SMU to Host Oklahoma, LSU at Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium

Mustangs to face top SEC rivals in high-profile matchups at iconic NFL venue

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Southern Methodist University's football team will host Oklahoma on September 11, 2027, and LSU on September 1, 2029, at the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium in Arlington. These marquee games mark a significant step for the Mustangs as they aim to grow their fan base and solidify their standing in college football by competing against major Southeastern Conference opponents in the iconic NFL venue.

Why it matters

Playing at AT&T Stadium offers SMU an opportunity to showcase its program on a grand stage and draw a wider audience. These high-profile matchups against Oklahoma and LSU will likely attract substantial attention from fans across the Dallas-Fort Worth area and beyond, reflecting the growth of SMU's football ambitions.

The details

SMU and the Dallas Cowboys share a deep-rooted connection, having both played home games at the Cotton Bowl from 1960 to 1971 and later at Texas Stadium in Irving from 1979 to 1986. Following the 'death penalty' imposed on the Mustangs by the NCAA, SMU moved to exclusively hosting games on campus. However, the team maintains an annual presence at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, where it holds a portion of its August training camp.

  • SMU will host Oklahoma on September 11, 2027.
  • SMU will host LSU on September 1, 2029.

The players

SMU Football

The football team of Southern Methodist University, which recently joined the Atlantic Coast Conference and advanced to the conference title game and secured a spot in the College Football Playoff, raising the program's profile nationally.

Dallas Cowboys

The National Football League team that owns and operates AT&T Stadium, the venue where SMU will host the Oklahoma and LSU games.

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What they’re saying

“Playing at the home of the @dallascowboys once again. We will host games against Oklahoma and LSU at AT&T Stadium in 2027 and 2029.”

— SMU Football (Twitter)

What’s next

AT&T Stadium is a prominent site for several marquee college football events, including the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic and the Big 12 Championship game. The upcoming SMU games against Oklahoma and LSU will likely attract substantial attention and further solidify the Mustangs' standing in college football.

The takeaway

These high-profile matchups against Oklahoma and LSU at the iconic AT&T Stadium represent a significant step for SMU as the program aims to grow its fan base and establish itself as a force to be reckoned with in college football. The opportunity to showcase the Mustangs on such a grand stage will undoubtedly raise the team's profile and attract more attention from fans across the region and beyond.