Penn State, SMU and Rhett Lashlee

Rhett Lashlee explains why Preston Stone did not play vs. Penn State
SMU came into the College Football Playoff with an even more interesting dynamic at quarterback with Preston Stone having entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. That then had to come into consideration late in the game for the Mustangs.
Rhett Lashlee adamant SMU 'earned' right to be in College Football Playoff despite blowout loss at Penn State
The Mustangs trailed 28-0 at halftime as quarterback Kevin Jennings had two costly pick-6s and another interception that allowed Penn State to jump out on top early. SMU earned the last at-large bid in the College Football Playoff over three-loss SEC teams Alabama, Ole Miss and South Carolina, as well as fellow ACC member Miami.
SMU’s blowout loss to Penn State again calls Mustangs’ CFP validity into question
Depending on who you asked — and depending on which conference they came from — the nation was split on whether SMU should’ve been in the College Football Playoff. Despite coming back from down 17 to Clemson in the ACC Championship earlier this month and losing on a heartbreaking 56-yard field goal at the buzzer,
SMU HC Rhett Lashlee reveals what team wasted in lopsided CFP loss to Penn State
SMU football returned to the national title picture for the first time since 1982 Saturday. However, the Mustangs’ debut in the College Football Playoffs ended in lopsided fashion against Penn State.
Rhett Lashlee 'disappointed' SMU didn't validate CFP inclusion
SMU coach Rhett Lashlee said he was disappointed his team didn't play well enough to validate its inclusion in the 12-team ...
SMU HC After CFP Loss to Penn State: 'We Earned Our Spot Here, Deserved to Be Here'
SMU coach Rhett Lashlee stood firm in his belief that his team deserved its place in the 12-team College Football Playoff ...
Faith in Kevin Jennings’ SMU future strong as ever despite lackluster CFP performance
But after SMU’s 38-10 loss to Penn State in the first round of the College Football Playoff Saturday, SMU head coach Rhett ...
How Rhett Lashlee unlocked SMU’s lofty potential: ‘He thrives on these moments’
Lashlee waited for the right moment to make a program his own. Now he's leading it onto college football's biggest stage.
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SMU’s Lashlee hopes Mustangs’ mistake-filled performance won’t affect future playoff consideration
Rhett Lashlee knows deep down that this SMU team deserved a spot in the College Football Playoff, even if the Mustangs didn’t ...
Despite CFP embarrassment, SMU won't be going away any time soon
Without question, the main talking point around the SMU Mustangs after Saturday is going to be the conversation of whether Rhett Lashlee's team even deserved a ...
Once overlooked, SMU QB Kevin Jennings has Nick Saban, Timothée Chalamet and more on notice
Recruiters thought he was a product of the talent around him. SMU coaches saw more. Now it’s on display for the rest of the ...
Penn State’s Nick Dawkins, SMU’s Rhett Lashlee agree: Stopping Tyler Warren is almost impossible
But when they are asked about Penn State star tight end Tyler Warren, both are in agreement. Warren’s rare athleticism sets ...
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What SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee said about Penn State ahead of College Football Playoff game
Find all of our coverage here as the Nittany Lions look for a path to a potential national title. SMU head coach Rhett ...
Penn State and SMU carry the weight of history into their CFP debuts. They’re both trying to shed it
Penn State won’t be the only team that runs onto the field at Beaver Stadium carrying the weight of history. SMU was a ...
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What They Said After Penn State's Playoff Victory Over SMU
It was James Franklin’s 100th career win at Penn State, and a resounding one at that. For SMU coach Rhett Lashlee, it was ...