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The Mustangs are home at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Friends or family driving into Dallas for the game? Send them this page, or find a ride into town.
SMU football: Pony Up
Boulevarding is SMU's answer to tailgating: tents under the oaks along Bishop Boulevard before every home game. Peruna the Shetland pony leads the charge, the Iron Skillet is on the line against TCU, and the Mustangs have wasted no time making noise in the ACC. Pony Up.
2026 SMU Mustangs football schedule
| Date | Opponent | Where | Time / Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7 | at Florida State | Tallahassee, FL | Away | W 27-24 |
| Sat, Sep 12 | vs UC Davis | Dallas, TX | Home | W 56-10 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | at Louisville | Louisville, KY | Away | L 31-41 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | vs Missouri State | Dallas, TX | Home | 8:00 PM CT |
| Sat, Oct 3 | vs Boston College | Dallas, TX | Home | 11:00 AM CT |
| Sat, Oct 17 | vs Virginia | Dallas, TX | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Oct 24 | vs California | Dallas, TX | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Oct 31 | at Syracuse | Syracuse, NY | Away | Time TBA |
| Fri, Nov 6 | vs Virginia Tech | Dallas, TX | Home | 6:00 PM CT |
| Sat, Nov 14 | vs Wake Forest | Dallas, TX | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 21 | at Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Away | 6:30 PM CT |
| Sat, Nov 28 | at Stanford | Stanford, CA | Away | Time TBA |
Kickoff times shown in CT (Dallas time). Times marked TBA are set by the TV networks 6 to 12 days before the game.
SMU away-game road trips from Dallas
| Game day | Route | Distance | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7 | Dallas to Tallahassee, FL | 834 mi | fly | |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Dallas to Louisville, KY | 838 mi | fly | |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Dallas to Syracuse, NY | 1,518 mi | fly | |
| Sat, Nov 21 | Dallas to Notre Dame, IN | 1,032 mi | fly | |
| Sat, Nov 28 | Dallas to Stanford, CA | 1,712 mi | fly |
Most students leave late Friday or early Saturday and head back Sunday. A full car splits the gas four or five ways.
How ThumbRides works for away games
- 1Drivers post their open seats. Already driving to the game? Post the trip from Dallas with your departure time and a per-seat share of the gas.
- 2Riders claim a seat. Search the route, check the driver's profile and reviews, and request a seat. No car on campus needed.
- 3Split the gas, enjoy the game. Pay the driver directly. ThumbRides is free and never takes a cut.
Frequently asked questions
How do SMU students get to away games?
Most drive. ThumbRides lets Mustangs fans who are already driving from Dallas post their open seats, and students without a car grab one and split the gas. There are no booking fees.
When do rides to SMU away games leave?
For a Saturday game most cars leave Dallas late Friday or early Saturday morning, depending on the distance and kickoff time, and come back Sunday.
Are any 2026 SMU away games drivable?
Most of this season's road games are a flight from Dallas, but ThumbRides works for the airport run and for trips home, too.
What does it cost?
ThumbRides is free. The driver sets a per-seat share of the gas, within the IRS cost-sharing limit, and riders pay the driver directly. ThumbRides never takes a cut.
Is it safe to ride with another student?
Drivers and riders have profiles with verified phone numbers, reviews, and vehicle details, and every trip can be shared live with a friend or parent.
Got a car and a ticket?
Fill your empty seats with Mustangs fans and let them cover the gas.
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