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Full two-deep

Starters

  1. QBKevin Jennings
  2. RBKendrick Raphael
  3. WRJalen Cooper
  4. TERandy Pittman Jr.
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 7
    91
    Kevin JenningsRS SR
    Starter
  2. 1
    68
    Ty HawkinsRS FR
  3. 14
    60
    Charlie FiserRS SR
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Defense starters

  1. LDEAakil Washington
  2. LDTMalcolm Alcorn-Crowder
  3. RDTChristian Davis
  4. RDEIra Singleton IV
  5. WLBAlexander Kilgore
  6. MLBBrandon Booker
  7. LCBJayvon Thomas
  8. SSSael Reyes
  9. FSJimmy Wyrick
  10. RCBMarcellus Barnes Jr.
  11. NBJarvis Lee
RB
  1. 6
    91
    Kendrick RaphaelSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 0
    79
    Derrick McFallRS SO
  3. 21
    63
    Christian RhodesFR
WR-X
  1. 10
    91
    Jalen CooperSO
    Starter
  2. 2
    79
    Jalen HaleRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 16
    63
    Jakai AndersonFR

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Next game kickoff time

SMU Mustangs plays Virginia Tech at home on Fri, Nov 6. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

  • LT: PJ Williams → Drew Evers
  • LG: Alex Woods → Sam Utu
  • RT: Andrew Chamblee → PJ Williams
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Articles and coaching staff

Coaching Staff

Head CoachRhett Lashleesince 2022
Offensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet
Defensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
35.3
Yards/G
464.1
Pass Yds/G
318.0
Rush Yds/G
146.1
TO Margin
0
3rd Down %
45.45%
Total TD
37
Sacks
22
TFL
47
INT
2
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #38 IN WS POWER
Results this season-4.1 pts

Lost to Syracuse Orange in week 9.

2025 SP+: 11.1

85%

Roster talent: 78th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #32 national

6%

Returning production: 57%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −4.1 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

11 adds in two-deep · avg 82 OVR · top add: Y. Smith (WR, 91, from East Carolina)

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SMU Mustangs transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

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SMU Starting Quarterback

SMU Mustangs starting lineup

SMU starting lineup: QB Kevin Jennings, RB Kendrick Raphael, WR-X Jalen Cooper, TE Randy Pittman Jr.. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Kevin Jennings is the projected starting quarterback for SMU as of November 1, 2026. Ty Hawkins is listed second.

SMU also projects Kendrick Raphael at running back, Jalen Cooper at wide receiver and Randy Pittman Jr. at tight end.

The full SMU Mustangs two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Kevin Jennings · QBKendrick Raphael · RBJalen Cooper · WR-XRandy Pittman Jr. · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is SMU's starting quarterback?
Kevin Jennings is the projected starting quarterback for SMU as of November 1, 2026. Ty Hawkins is listed second.
Who starts at running back for SMU?
Kendrick Raphael is the projected starter at running back for SMU, with Derrick McFall listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for SMU?
Jalen Cooper is the projected starter at wide receiver for SMU, with Jalen Hale listed second.
Who starts at tight end for SMU?
Randy Pittman Jr. is the projected starter at tight end for SMU, with Theo Melin Öhrström listed second.
When was the SMU Mustangs depth chart last updated?
The SMU Mustangs depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated November 1, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was SMU's record last season?
SMU Mustangs finished 9-4 (6-2 in ACC play).
When does SMU Mustangs play next?
SMU Mustangs plays Virginia Tech at home on Fri, Nov 6. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.
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Full SMU roster

Every player on the SMU Mustangs depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Jalen Cooper, Jalen Hale, Jakai Anderson, Daylon Singleton

WR: Yannick Smith, Aljour Miles II, Jordyn Adams, Carterrious Brown

WR: Yamir Knight, Zack Turner, Tyrone Crethers

LT: Drew Evers, Andrew Chamblee, Max Wright

LG: Sam Utu, Alex Woods, Henry Douglass, Sione Ma'u, Paxton Briggle

C: Joshua Bates, Graham Uter, Drew Hill

RG: Addison Nichols, Toa Katoa, Evan Goodwin, Hunter Ryan

RT: PJ Williams, Dramodd Odoms, Bennett Johnson V

TE: Randy Pittman Jr., Theo Melin Öhrström, Tripp Riordan, Trey Jackson, Miles Uter

QB: Kevin Jennings, Ty Hawkins, Charlie Fiser, Cole Leinart

RB: Kendrick Raphael, Derrick McFall, Christian Rhodes, William Fierro

Defense

DE: Aakil Washington, Tavion Atkinson, Jahkai Lang

DT: Malcolm Alcorn-Crowder, Kevin Allen, Dakota Dickson

DT: Christian Davis, Woo Spencer, Jonathan Jefferson, Tyron Winslow

DE: Ira Singleton IV, Marques White, Hudson Woods, Amontre Harris

WLB: Alexander Kilgore, Jamal Anderson, Marcus Brouse

MLB: Brandon Booker, Brandon Miyazono, Xavier Wright

CB: Jayvon Thomas, Javion Holiday, Jaelyn Davis-Robinson

SS: Sael Reyes, Jaden Milliner-Jones

FS: Jimmy Wyrick, Jaylen Moses

CB: Marcellus Barnes Jr., William Nettles, Zadian Gentry

NB: Jarvis Lee, La'Modrick Spencer, Abdul Muhammad

RES: Ahmaad Moses, Link Rhodes, Tyren Polley Jr., Dramekco Green

Special Teams

PT: Wade McSparron, Wiley Olson

PK: Brendan Baird, Nick Reed

KO: Brendan Baird, Nick Reed

LS: Morgan Tribbett, Cody Williford

H: Wiley Olson, Charlie Fiser

PR: Yamir Knight, Jordyn Adams

KR: Derrick McFall, Christian Rhodes