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SMU hosts Virginia in pivotal ACC matchup on Saturday

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Last updated Oct 15, 2026

SMU hosts Virginia in pivotal ACC matchup on Saturday

Summary

The SMU Mustangs will host the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for noon ET. Both teams hold a 4-2 overall record and are 2-1 in ACC play, making this game crucial for their conference standings. SMU enters on a two-game winning streak, while Virginia seeks to build on its recent comeback victory over Syracuse. Quarterback Kevin Jennings leads SMU’s offense, while Chandler Morris directs Virginia's attempts to secure its first road win of the season. The previous encounter saw SMU dominate Virginia, prompting heightened motivation for the Cavaliers in this rematch.

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•SMU ranked No. 24 nationally and has two consecutive wins
•Virginia coming off a 28-25 win over Syracuse
•Both teams at 4-2 overall and 2-1 in ACC play
•Kevin Jennings leads SMU with 1,588 passing yards
•Virginia aims for its first road win of the season

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The SMU Mustangs return to Gerald J. Ford Stadium on Saturday to host the Virginia Cavaliers in an important ACC matchup. Both teams enter the game at 4-2 overall and 2-1 in conference play, making this a valuable opportunity to strengthen their position in the ACC race. SMU is ranked No. 24 nationally and has…
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