SMU will travel to Charlotte to take on the team with the most championships in ACC history.
SMU wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr. carries the ball against California Golden Bears defensive back Craig Woodson and California Golden Bears linebacker Hunter Barth during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in University Park.has done this season to build an 11-1 record and 8-0 record in the ACC has led up to its game this week.
SMU’s secondary has been the weakness of its defense this season, and it’ll face arguably its biggest challenge of the year.While SMU’s defense is the best overall in the conference and at stopping the run, the Mustangs rank ninth in the conference in pass defense, allowing 230.3 yards per game. The Austin native has passed for over 3,000 yards and 29 touchdowns this year, both career highs. Wide receivers Antonio Williams andSMU will need big plays from Jonathan McGill, Ahmaad Moses, Isaiah Nwokobia and the other leaders in the defensive back group.While most, if not all, of their games from here on out will be neutral site contests, Saturday night may feel like a road game, as Clemson is just a two-hour drive from Bank of America Stadium where the game will be held.
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