Two-deep

SMU

vs Virginia · Sat Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET · CW

81
84
OFF
76
DEF
Solid

Starters

  1. QBKevin Jennings
  2. RBKendrick Raphael
  3. WRJalen Cooper
  4. TERandy Pittman Jr.
ACC4-1 (2026)#24 '26 AP#32 Recruiting57% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources

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Next game kickoff time

SMU Mustangs plays Virginia at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachRhett Lashleesince 2022
Offensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet
Defensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
34.6
Yards/G
479.2
Pass Yds/G
341.0
Rush Yds/G
138.2
TO Margin
1
3rd Down %
51.56%
Total TD
24
Sacks
17
TFL
35
INT
2
Team Analysis
WHY #38 IN WS POWER
Results this season-2.0 pts

Lost to Louisville Cardinals (then #31) in week 3.

2025 SP+: 11.1

85%

Roster talent: 78th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #32 national

6%

Returning production: 57%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −2.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

11 adds in two-deep · avg 79 OVR · top add: Y. Smith (WR, 91, from East Carolina)

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Updated Oct 15, 2026 · Data from public sources

SMU Mustangs transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

11 transfers on the SMU depth chart, 8 projected to start. Tap a name for the player page.

SMU Starting Quarterback

SMU Mustangs starting lineup

SMU starting lineup: QB Kevin Jennings, RB Kendrick Raphael, WR-X Jalen Cooper, TE Randy Pittman Jr.. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Kevin Jennings is the projected starting quarterback for SMU as of October 15, 2026. Ty Hawkins is listed second.

SMU also projects Kendrick Raphael at running back, Jalen Cooper at wide receiver and Randy Pittman Jr. at tight end.

The full SMU Mustangs two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Common questions

Who is SMU's starting quarterback?
Kevin Jennings is the projected starting quarterback for SMU as of October 15, 2026. Ty Hawkins is listed second.
Who starts at running back for SMU?
Kendrick Raphael is the projected starter at running back for SMU, with Dramekco Green listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for SMU?
Jalen Cooper is the projected starter at wide receiver for SMU, with Jalen Hale listed second.
Who starts at tight end for SMU?
Randy Pittman Jr. is the projected starter at tight end for SMU, with Theo Melin Öhrström listed second.
When was the SMU Mustangs depth chart last updated?
The SMU Mustangs depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was SMU's record last season?
SMU Mustangs finished 9-4 (6-2 in ACC play).
When does SMU Mustangs play next?
SMU Mustangs plays Virginia at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

Full SMU roster

Every player on the SMU Mustangs depth chart, by position.