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SMU Mustangs
Collegiate sports club in the United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The SMU Mustangs are the athletic teams that represent Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, United States. SMU was founded in 1911 and joined the Southwest Conference, competing against Baylor, Rice, Texas, Texas A&M, Arkansas and Oklahoma A&M (which later became Oklahoma State).
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University | Southern Methodist University |
Conference | ACC |
NCAA | Division I (FBS) |
Athletic director | Rick Hart |
Location | Dallas, Texas |
Varsity teams | 17 |
Football stadium | Gerald J. Ford Stadium |
Basketball arena | Moody Coliseum |
Soccer stadium | Westcott Field |
Mascot | Peruna |
Nickname | Mustangs |
Fight song | Peruna |
Colors | Red and blue[1] |
Website | smumustangs |
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The football team has participated in various bowl games, from the Dixie Classic in 1924 to the Fenway Bowl in 2023. Football alumni include Heisman winner Doak Walker, All-American Eric Dickerson, and two-time Super Bowl winner Forrest Gregg.