SMU heads into their conference opener as a slight favorite against Florida State — a surprising twist after only one prior meeting, where SMU dominated at home. Despite the road test, coach Rhett Lashlee can’t explain why they’re not bigger underdogs, especially with FSU’s 17-game slide over two seasons and SMU’s consistent nine-win average under Lashlee. The Mustangs’ offense, led by a prolific quarterback throwing for over 3K yards and touchdowns, is bolstered by a nationally recognized offensive line and a transfer RB who rushed for nearly 1,000 yards and 13 TDs last year. FSU, meanwhile, opened with a win over New Mexico State, showing promise on the ground but struggling in pass defense — a weakness SMU’s aerial attack will likely exploit. This could be a shootout, but SMU’s consistency and firepower make them dangerous — if FSU’s defense doesn’t step up, it might be another upset on the horizon.
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