangs enter 2026 with College Football Playoff ambitions—can Rhett Lashlee meet the sky-high expectations he’s set? Grayson Singleton breaks down SMU’s transformation, spotlighting Lashlee’s rapid rise, the team’s deep talent pool, and the program’s push for double-digit wins in the ACC. With returning stars like quarterback Kevin Jennings, a standout offensive line, and strategic transfers, SMU looks poised to make another postseason run. Key topics include whether Lashlee’s leadership can guide SMU to another ACC Championship Game berth, his reputation for candid, fact-driven ACC Media Days performances, and which home matchups—like the showdowns with Virginia Tech and California—promise the hottest atmospheres on the Hilltop. Who will emerge as SMU’s biggest stars this season, and can the Mustangs capitalize on their newfound prominence? Join Grayson Singleton for insider analysis and bold predictions as SMU eyes college football’s biggest stage. 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.