Locked On SMU - Daily Podcast on SMU Mustangs Football & Basketball

SMU Mustangs gear up for an ACC title push as preseason All-American PJ Williams garners national attention and quarterback Kevin Jennings returns to full strength. Can SMU’s dynamic offense, loaded with talent like transfers Jalen Hale and Kendrick Raphael, outpace Miami and other ACC rivals? The Mustangs’ revamped defense faces tough questions after last season’s struggles against the pass. Gray...

SMU Mustangs eye ACC supremacy with veteran QB Kevin Jennings leading the charge. After a pivotal offseason loaded with strategic transfers and key roster adjustments, can SMU challenge Miami and seize a shot at the ACC Championship? Grayson Singleton and Dallas Morning News' Lia Assimakopoulos break down SMU’s favorable schedule, highlight breakout candidates including Dramekco Green and Tyren Po...

Texas Tech storms into the spotlight as college football’s ultimate villain following the Brendan Sorsby gambling injunction. With Sorsby facing only a two-game suspension despite over 9,000 bets—including wagers against his own Indiana Hoosiers—ACC experts question whether the NCAA still has any authority and if the integrity of the sport is at risk. Is this the moment the SEC and Big Ten finally...

SMU Mustangs and Miami Hurricanes are primed for an ACC showdown, with both programs separating themselves from the rest of the conference. Can Rhett Lashlee and Kevin Jennings close the gap on Mario Cristobal’s Miami, or will a surprise contender emerge to spoil the title game collision course? Grayson Singleton breaks down SMU’s ACC prospects, the emergence of playmakers like Kendrick Raphael an...

SMU Mustangs eye ACC breakout as Kendrick Raphael emerges as a potentially game-changing transfer. Could Raphael be the most underrated addition in the ACC, and is he poised to become SMU's top offensive weapon? Grayson Singleton spotlights Raphael’s blend of size, speed, and versatility, breaking down his fit alongside quarterback Kevin Jennings and the upgraded Mustangs running back corps. Singl...

SMU Mustangs land key 2027 commitments as recruiting momentum surges—can they pull off a major upset against Texas for prized tackle Brian Swanson? Grayson Singleton breaks down Braylon Williams and Isaiah Udom’s fit, South Oak Cliff pipeline developments, and why the race for J.J. Fields remains wide open. The show tackles the fallout from the Brendan Sorsby gambling controversy at Texas Tech, qu...

SMU Mustangs gear up for fierce position battles as fall camp looms—will Kendrick Raphael or Dramekco Green seize control of the running back spot? Grayson Singleton breaks down the hottest competitions, analyzing the cornerback duo of Marcellus Barnes and Texas A&M transfer Jayvon Thomas, plus the evolving role of tight ends Randy Pittman and Theo Mellin Ostrom. Singleton also explores why the Mu...

ACC teams are facing a staggering $55 million average net operating loss, fueling urgent questions about the future of college sports. Will massive booster contributions and student fees be enough to sustain programs as the financial gap between the ACC, SEC, and Big Ten grows? The ACC Squad unpacks NCAA fiscal reports, dissect the sustainability of the current funding model, and debate the potent...

SMU Mustangs eye an offensive spark as former MLB outfielder Jordyn Adams joins the wide receiver corps. Could his elite catch-and-run skills make him SMU’s most dynamic playmaker after a decade away from football? Grayson Singleton breaks down Adams’ unique fit in Rhett Lashlee’s RPO system, analyzing his speed, versatility, and potential as a special teams weapon.  Sophomore wide receiver Jalen...

SMU Mustangs shock fans by signing former MLB outfielder Jordyn Adams as a wide receiver—can a 26-year-old excel after nearly a decade away from football? Grayson Singleton explores Adams’ star-studded recruiting past, the questions surrounding his eligibility, and whether his physical maturity gives SMU an edge heading into a competitive college football season. Sophomore safety Tyron Polly joins...

Turnovers threaten to define the SMU Mustangs’ 2026 football season—especially on the road. Despite boasting a strong home turnover margin, SMU’s struggles away from the Hilltop loom large with crucial road games against Florida State, Louisville, Notre Dame, and Stanford ahead. Grayson Singleton analyzes the Mustangs’ on-field challenges, emphasizing the offense’s need to protect the ball if SMU...

SMU Mustangs' relentless pass rush could be the X-factor for an elite 2026 defense. With top sack leaders gone, will newcomers like Christian Davis and Malcolm Alcorn-Crowder maintain SMU’s pressure up front? Host Grayson Singleton breaks down how coordinator Maurice Crum’s aggression and a revamped defensive front might elevate the Mustangs in the ACC. Off the field, SMU’s reputation for identify...

SMU Mustangs land an exciting ACC basketball schedule, featuring marquee home matchups against Duke, Clemson, and Syracuse. Will Moody Coliseum become the hottest ticket in Dallas as powerhouse programs roll into town? Grayson Singleton highlights how these top-tier opponents could spark a surge in fan energy, national attention, and revenue, while spotlighting SMU’s proven ability to compete with...

ACC football recruiting faces a shock as North Carolina stalls under Bill Belichick—no four-star recruits and uncertainty swirling around the program’s direction. Is Belichick’s NFL pedigree enough, or are systemic issues holding the Tar Heels back from their “sleeping giant” potential? Analysts debate UNC’s future, the impact of key administrative missteps, and whether a coaching change is the an...

SMU Mustangs’ 2026 College Football Playoff hopes ride on Kevin Jennings’ ability to eliminate turnovers. Can Jennings evolve into the elite quarterback SMU needs, or will costly mistakes derail their run? Grayson Singleton highlights how the Mustangs’ record soars when Jennings protects the football and explains why cleaning up his game is crucial not just for SMU’s success, but for his own NFL d...

SMU Mustangs football faces a seismic shift as Rhett Lashlee champions scrapping conference championships to clear the way for a 24-team College Football Playoff. Grayson Singleton questions whether the playoff should expand at all—arguing 12 teams is the “perfect solution”—and weighs the pros and cons of eliminating conference titles. As the SEC splinters over playoff formats, the stakes couldn’t...

Grayson Singleton breaks down why he loves how SMU is set of the future at quarterback, despite the transfer portal killing this one component of college football. Grayson also goes in depth on SMU's standing in the chaotic world of college football and points out why SMU is set up just fine regardless of if college football agrees on uniform rules or not. The episode ends with a breakdown of why...

SMU Mustangs could boast one of the ACC's top cornerback tandems as Marcellus Barnes and Texas A&M transfer Jayvon Thomas gear up for the 2026 season. Can this revamped secondary become the team’s most improved unit and fuel a complete defensive turnaround? Grayson Singleton explores how Thomas’s fresh start in Dallas and Barnes’s proven ball skills set the stage for a dynamic duo, while nickeL Ja...

SMU Mustangs quarterback Kevin Jennings is left off On3’s Top 100 list for the 2026 college football season—does he still have more to prove to cement his status among elite QBs? Grayson Singleton breaks down why Jennings’ turnover rate and stiff competition at the position may have cost him national recognition, and highlights what the Mustangs signal-caller needs to show this year with NFL draft...

ACC expansion to a 24-team College Football Playoff could set the stage for chaos and upsets—can Miami, Louisville, or SMU shake up the SEC and Big Ten’s dominance? The ACC Squad breaks down the unpredictable impact of expanding the playoff field, highlighting sleeper ACC quarterbacks like Mason Heintschel (Pitt) and CJ Bailey (NC State), and debating the league’s most explosive running backs.   T...

SMU Mustangs land sharpshooting wing Jacob Patrick from Utah—could he be the three-point threat they’ve been missing? Grayson Singleton spotlights Patrick’s elite 46% shooting from beyond the arc and his extensive experience from Germany’s BBL, exploring how his addition shapes SMU’s revamped roster for the 2026-27 season. Singleton also tackles the brewing chaos in college football: Are future no...

SMU Mustangs position themselves as recruiting powerhouses, with four-star prospects on their radar. Could SMU’s aggressive strategy set the stage for another star-studded class — or is caution needed amid fast-changing NIL regulations? Grayson Singleton breaks down the latest official visit buzz, examines key intel from national recruiting insiders. As the ACC and Big 12 push schools to play by a...

SMU Mustangs may have landed the ACC’s transfer portal steal, swiping former Alabama wide receiver Jalen Hale. Could he be the impact player that catapults SMU’s offense to new heights? Grayson Singleton analyzes Hale’s arrival, his injury-plagued past, and the high expectations surrounding his fit with quarterback Kevin Jennings. The discussion highlights comparisons to NFL talent, the potential...

SMU Mustangs quarterback Kevin Jennings continues to spark debate—is he truly a top 10 QB nationwide, or is his real value his unmatched winning mentality? Grayson Singleton breaks down Rhett Lashlee’s passionate case for Jennings as an elite ACC quarterback and potential Heisman sleeper, spotlighting Jennings’ impressive win percentage, leadership, and areas for improvement like his touchdown-to-...

SMU Mustangs retool their basketball roster through the transfer portal, aiming for a defensive transformation in the ACC. Grayson Singleton spotlights key additions like Tulane’s Rowan Brumbaugh, North Texas’s David Terrell, Texas’s Nick Codie, and UConn’s Jaylen Stewart, and explains why SMU’s focus on length, positional size, and rim protection could be the x-factor this season. Is SMU’s shift...