STATEMENT: SMU Will RUN the Table in October—Playoff Path HINGES on Second Month Sweep

SMU Mustangs face a pivotal October as Grayson Singleton predicts the team will need to run the table to keep College Football Playoff hopes alive. Can SMU capitalize on a favorable home stretch featuring matchups against Boston College, Virginia, and Cal, setting the stage for a high-stakes November showdown with Notre Dame? The stakes are clear: a single loss in October could jeopardize their postseason aspirations in the ACC. Key storylines include Jonathan Jefferson’s return from injury, Jakai Lang’s breakout potential after a high-profile contract, and whether Speedy Nettles can solidify the Mustangs’ secondary. Grayson also breaks down why it’s "10 wins or bust" for SMU, examining the program’s heavy investments, revamped roster, and sky-high expectations. Will Kevin Jennings and Rhett Lashlee deliver double-digit wins and a berth in the ACC Championship? The Mustangs’ journey toward playoff contention is under the microscope. 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.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.