SOUTHERN METHODIST MUSTANGS FOOTBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Southern Methodist University fields a 100-player roster competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference under head coach Rhett Lashlee, marking a significant conference shift for the Dallas-based program established in 1911. Located in a metropolitan area of 7.6 million people, SMU draws from the North Texas talent pool while maintaining a student body of 12,544. Lashlee, who previously held head coaching positions at Ball State and Arkansas State, brings offensive expertise to a program transitioning into one of college football's premier conferences.
SMU's move to the ACC represents a watershed moment for the Mustangs, elevating competition levels considerably compared to their previous American Athletic Conference membership. The program plays home games at SMut Stadium on the university's campus in downtown Dallas, providing a unique urban venue advantage. With the fall season providing their primary focus, the Mustangs compete across a slate of ACC matchups against programs like Clemson, Miami, and North Carolina, requiring substantial depth in their 100-player roster to maintain competitiveness at this elevated level.
KEY FACTS
| School | Southern Methodist University |
| Sport | Football |
| Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Dallas, Texas |
| Venue | Home Venue |
| Head Coach | Rhett Lashlee |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Nate Anderson | OL |
| 64 | Joshua Bates | OL |
| 34 | Lance Beeghley | WR |
| 70 | Paxton Briggle | OL |
| 11 | Carterrious Brown | WR |
| 54 | Savion Byrd | OL |
| 74 | Andrew Chamblee | OL |
| 39 | Keaton Cheves | WR |
| 24 | Shaadie Clayton-Johnson | RB |
| 9 | Jalen Cooper | WR |
| 57 | Henry Douglass | OL |
| 44 | Stone Eby | TE |
| 25 | William Fierro | RB |
| 14 | Charlie Fiser | QB |
| 18 | Dylan Goffney | WR |
| 21 | Dramekco Green | RB |
| 1 | Ty Hawkins | QB |
| 29 | Zach Hernandez | RB |
| 76 | Drew Hill | OL |
| 83 | Case Holleron | WR |
| 58 | Abel Hoopii | OL |
| 7 | Kevin Jennings | QB |
| 6 | Chris Johnson Jr. | RB |
| 46 | Sean Kane | TE |
| 8 | Yamir Knight | WR |
| 65 | Jack Laphen | OL |
| 68 | King Large | OL |
| 85 | James Larson | TE |
| 15 | Jaxson Lavender | WR |
| 42 | Will Locke | TE |
| 79 | Sione Ma'u | OL |
| 86 | Devon Martin | TE |
| 0 | Derrick McFall | RB |
| 26 | Zane Minors | RB |
| 5 | Adam Moore | TE |
| 60 | Zion Nelson | OL |
| 63 | Addison Nichols | OL |
| 75 | Dramodd Odoms | OL |
| 71 | Logan Parr | OL |
| 78 | Paris Patterson Jr. | OL |
| 33 | Meyer Pereira | WR |
| 36 | Cooper Reed | WR |
| 4 | Link Rhodes | WR |
| 84 | Tripp Riordan | TE |
| 45 | Isaiah Robertson | WR |
| 66 | Hunter Ryan | OL |
| 13 | Daylon Singleton | WR |
| 35 | Henry Stickler | WR |
| 50 | Graham Uter | OL |
| 89 | Miles Uter | TE |
| 16 | Tyler Van Dyke | QB |
| 93 | Kevin Allen | DT |
| 38 | Jake Ballard | S |
| 33 | Zakye Barker | LB |
| 8 | Marcellus Barnes Jr. | CB |
| 28 | Brandon Booker | LB |
| 51 | Javier Brito | DE |
| 91 | Blake Burris | DT |
| 21 | Kyron Chambers | CB |
| 13 | Jaelyn Davis-Robinson | CB |
| 44 | Michael De Hoyos | CB |
| 96 | Christian de Moor | DE |
| 47 | Alex Ditsch | S |
| 18 | Ka'Davion Dotson-Walker | S |
| 42 | Ryan Earle | LB |
| 30 | Kyle Ferm | LB |
| 36 | Braeden Flowers | DE |
| 2 | Zadian Gentry | DB |
| 7 | Deuce Harmon | CB |
| 25 | Javion Holiday | CB |
| 24 | Mark Iheanachor | LB |
| 94 | Jonathan Jefferson | DT |
| 54 | Alexander Kilgore | LB |
| 52 | Jahkai Lang | DE |
| 34 | Damarjhe Lewis | DT |
| - | Vince Martin | DT |
| 20 | Justin Medlock | LB |
| 11 | Jaden Milliner-Jones | S |
| 29 | Brandon Miyazono | LB |
| 3 | Ahmaad Moses | S |
| 26 | Jaylen Moses | S |
| 27 | Abdul Muhammad | S |
| 0 | William Nettles | CB |
| 10 | Tyren Polley | S |
| 31 | Elijah Pratt | S |
| 22 | Sael Reyes | S |
| 90 | Jalen Shivers | DE |
| 40 | Keveion'ta Spears | DT |
| 15 | La'Modrick Spencer | CB |
| 55 | Woo Spencer | DT |
| 32 | Billy Walton III | DE |
| 5 | DJ Warner | DE |
| 49 | Nolan Akins | LS |
| 93 | Ryan Collins | P |
| 95 | Sam Keltner | PK |
| 40 | Cameron McCulloch | LS |
| 43 | Wade McSparron | P |
| 56 | Brock O'Quinn | LS |
| 41 | Collin Rogers | PK |
| 48 | Morgan Tribbett | LS |
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Texas Football ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Southern Methodist Football compete in?
- Southern Methodist Mustangs Football competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Southern Methodist play football home games?
- Southern Methodist Football plays home games at Home Venue in Dallas, TX.
- Who is the head coach of Southern Methodist Football?
- The head coach of Southern Methodist Mustangs Football is Rhett Lashlee.
- When was Southern Methodist Football program established?
- The establishment date for Southern Methodist Football is not currently available.