LSU Football to Face SMU at Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium in 2029

The matchup will be the first time SMU has played at the iconic NFL venue since the 1980s.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The LSU Tigers and SMU Mustangs will square off at AT&T Stadium in 2029 for their non-conference matchup. The game will be moved to the Dallas Cowboys' home stadium for marketing and revenue opportunities, according to reports. SMU will also be moving their 2027 clash against Oklahoma to AT&T Stadium.

Why it matters

Playing at the high-profile AT&T Stadium will provide increased visibility and branding opportunities for both SMU and LSU football programs as they look to elevate their national profiles. The move also reflects SMU's desire to engage with fans across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

The details

The 2029 LSU-SMU game will be the first time the Mustangs have played at AT&T Stadium since their Pony Express days in the 1980s. SMU's home stadium, Gerald J. Ford Stadium, has a capacity of 33,200, while AT&T Stadium can hold 80,000 fans. SMU Athletic Director Damon Evans said the move to the iconic NFL venue reflects the program's growth and national aspirations.

  • The LSU-SMU matchup will take place in 2029.
  • SMU will also move their 2027 game against Oklahoma to AT&T Stadium.

The players

Lane Kiffin

The head football coach of the SMU Mustangs.

Damon Evans

The Director of Athletics at SMU.

Rhett Lashlee

The head football coach of the SMU Mustangs.

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What they’re saying

“Playing Oklahoma in 2027 and LSU in 2029 at AT&T Stadium reflects both where SMU Football has been and where it is going.”

— Damon Evans, SMU Director of Athletics (SMU Press Release)

“As Dallas's only college football program, it's important that we continue to play in venues that allow football fans across the Metroplex to support the Mustangs.”

— Rhett Lashlee, Head Football Coach (SMU Press Release)

What’s next

The 2029 LSU-SMU matchup at AT&T Stadium will be one of the marquee non-conference games on the schedule that season.

The takeaway

This move to play high-profile games at the iconic AT&T Stadium represents SMU's continued efforts to elevate its football program and engage with fans across the Dallas-Fort Worth region. The increased visibility and revenue opportunities could help the Mustangs build momentum as they work to return to national prominence.