SMU Mustangs Set to Face LSU and Oklahoma at AT&T Stadium: A Game-Changing Move for Branding and Revenue
The SMU Mustangs are set to play against LSU in 2027 and Oklahoma in 2029 at AT&T Stadium, marking their return to the Dallas Cowboys' home field. This move was made for branding and revenue opportunities, with both LSU and Oklahoma exploring buyout possibilities for the matchups. These games are expected to be high-profile, primetime matchups, creating excitement among SMU fans.
The first game of the home-and-home series with LSU will take place in Baton Rouge in 2028, followed by a game at AT&T Stadium on September 1, 2029. The matchup between the Tigers and Mustangs will be their first meeting since 1934. The SMU-Oklahoma game is scheduled for September 11, 2027, at AT&T Stadium, concluding a home-and-home series with the Sooners.
Gerald J. Ford Stadium, SMU's current home field, has a capacity of 33,200, significantly smaller than AT&T Stadium's 80,000 capacity. There are plans for renovations at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in the future to expand its capacity, aligning with the timing of these marquee matchups. Under the leadership of Rhett Lashlee, SMU has experienced a resurgence, making its first College Football Playoff appearance in 2024 and achieving back-to-back 10-3 seasons in 2023 and 2024.
Details about tickets and TV schedules for these games will be announced later, providing a recruiting advantage for SMU to attract top talent. Lashlee's coaching staff is actively competing with programs like LSU and Oklahoma in recruiting battles, emphasizing the importance of winning to establish SMU as a competitive force against national programs. The opportunity to host these high-profile games at AT&T Stadium showcases SMU's potential and strengthens its position in the college football landscape.