Mustangs searching for answers after stumbling in power four debut

SMU's costly loss to BYU raises serious questions about their readiness for the Power Four.

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The SMU Mustangs made a bold move, investing heavily to secure their place in the ACC. However, their Week 2 performance against BYU raised serious questions according to CBS Sports' Shehan Jeyarajah about whether they're ready for the Power Four stage.

A disappointing 18-15 loss, in which they failed to score a single touchdown, highlighted the offensive struggles that have plagued the team under coach Rhett Lashlee.

The Mustangs' offensive performance was abysmal, averaging a mere 3.6 yards per play. Lashlee's inability to settle on a quarterback further compounded the problems.

The Mustangs committed an unbelievable amount of money to force their way into the ACC. Needless to say, losing to BYU 18-15 and not scoring a touchdown wasn't the performance the Ponies hoped for in their first Power Four matchup. The offense was a complete mess, averaging 3.6 yards per play as coach Rhett Lashlee struggled to settle on a quarterback. On the game's decisive drive, quarterback Kevin Jennings threw four straight incompletions. The Mustangs have some real soul searching to do after moving to 0-6 against power conference opponents under Lashlee.

- Shehan Jeyarajah

The game's decisive drive epitomized the Mustangs' struggles, as quarterback Kevin Jennings threw four consecutive incompletions.

This loss extends SMU's winless streak against Power Five opponents to 0-6 under Lashlee. With the spotlight shining brighter than ever following their move to the ACC, the Mustangs face a challenging road ahead. They must address their offensive woes and find a way to compete at the highest level of college football.

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