BYU vs SMU football history: H2H, records, and more ahead of Week 2 matchup

SMU transitions into a new era in 2024 as the program will be competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Mustangs have started the season on a brilliant note, beating Nevada in Week 0 and HCU in Week 1. Another challenge awaits them now before their conference schedule, as BYU is up next.

BYU is hoping to get better this season. The Cougars joined the Big 12 in 2023 after 12 years of being independent and recorded their first losing season since 2017. The team has started the season on a brilliant note with a Week 1 win against Southern Illinois.

Ahead of the upcoming Week 2 game, here’s a look at the history of the series between the two programs in college football and notable records.

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BYU vs. SMU head-to-head

BYU and SMU have played each other only once in college football history. The Cougars and the Mustangs met in the New Mexico Bowl in December 2022, marking the first and only encounter between the two universities. The Cougars came out victorious.

The game marked the Cougars’ last as a Football Bowl Subdivision independent program, joining the Big 12 the next season. They ended the 2023 season with a 5-7 record, missing out on a bowl game.

The Mustangs, meanwhi,e, have done pretty much better since their last meeting with BYU. Their last season in the American Athletic Conference ended with an impressive 11-3 record, so they will hope to keep the form in the ACC next season.

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Notable records in the BYU vs. SMU series

The only previous encounter between BYU and SMU came in a bowl game in 2022. The game, played in Albuquerque, New Mexico, ended 24-23 in favor of the Cougars.

SMU recorded 389 total yards in the New Mexico Bowl game in 2022 while BYU recorded 256.

A total of 28 first downs were recorded by SMU in the game, while BYU had 16.

SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai recorded the most passing yards in the game, with 218, adding two touchdowns.

BYU running back Sol-Jay Maiva-Peters rushed for the most yards in the game with 96, adding a touchdown.

SMU wide receiver Moochie Dixon recorded the most receiving yards in the game, with 60.

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Where to watch BYU vs. SMU?

The Week 2 game between BYU and SMU at the Gerald J. Ford Stadium will be broadcast live on ESPN. Fans can also live stream the contest on ESPN+, FuboTV and SlingTV.