SMU Moves Games to AT&T Stadium for Marquee Matchups

Mustangs football to play Oklahoma and LSU at 'Jerry World' to boost exposure and revenue

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The SMU Mustangs football team is relocating its home games against Oklahoma (2029) and LSU (2027) to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This strategic move will allow the program to tap into a larger market, generate substantial revenue, and gain national exposure through playing in the high-profile venue known as 'Jerry World'.

Why it matters

The decision to play these marquee matchups at a neutral site like AT&T Stadium is part of a growing trend in college football, as schools seek to maximize revenue and exposure through neutral site games. This shift allows SMU to elevate its national profile within the ACC conference and build momentum from its recent success, including a College Football Playoff appearance.

The details

SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee emphasized that this is a 'strategic thing' to help the program 'continue to advance.' Playing at the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, provides a significant upgrade in capacity compared to SMU's on-campus stadium. Reports indicate that both LSU and Oklahoma were exploring buyout options for the home-and-home series, and relocating the games to a high-profile venue like 'Jerry World' provided a solution to keep the series intact.

  • The SMU-Oklahoma game is scheduled for 2029.
  • The SMU-LSU game is scheduled for 2027.

The players

Rhett Lashlee

The head coach of the SMU Mustangs football team.

SMU Mustangs

The college football team of Southern Methodist University, which is relocating its home games against Oklahoma and LSU to AT&T Stadium.

AT&T Stadium

The home stadium of the Dallas Cowboys, which will host the SMU-Oklahoma and SMU-LSU games.

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