Mustangs clinch conference title berth in 1st ACC season

SMU’s ACC title game berth proves Mustangs can thrive in a power conference
SMU set pretty clear and realistic goals for its first season in the ACC. The Mustangs anticipated that the jump from the American Athletic Conference to the Atlantic Coast Conference would come with growing pains.
SMU makes history by clinching ACC championship game berth
SMU clinched a spot in the ACC championship game after a 33-7 win over Virginia on Saturday, becoming the first team in league history to make the title game in its first season. The Mustangs do not have an opponent yet.
2024 ACC Championship Game: SMU clinches historic berth in first season as power conference program
SMU has clinched a spot in the ACC Championship Game after beating Virginia, 33-7, in Charlottesville. The No. 13 Mustangs are undefeated in conference play during their first season transitioning to a Power Four school.
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