Rhett Lashlee talks SMU’s ACC debut: ‘We wanted to prove we belong’

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Rhett Lashlee talks SMU’s ACC debut: ‘We wanted to prove we belong’
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The Mustangs have found themselves in the thick of the College Football Playoff hunt and atop the ACC standings in their first season in the conference.

SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee, right, celebrates with quarterback Kevin Jennings after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.to discuss the Mustangs’ College Football Playoff hopes, SMU’s first season in the ACC and what to expect in the season’s final weeks.

But a guy like Kevin staying home and playing how he is, he hasn’t even scratched the surface. He’s still learning and growing. I think he’s going to continue to play well this year, and I think going into next year, he’s gonna be one of the guys everybody in the country is waiting to see how he’s gonna play.What was the moment the buzz factor took hold this year? Talk about the increased buzz around your program after what you guys have done this year.It’s a combination of everything.

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