Fixing the College Football Playoff: 12, 16… or 64 Teams?!

SMU Football Recruiting + Stadium Expansion, Mavs & Stars | Summer Catch-Up

Check out themustangmood.com Football season is getting closer, and there's finally plenty to talk about. This week on The Mustang Mood, we're catching up on everything happening around SMU football and the Dallas sports scene. We break down the latest SMU recruiting news, discuss the proposed Gerald J. Ford Stadium expansion, react to the Mavericks' and Stars' offseason announcements, and go down a few rabbit holes along the way. There's no set agenda, just a fun summer conversation covering the biggest storylines before fall camp begins.

SMU Sports Update: World Cup on Campus, Basketball Roster Reset & Lacrosse Buzz on the Hilltop

Join Jay, George, and Yonnic as they break down everything happening around SMU athletics in this offseason update.The crew covers SMU’s role as a FIFA World Cup training site, including international teams practicing on the Hilltop, and what it means for the program’s national exposure. They also react to recent headlines across SMU sports, from women’s golf and track & field success to honoring Mustang legend Raymond Berry.On the basketball side, the guys take a deep dive into SMU’s revamped roster, key transfer additions, and what needs to happen for the Mustangs to make a serious run in the upcoming season.Plus, a full breakdown of SMU volleyball updates, transfer portal movement, and why Dallas is becoming a hub for the sport.To close it out, the conversation shifts to one of the biggest questions on the Hilltop right now: Should SMU add lacrosse? The crew explores how it would fit in the ACC, the potential impact on recruiting, and why it might make more sense than you think.Topics include:- SMU as a World Cup training site- Basketball transfer portal and roster outlook- Volleyball updates and Dallas Pulse success- SMU athletes competing at national championships- The case for (and against) adding lacrosse- Favorite moments from the past year in SMU sportsSubscribe for more SMU football, basketball, and full Hilltop coverage. Pony Up.

ACC Football 2026: Mustang Mood Preseason Rankings | Full Conference Breakdown

Join Ben, George, Jay, Walker, and Yonnic as the crew shares their official Mustang Mood preseason list for every team in the Atlantic Coast Conference heading into the 2026 college football season. Each of us puts together a full ACC order from top to bottom and explains the biggest differences across our lists. We talk through the top tier of the conference, where teams separate in the middle, and which programs land near the bottom. If you’re looking for ACC football rankings and a complete conference breakdown going into 2026, this episode covers it.

Fixing the College Football Playoff: 12, 16… or 64 Teams?!

Join Jay, Walker, Yonnic, George, and Ben as we try to fix the College Football Playoff, and things get out of hand fast.We each pitch our ideal playoff format, from some small tweaks to full-on chaos. Should it expand to 24 teams? Does 12 already work? And yes… one of us seriously argues for a 64-team playoff and refuses to back down.The debate gets heated as we go back and forth on conference bias, regular season importance, and what actually makes college football great.If you're into college football, playoff expansion debates, and unfiltered arguments, this episode is for you. Drop your ideal format in the comments and subscribe for more weekly college football content.

SMU Football Spring Practice Reactions + Ultimate Grocery Store Tier List

Join George, Jay, and Walker as they break down everything from the SMU Football Spring Practice Showcase, including standout players, early takeaways, and what it all means for the Mustangs heading into the upcoming season. Then, the guys switch gears with a heated grocery store tier list, ranking the best (and worst) places to shop. From football analysis to off-topic debates, this episode of the Mustang Mood Podcast has it all for SMU fans and beyond. Be sure to like, subscribe, and follow for more SMU football coverage, recruiting updates, and weekly discussions.