SMU Mustangs
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| University | Southern Methodist University |
| Nickname | Mustangs |
| NCAA | Division I (FBS) |
| Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Athletic director | Damon Evans |
| Location | University Park, Texas |
| Varsity teams | 17 |
| Football stadium | Gerald J. Ford Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Moody Coliseum |
| Soccer stadium | Westcott Field |
| Colors | Red and blue |
| Mascot | Peruna |
| Fight song | Pony Battle Cry |
| Website | smumustangs |
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The SMU Mustangs are the athletic teams that represent Southern Methodist University in University Park, 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). They have been a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) since 2024.
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.