SMU Odds to Win American Athletic Conference & National Championship

In 2023, the SMU Mustangs are among the contenders to win the AAC, with +340 conference championship odds. Stats and information to inform your futures bets are provided here below.

Last season, the Mustangs went 7-6 and lost the New Mexico Bowl. Offensively, they put up 37.2 points per game (12th in the nation) while defensively conceding 33.8 (119th).

For the complete picture on SMU's championship futures, continue reading.

SMU's Odds To Win The American Athletic Conference

Currently at +340 to win the AAC, the Mustangs have a 22.7% chance of winning the conference in 2023. That stacks up to conference rivals like this:

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SMU's National Championship Odds

At +40000, the Mustangs' chances of winning the national championship this year are pegged at 0.2%. Here's how that holds up against some of the best schools in the country:

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SMU Key Statistics

Below are a few important SMU numbers from last season to know about before placing any wagers:

• The Mustangs struggled defensively, ranking 20th-worst in FBS (431.4 yards allowed per game) last season. However, they ranked 14th-best on the other side of the ball, averaging 472.8 yards per game.
• SMU ranked 73rd in pass defense last season (227.8 passing yards allowed per game), but it thrived on the other side of the ball, ranking seventh-best in FBS with 316.7 passing yards per game.
• SMU owned the 64th-ranked rushing offense last season (156.2 rushing yards per game), and it was less effective on defense, ranking 12th-worst with 203.6 rushing yards allowed per game.

SMU Statistical Leaders

The SMU Mustangs were guided last season by these players:

• Tanner Mordecai racked up 3,524 passing yards (271.1 per game) with a 65% completion percentage last season, while throwing for 33 touchdowns with 10 interceptions.
• Tyler Lavine took 142 carries for 642 rushing yards a season ago (49.4 per game) and scored 10 touchdowns.
• Velton Gardner amassed 368 rushing yards on 70 carries, with one touchdown on the ground last year.
• Last year Rashee Rice hauled in 96 passes for 1,355 yards (104.2 per game) and scored 10 touchdowns.
• Jordan Kerley also added 37 grabs for 588 yards and six touchdowns.
• Kelvontay Dixon caught 28 passes for 378 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 29.1 yards per game.
• Nelson Paul boasted an impressive stat line of 5.0 sacks, 5.0 TFL and 39 tackles last year.
• Jimmy Phillips Jr. racked up 67 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and one sack over the course of his last campaign.
• Last season, Nick Roberts grabbed three interceptions and added 50 tackles and three passes defended.

SMU 2023 Schedule

A look at the SMU Mustangs' upcoming 2023 schedule reveals an intriguing matchup against TCU on September 23. Below, you can look at the rest of the Mustangs' college football schedule for the upcoming season.

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