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SMU football is back under the Friday night lights as the Mustangs welcome Virginia Tech to Gerald J. Ford Stadium for a big ACC matchup. Can SMU bounce back from its loss to Syracuse and protect its undefeated home record in ACC play?
Ben DeLeon and George Carson break down the matchup between two 6-2 teams with plenty at stake in the ACC standings. They discuss Virginia Tech's offense, SMU's defensive matchups, the importance of establishing the run game, and what the Mustangs need to do differently to get back in the win column.
They also get into Rhett Lashley's play calling, SMU's struggles on third and fourth down, the Friday night blackout uniforms, and what to expect from the atmosphere at Ford Stadium.
Plus, Ben and George give their score predictions for SMU vs. Virginia Tech.
**SMU vs. Virginia Tech**
- Friday, 6:00 PM CT
- Gerald J. Ford Stadium
- ESPN
- SMU Mustangs vs. Virginia Tech Hokies
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"The Mustang Mood: SMU vs. Virginia Tech Preview - Can the Mustangs Bounce Back at Home?" is an episode of On The Pony Express - SMU Mustangs Podcast. Runtime 24 min. Published November 6, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.