SMU Mustangs surge into 2026 with quarterback Kevin Jennings earning national acclaim and peer recognition at the Manning Passing Academy. Does Jennings’ arm talent, charisma, and upward trajectory put SMU in the ACC elite conversation? Grayson Singleton spotlights the Mustangs’ loaded offensive line, featuring future NFL prospects PJ Williams, Joshua Bates, and Addison Nichols—setting the foundation for a dynamic attack. Athlon Sports’ preseason accolades and Josh Pate’s top-25 ranking fuel playoff buzz, with discussions on SMU’s schedule strength, ACC competition, and the pivotal roles of head coach Rhett Lashlee and offensive line coach Garin Justice. Can SMU’s blend of leadership, depth, and trench dominance translate to an unexpected College Football Playoff run? 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.