SMU Mustangs
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The SMU Mustangs are the athletic teams that represent Southern Methodist University in University Park, Texas, United States.[lower-alpha 1] The Mustangs were 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 | The American (ending June 30, 2024) ACC (beginning July 1, 2024) ECAC (equestrian) ASUN (men's swimming & diving, 2023–24 only) |
NCAA | Division I (FBS) |
Athletic director | Rick Hart |
Location | University Park, 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.