SMU has been one of the best road teams in the nation this year. Can it keep that up to clinch a spot in the ACC title game?
SMU's Brashard Smith carries the ball for a touchdown past Duke's Ozzie Nicholas and Tre Freeman during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.throughout ACC play, they have been one of the nation’s best road teams, winning all four of their away games this year to extend their road winning streak to nine consecutive games.to clinch its spot in this year’s ACC title game.
The Mustangs have played some of their tightest contests away from Ford Stadium this year but managed to persevere each time. The season started withThey’re prepared for another battle against a Virginia team one win away from bowl eligibility that has exceeded expectations this year.“They’re long. They’re athletic, and they run and play hard,” Lashlee said. “ Colandrea has been really good this year, so he’s a guy that worries you because he can throw it, he can run it and he can extend plays.
They could become one of the first power conference teams to secure a conference title game berth and enter their final home game at Ford Stadium with some peace of mind while Clemson and Miami battle for that final ACC spot. But they’re trying to minimize those stakes and enter Saturday like the last nine road games they’ve played.“We’ve got two games left. The job’s not done. We all understand what’s in front of us and what opportunities we have, but if you sit around and think about that too long, you won’t stay present,” Lashlee said. “Now we’ve got to go finish. We’ve got to go finish the deal. We get an opportunity to do that Saturday.
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