Georgia Tech dropped in the rankings after a loss which opens a clear path back to the ACC Championship for the Mustangs.

SMU is still in contention to reach another ACC title game after Kevin Jennings accounted for four touchdowns in a 38-6 win over Louisville.

Louisville Cardinals QB Miller Moss is not expected to play vs. SMU as Deuce Adams and Brady Allen take over in crucial road test.

The SMU Mustangs (7-3) play a conference opponent when they host the Louisville Cardinals (7-3) on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in an ACC battle. The Mustangs enter the matchup after winning 45-13 over the Boston College Eagles in their last outing on Nov. 8. The Cardinals' last game was a 20-19 loss to the Clemson Tigers.

In other Best in Texas news, ESPN reports UNT’s Eric Morris is one of four favorites for the job in Arkansas; Steve Sarkisian felt compelled to deny he’s leaving Texas; and Baylor’s president said that, in keeping Dave Aranda, they’re not “settling for mediocrity,” even though a 36-36 record pretty much defines it.

Southern Methodist heads into Saturday off a Week 12 bye. The Mustangs last played on Nov. 8 when they covered a 10-point spread in a 45-13 (Over 54.5) triumph over the Boston College Eagles. SMU is one of 4 ACC squads heading into Week 13 with 1 loss in league play.

ACC chaos reached new levels following Pittsburgh's 42-28 win at Georgia Tech and now, mass shakeup in the Week 14 Coaches Poll top 25 rankings follows. Pitt re-entered Sunday's latest rankings at No. 24, with the Panthers being one of five ACC teams to garner a position along with Miami, Virginia, Georgia Tech and newcomer, SMU.

SMU will be formidable. The Mustangs stayed in the title-game hunt with a decisive 38-6 win over a Louisville team without key players. Quarterback Kevin Jennings passed for 303 yards and three touchdowns and ran for a fourth TD in the victory.