The Mustang Mood - SMU Sports Podcast

The Mustang Mood
  • 5.0 (12)
  • Sports
  • Updated Biweekly

The Mustang Mood is the go-to SMU sports podcast for passionate Mustang fans. Hosted by Walker, Jay, Yonnic, Ben, and George — a group of opinionated and loyal SMU alumni — the show dives into SMU football, SMU basketball, and everything else SMU athletics as the Mustangs enter the ACC. Join us as we break down games, interview players, debate hot takes, and keep you in the loop on everything happening on the Hilltop. Whether you’re a current student or a die-hard alum, this is the SMU podcast you don’t want to miss. Share your moods via voice memo here: https://www.speakpipe.com/themustangmood

  1. 1d ago

    SMU defeats Boston College 25-16 | Marques White, Kevin Jennings & Becoming Hard to Beat

    Visit The Mustang Mood: themustangmood.com SMU beat Boston College 25-16 in a rain-soaked grind at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, moving to 4-1 overall and 2-1 in ACC play. It wasn't pretty. The Mustangs managed just 218 yards of offense, botched two PATs and somehow faced a fourth-and-50, but the defense showed up when it mattered.On this episode of The Mustang Mood, George, Jay and Ben break down the win and what it says about this team heading into the bye week. Kevin Jennings accounted for three touchdowns, throwing scores to Randy Pittman Jr. and Derrick McFall and punching one in himself, even as the nation's leading passer was held to 160 yards through the air in the slop.The guys also dig into a monster day from Marques White, who had three of SMU's five sacks, including a strip-sack that Aakil Washington returned 34 yards to set up a touchdown. They also get into Kendrick Raphael's score, the holding penalties that kept killing drives, and the special teams issues that just won't go away.With a bye week up next and Virginia coming to Dallas on Oct. 17, the conversation turns to the ACC race, SMU's path to Charlotte and whether the offense can get back on track for a College Football Playoff push.Boston College had its chances, including a wide-open drop on fourth down in the fourth quarter, but the Mustangs found a way. Ugly wins count too.Pony up.Visit The Mustang Mood: themustangmood.com

  2. 6d ago

    SMU Survives Missouri State 34-24 | Kevin Jennings, Turnovers & What’s Next

    Check out https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/mustangmood for the best shirts in the game!SMU defeated Missouri State 34-24 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, but it was far from the dominant win many expected. The Mustangs piled up 592 yards of offense, but turnovers, 12 penalties for 160 yards and continued struggles in the kicking game kept Missouri State in the game.On this episode of The Mustang Mood, George and Yonnic break down SMU’s win over Missouri State and what it means moving forward. Kevin Jennings had one of the best games of his SMU career, finishing 33-of-39 for 464 yards and three touchdowns while setting multiple SMU career and consecutive-completion records.The guys also take a closer look at KJ’s interception, Yamir Knight’s big game, Kendrick Raphael’s all-around performance, Jalen Cooper, Theo Melin Ohrstrom’s two touchdowns and a breakout defensive performance from Tavion Atkinson.With Louisville getting a loss and the ACC race tightening up, the conversation also turns toward SMU’s path through the rest of the conference schedule, Virginia, Boston College and the possibility of a College Football Playoff run.Missouri State played SMU tough, but the Mustangs still came away with the win. Now it’s about cleaning up the mistakes before the schedule gets tougher.Pony up.Visit The Mustang Mood: themustangmood.com

  3. Sep 23

    SMU Volleyball Non-Conference Recap & ACC Preview | Texas, Kentucky Wins + Stanford Up Next

    Check out https://themustangmood.com/ for all things The Mustang Mood! SMU volleyball enters the conference play ranked No. 5 in the country, and the Mustangs have one of the most challenging schedules in college volleyball. George breaks down the success of the 2026 SMU volleyball season so far and what the mustangs have left on their slate. He also takes a closer look at the upcoming schedule of ACC play, the biggest games at Moody Coliseum, and what SMU will need to accomplish to make another run in the NCAA Tournament. The 2026 season is here, and expectations are high for SMU volleyball.

  4. Sep 21

    SMU Football vs UC Davis Aggies - Week 2 Postgame Reaction

    Check out https://ponchooutdoors.com/mustangmood for the best SMU shirt out there!Join The Mustang Mood live after SMU vs. UC Davis for an immediate postgame reaction to the Mustangs and their ACC matchup with the Seminoles.Jay and Yonnic break down the biggest moments from the game, what went right, what went wrong, the standout performances, and what the result means for SMU moving forward.Come hang out in the live chat, share your reactions, and join the conversation with fellow SMU fans as we break down the game.Subscribe to The Mustang Mood for SMU football, SMU basketball, recruiting, interviews, game reactions, and everything happening on the Hilltop.

  5. Sep 20

    SMU Football vs Louisville - Week 3 Postgame Reaction

    Check out https://ponchooutdoors.com/mustangmood for the best SMU shirt out there! Join The Mustang Mood live after SMU vs. UC Davis for an immediate postgame reaction to the Mustangs and their ACC matchup with the Seminoles.Jay and Yonnic break down the biggest moments from the game, what went right, what went wrong, the standout performances, and what the result means for SMU moving forward.Come hang out in the live chat, share your reactions, and join the conversation with fellow SMU fans as we break down the game. Subscribe to The Mustang Mood for SMU football, SMU basketball, recruiting, interviews, game reactions, and everything happening on the Hilltop.

  6. Sep 17

    SMU Mustangs vs Louisville Cardinals preview - The Midweek Mood

    Check out https://ponchooutdoors.com/mustangmood for the best SMU shirt out there!Hayden Howerton joins The Mustang Mood for a preview of the mustangs first top 25 matchup of the season against Louisville. Hayden, Ben and George break down the keys to the game and what this result could mean for SMU moving forward.Subscribe to The Mustang Mood for SMU football, SMU basketball, SMU Volleyball, recruiting, interviews, game reactions, and everything happening on the Hilltop.

  7. Sep 9

    SMU Beats Florida State 27-24: Postgame Reaction, Takeaways & What’s Next

    Check out https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/mustangmood for the best looking, most comfortable, and most useful SMU shirt out there! SMU is 1-0 after a wild 27-24 win over Florida State in Week 1. The Mustang Mood breaks down everything from the Mustangs’ win over the Seminoles, including the bizarre power outage that delayed the game, SMU’s dominant defensive performance, Kevin Jennings’ up-and-down night, the offensive line, turnovers, penalties, special teams and what this win tells us about SMU heading into the rest of the 2026 season. Despite turning the ball over four times and committing some costly penalties, SMU found a way to beat Florida State and escape Tallahassee with a win. The defense kept the Mustangs in the game, the offensive line allowed zero sacks, and there were plenty of encouraging signs from SMU’s offense and running game. The guys also debate how good Florida State really is, whether the Seminoles can make a bowl game, and how much we should actually take away from a wild Week 1 matchup. Plus, we look ahead to SMU vs. UC Davis and give our score predictions for the Mustangs’ Week 2 matchup. SMU 27, Florida State 24. The Mustangs are undefeated. #SMU #SMUFootball #FloridaState #FSU #ACC #CollegeFootball #MustangMood

  8. Sep 3

    SMU vs Florida State Preview: Can the Mustangs Expose the Seminoles?

    Check out https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/mustangmood SMU football is finally back, and the Mustangs open the season Monday night against Florida State in a huge ACC matchup in Tallahassee. Jay, George, and Yonnic break down everything you need to know about SMU vs. Florida State, including the Seminoles' Week 0 performance against New Mexico State, the Mike Norvell hot-seat conversation, Florida State's dangerous running game, and the biggest questions surrounding both teams heading into Week 1. The guys discuss whether SMU's offense can take advantage of Florida State's defense, how Kevin Jennings and the Mustang skill-position group match up against the Seminoles, and whether SMU's revamped defensive line and secondary can slow down Florida State's rushing attack. Plus, the crew gives their official score predictions, including one prediction that has Florida State pulling off the upset, while Ben shares his film-based breakdown of the Seminoles after watching their entire game against New Mexico State. Is Florida State actually as dangerous as their talent suggests? Can SMU start fast in a hostile Tallahassee environment? And what happens if the Seminoles struggle again on Monday night? SMU vs. Florida State is finally here. Pony up. #SMU #SMUFootball #FloridaState #FSU #FloridaStateFootball #ACCFootball #CollegeFootball

See All (105)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
12 Ratings

About

The Mustang Mood is the go-to SMU sports podcast for passionate Mustang fans. Hosted by Walker, Jay, Yonnic, Ben, and George — a group of opinionated and loyal SMU alumni — the show dives into SMU football, SMU basketball, and everything else SMU athletics as the Mustangs enter the ACC. Join us as we break down games, interview players, debate hot takes, and keep you in the loop on everything happening on the Hilltop. Whether you’re a current student or a die-hard alum, this is the SMU podcast you don’t want to miss. Share your moods via voice memo here: https://www.speakpipe.com/themustangmood

Information

You Might Also Like