Southern Methodist University NCAA News

June Jones has a history of rebuilding college football programs. Back in 1999, no one paid attention to The University of Hawaii.

Shawnbrey McNeal rushed for 88 yards and two touchdowns to lift SMU to a 31-28 win over Rice Saturday afternoon.

Sure, SMU is buzzing about potential bowls, its first-place tie with Houston in Conference USA's West division and freshman quarterback Kyle Padron.

The mustangs made their bow during halftime of SMU-Navy on October 17. a A couple of weeks back, during halftime of the SMU-Navy game at Ford Stadium, the university debuted two new mustangs donated by the National Wild Horse Foundation, on behalf of Madeleine and T. Boone Pickens.

The Mustangs canceled their scheduled morning practice Thursday because of predicted storms and then bused out to use Rockwall ISD's indoor facility in the afternoon.

SMU men's basketball coach Matt Doherty says for the first time in his tenure on the Hilltop, he has a core group of players returning.

Freshman quarterback Kyle Padron made his first start a memorable one, turning two broken plays into scoring passes in leading Southern Methodist to a 27-13 victory over Tulsa on Saturday.

Tulsa has been a power in Conference USA since joining the league in 2005, playing for three league championships in four seasons.

Scouting the Mustangs: Tulsa is preparing for three quarterbacks for Saturday's 1 p.m. homecoming contest against SMU.

Line: Tulsa by 15 1/2. Series Record: SMU leads 10-6. Last meeting: 2008, Tulsa 37-31. SMU and Tulsa enter the game part of a four-way tie atop the Conference USA West standings.

As a prep standout at Wylie during the 2006 and 2007 seasons, Cameron Rogers viewed University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum as a role model.

No. 17 Houston didn't need its relentless, no-huddle offense led by Heisman contender Case Keenum at its best in a 38-15 win, because for the Mustangs, everything that could go utterly wrong, did.

When No. 17 Houston takes the field Saturday night against SMU, it will have been almost a month since the Cougars last played at home.

The 17th-ranked Houston Cougars are set to play their first home game in nearly a month, as they square off against the SMU Mustangs in Conference USA action this weekend at Robertson Stadium.

It's been tough sledding in Conference USA competition for SMU's Matt Doherty. Doherty, the North Carolina Tar Heels legend who earned a Championship ring alongside Michael Jordan while at Chapel Hill.

SMU freshman linebacker Ja'Gared Davis practically had the interception in his hands, a clear field in front of him.

Navy was held to 11 yards in the second quarter as it fell behind 21-7 in front of former President George W. Bush , who handled the coin toss.

After Navy romped its way back from two deficits to take a seven-point lead in the final quarter, SMU had to answer.

It's time for Matt Doherty to get the ball rolling at SMU , and he should have the horses to do it.

Chase Kennemer, the heart and center of SMU's improved defense, is a guy who has learned the value of patience.