Spring Practice Report: Week 2 shows SMU poised for greatness in 2026

3 days ago

SMU Football wrapped up Week 2 of spring practice and Billy Embody breaks down how the Mustangs looked on the field. Plus, who is emerging as a key contributor and who should Mustang fans be watching in the second half of spring football.

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Practice Report: Battle between WRs and DBs heats up for SMU

6 days ago

Billy Embody shares the latest from SMU spring football practice as the Mustangs skill positions battle it out with the secondary. How do the wideouts and running backs look after Tuesday's practice as the secondary takes a new stance in spring ball?

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Andrew Chamblee locked in battle to start at left tackle for SMU

6 days ago

SMU offensive tackle Andrew Chamblee shares what the competition is like for the starting left tackle job for the Mustangs. Billy Embody chats with him about the feel of the offensive line under Garin Justice and how the team is bonding in spring football.

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Josh Bates talks Year 2 as SMU center, big plans for FSU

6 days ago

SMU starting center Josh Bates sits down with Billy Embody to break down the first week of spring practice, his mindset entering Year 2 as the center for the Mustangs, and how he'd like to kick off his 2026 season at Florida State.

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Run Peruna Run brings new era of fan engagement and NIL support to SMU

Run Peruna Run brings new era of fan engagement and NIL support to SMU

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Texas — Run Peruna Run, an independent, fan-first ecosystem designed to deepen engagement between Mustang fans and SMU student-athletes, officially launched today. The platform will create additional Name, Image and Likeness opportunities, working alongside SMU Athletics while offering fans new ways to connect with the Mustangs on and off the field.

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New-look SMU Mustangs wow early in spring practice

7 days ago

Billy Embody and Hayden Howerton break down the early SMU spring football takeaways from the first two days of practice in the first practice report for Run Peruna Run. From how the transfers look early to the trenches and beyond, the guys break it all down for Run Peruna Run members on this practice report.

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Brandon Booker ready for stardom as SMU linebacker

7 days ago

Former SMU offensive lineman Hayden Howerton sits down with SMU linebacker Brandon Booker to get his thoughts on how the defense is shaping up in spring practice. Plus, Booker talks about his offseason, goals he has and more in this exclusive player interview.

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Yamir Knight now veteran leader at WR, ready for huge year at SMU

7 days ago

SMU brought in Yamir Knight as a key transfer portal addition for the 2025 season and it took a minute for him to emerge, but he did. Billy Embody sits down with the former James Madison star to get the lowdown on his chemistry with Kevin Jennings, what it's like having his brother playing college football, how he is a leader and much more!

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Kevin Jennings breaks down injury recovery, SMU offensive potential in 2026

7 days ago

SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings returns for another year as the starter for the Mustangs. As spring football takes off, Billy Embody sits down with the Dallas native. Jennings shares his take on how he is feeling entering his final spring, his development, bouncing back from injury and more in this exclusive player interview.

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Alexander Kilgore ready to lead SMU defense back to greatness

7 days ago

SMU linebacker Alexander Kilgore is an established leader for the Mustangs entering 2026. As the Katy, Texas native gets started on preparing for his final season in Dallas, he shares more on spring practice, how the Mustangs look with new additions, players to keep an eye on, and much more with Billy Embody.

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