REINFORCED: SMU Mustangs Defensive Improvements DRAMATICALLY Changes the Game for Kevin Jennings

SMU Mustangs ease the pressure on quarterback Kevin Jennings as defensive improvements set the stage for a breakthrough ACC campaign. Grayson Singleton highlights how a deeper, more stabilized defensive line and upgraded secondary can help SMU close out games that slipped away last season. Key moments from clashes against Baylor and California spotlight Jennings’ potential, but will Maurice Crum’s fresh approach on defense finally deliver timely stops? With the new “five to play five” rule shaking up college football eligibility, SMU’s 2027 roster could feature returning standouts.. Singleton unpacks the recruiting landscape after misses on Montre Jackson and shifting targets like Jaden Fields, explaining why fans shouldn’t panic about the current 2027 class. Could SMU’s youthful, talent-rich squad become a future ACC contender just as the portal and eligibility rules rewrite the competitive balance? 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.