The Mustang Mood - SMU Sports Podcast

Join Ben, Walker, and Yonnic, some of the most passionate, delusional, and moody SMU alums as they discuss SMU football's historic week 10 performance vs the Miami Hurricanes. #ponyupdallas #SMU #SMUfootball #acc #accfootbal

The Mustangs are rolling into another big ACC matchup — this time against the Miami Hurricanes! In this week’s Mustang Mood Podcast, we preview everything you need to know before kickoff. The guys of The Mustang Mood have all the insight, predictions, and laughs you need heading into this one!#SMUFootball #MiamiFootball #PonyUp #SMUvsMiami #ACC #CollegeFootball #MustangMoodPodcast #RhettLashlee #S...

Join Jay and Ben, some of the most passionate, delusional, and moody SMU alums as they discuss SMU football's week 9 performance vs the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. #ponyupdallas #SMU #SMUfootball #acc #accfootbal Huge thanks to our sponsor Summer's Pet Treats summerspettreats.com and go get some TMM merch themustangmood.com

The Mustangs are rolling into another big ACC matchup; this time against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons! In this week’s Mustang Mood Podcast, we preview everything you need to know before kickoff. Can Rhett Lashlee and the Mustangs keep the energy high after the Clemson win? We’ve got all the insight, predictions, and laughs you need heading into this one!#SMUFootball #WakeForestFootball #PonyUp #S...

In this episode of The Mustang Mood Podcast, we sit down with SMU Director of Recruiting Operations Bryan Filker for an inside look at how the Mustangs are building one of the most exciting programs in the ACC. From behind-the-scenes insights to future projections, this conversation gives fans a real look into the why behind SMU’s meteoric rise. #SMUFootball #PonyUp #SMURecruiting #MustangMoodPodc...

SMU goes into Death Valley and gets revenge! The Mustangs take down the Clemson Tigers in a massive ACC showdown, and The Mustang Mood crew is here with our full postgame reactions.#clemsonfootball #smufootball #ponyup #smuvsclemson #collegefootball #acc #mustangmoodpodcast #rhettlashlee #deathvalley #smu

Welcome to The Midweek Mood - where the Mustang Mood crew hops on midweek to talk about whatever’s on our minds in college athletics. In this week’s episode, we preview SMU’s matchup vs Clemson. We’re bringing you a more relaxed, unfiltered conversation about all things SMU football, the ACC, and college football culture. Whether you’re a die-hard Mustang or just love college football talk, this s...

Join Jay and Yonnic, some of the most passionate, delusional, and moody SMU alums as they discuss SMU football's week 7 performance vs Stanford.

Welcome to the first-ever episode of our new series - The Midweek Mood - where the Mustang Mood crew hops on midweek to talk about whatever’s on our minds in college athletics. In this week’s episode, we:Introduce The Midweek Mood and what fans can expectBreak down our ACC football power rankingsPreview SMU’s matchup vs StanfordAnnounce that the Mustang Mood crew is heading to the Clemson game! We...

Join Walker, Jay, and Yonnic, some of the most passionate, delusional, and moody SMU alums as they discuss SMU football's week 6 performance vs Syracuse in their 2025 ACC conference opener. #ponyupdallas #SMU #SMUfootball #acc #accfootbal

Join Walker, Jay, and Yonnic some of the most passionate, delusional, and moody SMU alums as they discuss SMU football's week 4 performance vs tcu. #ponyupdallas #SMU #SMUfootball #acc #accfootbal

The Iron Skillet rivalry is coming to an end, and we’re breaking it all down. Former SMU star Hayden Howerton joins The Mustang Mood Podcast to preview the final SMU vs tcu game at Amon G. Carter Stadium. We dive into: - The history & drama of the Battle for the Iron Skillet - Our thoughts (and distastes) about TCU - What SMU needs to do to pull off the win - Final score predictions- The Pony...

Join Walker, Jay, Ben, and George, some of the most passionate, delusional, and moody SMU alums, as they discuss SMU football's week 3 performance vs the Missouri State Bears. #ponyupdallas #SMU #SMUfootball #acc #accfootbal

Join Jay, Yonnic, and Ben as we react to SMU’s week 2 game vs the Baylor Bears. We talk the crazy double overtime game, key moments, what impressed us most from Baylor, and what the Mustangs need to improve on heading into the rest of the season. #ponyupdallas #SMU #SMUfootball #acc #accfootball #baylorfootball #baylor

Join Walker and Ben as we go live after SMU’s season opener vs East Texas A&M to break down all the action. We’ll talk standout performances, key moments, what impressed us most, and what needs improvement heading into Week Two. We’ll also share our instant fan reactions, debate the biggest takeaways, and look at what this game tells us about SMU’s chances in the ACC this season.

The countdown is over - Football season is finally here! We break down everything you need to know heading into SMU’s second year in the ACC: the strengths, question marks, and players to watch. From bold predictions to dream scenarios, we share our takes on how far the Mustangs can go this season, what games could define the year, and the ceiling for Rhett Lashlee’s squad. Whether you’re expectin...

SMU Volleyball is on the rise, and grad transfer Malaya Jones is ready to make an impact. After playing at Colorado State and USC, Malaya brings her talent, experience, and intensity to the #10-ranked Mustangs as they prepare for their second season in the ACC - one of the best volleyball conferences in the nation. In this episode, Malaya shares: - Why she chose SMU and what sets the culture apart...

In this exclusive interview, The Mustang Mood sits down with SMU Director of Recruiting Operations Bryan Filker, whose journey from United States Air Force F-22 Raptor intelligence specialist to college football recruiting leader is nothing short of remarkable. Bryan shares: His military background and path to SMU How recruiting has evolved since he joined the program several years ago The traits...

Join Ben, Jay, Walker, and Yonnic for an incredible conversation with SMU defensive lineman Jeffery M’Ba, who shares his inspiring journey from Gabon to France to the U.S. college football stage. Jeffery opens up about:Moving from Gabon to France at a young ageHow he discovered American football and made it to the U.S.Why he chose SMUWhat he's focused on this season and how his game has evolve...

Join Walker, Jay, and Yonnic as they break down the must-watch matchups of the 2025 college football season. From early-season blockbusters to playoff-shaping showdowns, we’re circling the biggest games you won’t want to miss and explaining why they matter. Whether you're planning road trips, tailgates, or couchgate Saturdays, this episode will help you get the most out of the 2025 college foo...

We’re back from a little summer break and diving right into the headlines across SMU and the ACC! In this episode, we break down: D’Eriq King being named to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football 40 Under 40 SMU’s massive $65 million fundraising haul from the Mustang Club — including 19 seven-figure gifts First three kickoff times of the season revealed A full ACC quarterback ranking breakdown — where doe...

Join Ben and Jay as The Mustang Mood dives deep into the monumental NCAA settlement that’s reshaping college sports. We break down what revenue sharing means for Power 4 and Group of 5 schools, how NIL will be regulated (hello, Deloitte), and what SMU is doing to get ahead. Plus: New playoff format explained (or… at least attempted) Kevin Jennings recruited by Alabama?! Volleyball & MBB schedu...

Join Ben, Walker, and Yonnic as we dive into ACC coach rankings, react to a national QB list that left Kevin Jennings off the board, and break down what SMU’s newly announced home-and-home with LSU means for the program. We also drop a special surprise — the launch of our brand new website: themustangmood.com It’s your new go-to for podcast episodes, updates, and some seriously solid merch. Plus,...

One year after his first interview on The Mustang Mood, SMU’s King Large returns for a catchup episode! We reflect on his journey over the past year, lessons from SMU football, personal growth, and what’s ahead for the Mustangs. Tune in for stories, insights, and plenty of laughs as we reconnect with our very first player guest. Follow The Mustang Mood for more interviews, postgame breakdowns, and...

Join Ben and Walker as they chat about the SMU private event practice, Coach Lashlee’s press conference, and roster updates.