In this episode of The QB Chronicles: An SMU Football Podcast, former SMU quarterbacks Garrett Gilbert and Kyle Padron recap SMU's road game at Florida State to kick off the regular season. Whether you're a die-hard Mustang fan or just love college football, this in-depth breakdown will give you all the insights you need!

Whether you're a die-hard Mustang fan or just love college football, this in-depth breakdown will give you all the insights you need!

The QB Chronicles is in partnership with The 1911 Group. The 1911 Group was founded by SMU alumni Lindsey Brown (Dedman Law ’13) and Mitchell Brown (Dedman College ’10 & Cox MBA ’20) to create a space for alumni to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships. 

Our mission is to leverage the strength of the SMU network to create opportunities for professional and personal growth, including new hires, clients, investors, and partnerships. Through exclusive events and networking gatherings, we bring SMU alumni together to exchange ideas, engage with industry leaders, and form valuable connections. With over 300 members across diverse industries, we foster a thriving community dedicated to collaboration, growth, and shared success. 

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SMU is 1-0 after a wild 27-24 win over Florida State in Week 1. The Mustang Mood breaks down everything from the Mustangs’ win over the Seminoles, including the bizarre power outage that delayed the game, SMU’s dominant defensive performance, Kevin Jennings’ up-and-down night, the offensive line, turnovers, penalties, special teams and what this win tells us about SMU heading into the rest of the 2026 season.

Despite turning the ball over four times and committing some costly penalties, SMU found a way to beat Florida State and escape Tallahassee with a win. The defense kept the Mustangs in the game, the offensive line allowed zero sacks, and there were plenty of encouraging signs from SMU’s offense and running game.

The guys also debate how good Florida State really is, whether the Seminoles can make a bowl game, and how much we should actually take away from a wild Week 1 matchup.

Plus, we look ahead to SMU vs. UC Davis and give our score predictions for the Mustangs’ Week 2 matchup.

SMU 27, Florida State 24. The Mustangs are undefeated.

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SMU went to Florida State and took down FSU, 27-24, on Labor Day to grab a much-needed win. Billy Embody, Dean Ralsky and Hayden Howerton break down the Mustangs grabbing the win on the After 'Stangs Show.

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Get closer to the Mustangs with exclusive behind-the-scenes content and curated fan experiences, all while supporting SMU student-athletes and NIL through Run Peruna Run (https://RunPerunaRun.com). Every contribution helps fuel the next generation of Mustang success. RPR’s exclusive community builds NIL support and exclusive insider access. Fans fuel momentum for Mustangs that allows athletes to perform, compete, and thrive. Through NIL opportunities and exclusive behind-the-scenes access, fans can support SMU student-athletes in meaningful ways while staying in the know like never before. Membership Options for Run Peruna Run: https://runperunarun.com/join

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On this edition of On The Pony Express, Billy Embody reacts to the first availability report for SMU at Florida State, the captains being revealed for your 2026 Mustangs, and Letterman's Lounge kicking off with former SMU DL Marquis Frazier.

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Red and blue on the Hilltop. The SMU Mustangs box carries a Honduran Habano wrapper over an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, caramel and dense spice in a balanced medium bodied smoke, twenty cigars hand rolled in Danli for the fans who fill Ford Stadium. Code SMU10 gets you 10% off your order. Great for gifts or to enjoy yourself! https://bit.ly/BocockOTPE

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Get closer to the Mustangs with exclusive behind-the-scenes content and curated fan experiences, all while supporting SMU student-athletes and NIL through Run Peruna Run (https://RunPerunaRun.com). Every contribution helps fuel the next generation of Mustang success. RPR’s exclusive community builds NIL support and exclusive insider access. Fans fuel momentum for Mustangs that allows athletes to perform, compete, and thrive. Through NIL opportunities and exclusive behind-the-scenes access, fans can support SMU student-athletes in meaningful ways while staying in the know like never before. Membership Options for Run Peruna Run: https://runperunarun.com/join

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On this edition of Walking 'Strong with Bill Armstrong and Billy Embody, the guys preview the start of the 2026 SMU Football season as the Mustangs take on Florida State.

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Kick off game day with the Armstrongs and fellow SMU fans at our Epoch Tailgate on the SMU Boulevard at Spot 39!  We’ll be pouring a fun selection of Epoch wines from the 2026 Pony Express Case and serving delicious light bites. Please RSVP below to secure your spot and enjoy some Epoch wines with us before the game! Register here: https://bit.ly/EpochUCDavis

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If you're new to following the Walking 'Strong Podcast, it's a fun, light podcast from two SMU alums that share a bottle of wine while breaking down SMU's football season game-by-game, interviewing prominent Mustangs, and much more! We hope the ACC crew that SMU's a part of enjoys learning about some of the world's best wines from Epoch while hearing things from SMU's angle.

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In this episode of The QB Chronicles: An SMU Football Podcast, former SMU quarterbacks Garrett Gilbert and Kyle Padron preview SMU's road game at Florida State to kick off the regular season. 

Whether you're a die-hard Mustang fan or just love college football, this in-depth breakdown will give you all the insights you need!

The QB Chronicles is in partnership with The 1911 Group. The 1911 Group was founded by SMU alumni Lindsey Brown (Dedman Law ’13) and Mitchell Brown (Dedman College ’10 & Cox MBA ’20) to create a space for alumni to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships. 

Our mission is to leverage the strength of the SMU network to create opportunities for professional and personal growth, including new hires, clients, investors, and partnerships. Through exclusive events and networking gatherings, we bring SMU alumni together to exchange ideas, engage with industry leaders, and form valuable connections. With over 300 members across diverse industries, we foster a thriving community dedicated to collaboration, growth, and shared success. 

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Socorro Tequila — Founded in 2020 by spirits industry veterans Josh Irving and Pablo Antinori, Socorro Tequila is crafted in the Highlands of Jalisco from 100% Blue Weber agave with zero additives. This is the tequila that Dallas drinks. No wonder, because it's racking up the awards. At the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, one of the world's most prestigious blind tasting competitions, Socorro earned back-to-back Double Gold medals for its Blanco, scoring 96 points. It also took Gold for its Reposado and Silver for its Añejo. You can even enjoy Socorro on American Airlines. Please drink responsibly. Follow them on Instagram!

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SMU football is finally back, and the Mustangs open the season Monday night against Florida State in a huge ACC matchup in Tallahassee.

Jay, George, and Yonnic break down everything you need to know about SMU vs. Florida State, including the Seminoles' Week 0 performance against New Mexico State, the Mike Norvell hot-seat conversation, Florida State's dangerous running game, and the biggest questions surrounding both teams heading into Week 1.

The guys discuss whether SMU's offense can take advantage of Florida State's defense, how Kevin Jennings and the Mustang skill-position group match up against the Seminoles, and whether SMU's revamped defensive line and secondary can slow down Florida State's rushing attack.

Plus, the crew gives their official score predictions, including one prediction that has Florida State pulling off the upset, while Ben shares his film-based breakdown of the Seminoles after watching their entire game against New Mexico State.

Is Florida State actually as dangerous as their talent suggests? Can SMU start fast in a hostile Tallahassee environment? And what happens if the Seminoles struggle again on Monday night?

SMU vs. Florida State is finally here. Pony up.

#SMU #SMUFootball #FloridaState #FSU #FloridaStateFootball #ACCFootball #CollegeFootball

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On this edition of On The Pony Express, Billy Embody, Dean Ralsky and Hayden Howerton break down SMU at Florida State with a look at Tony White's defense. The guys share their thoughts on the Seminoles defense, where Kevin Jennings & Co. can attack and much more. Plus, the boys preview Week 1 of College Football.

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On this edition of On The Pony Express, Billy Embody, Dean Ralsky and Hayden Howerton break down SMU at Florida State. The guys recap how the FSU offense looked under Game 1 with Ashton Daniels at the helm and Mike Norvell calling plays for the Seminoles. Plus, the boys recap Week Zero of College Football.

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00:00 – Intro

17:00 – A look at FSU's history

25:30 – Mike Norvell's play calling

39:05 – FSU's areas of improvement, concern

46:30 – Ahmaad Moses Update

52:05 – TCU's loss to UNC

59:30 – CJ Bailey's tough loss at Virginia

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