Grayson Singleton reacts to SMU landing at No. 19 in the preseason AP Top 25, but should they be ranked ahead of Penn State? With quarterback Kevin Jennings and a dynamic roster loaded from the transfer portal, SMU enters the season as one of the ACC’s most intriguing contenders. Grayson makes the case based on resume-building opportunities against ranked opponents like Notre Dame and Louisville, while weighing the impact of schedule advantages—including a crucial stretch with five consecutive weeks at home. A key theme that emerged was SMU’s playoff path: Is an ACC Championship or a marquee win over Notre Dame required for a College Football Playoff spot? Grayson and Spencer McLaughlin talk upward mobility in college football rankings, the role of perception, and the influence of early-season matchups. The discussion explored potential pitfalls (like Cal and Virginia Tech sneaking into the Top 25) and bold predictions for SMU’s win total, keeping fans dialed in on the Mustangs’ pursuit of national respect and postseason glory.
Grayson Singleton reacts to SMU landing at No. 19 in the preseason AP Top 25, but should they be ranked ahead of Penn State? With quarterback Kevin Jennings and a dynamic roster loaded from the transfer portal, SMU enters the season as one of the ACC’s most intriguing contenders. Grayson makes the case based on resume-building opportunities against ranked opponents like Notre Dame and Louisville, while weighing the impact of schedule advantages—including a crucial stretch with five consecutive weeks at home.
A key theme that emerged was SMU’s playoff path: Is an ACC Championship or a marquee win over Notre Dame required for a College Football Playoff spot? Grayson and Spencer McLaughlin talk upward mobility in college football rankings, the role of perception, and the influence of early-season matchups. The discussion explored potential pitfalls (like Cal and Virginia Tech sneaking into the Top 25) and bold predictions for SMU’s win total, keeping fans dialed in on the Mustangs’ pursuit of national respect and postseason glory.
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