Rhett Lashlee takes over at SMU as his predecessor and mentor, Sonny Dykes, gains control of rival TCU. Lashlee joins 247Sports' Brandon Marcello to discuss his journey to becoming a head coach, the rivalry with TCU, and the future of SMU Football!

Host: Brandon Marcello

Guest: SMU HC Rhett Lashlee

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What is it like for a new head coach in their first few days on the job? We get a first-hand account of what it's like behind the scenes thanks to new SMU coach Rhett Lashlee. The former Miami offensive coordinator discusses the days leading up to his hiring, what he said in his first meeting with SMU's players, how he hired his first staff, the challenges he faced in the first month on the job and how he balanced it all while actively recruiting the transfer portal.

Host: Brandon Marcello

Guest: Rhett Lashlee

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On this edition of the Pony Stampede Podcast, Billy Embody shares the latest on how SMU's coaching staff is coming together for Rhett Lashlee and what the latest buzz is from the recruiting trail.

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On this edition of the Pony Stampede Podcast, Billy Embody breaks down SMU hiring Miami offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee as its next head coach and what's key to replacing Sonny Dykes.

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On this edition of the Pony Stampede Podcast, Billy Embody previews SMU's road matchup against Cincinnati, shares predictions and catches up with WLWT's Brandon Saho to get more on the Bearcats.

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On this edition of the Pony Stampede Podcast, Billy Embody previews SMU's matchup against UCF on Saturday and reviews the season opener for the men's basketball team against McNeese.

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On this edition of the Pony Stampede Podcast, Billy Embody breaks down what went wrong for SMU at Memphis, how to fix the Mustangs skid and McKinney North (Tex.) defensive lineman Dylan Frazier committing to the Mustangs.

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On this edition of the Pony Stampede Podcast, Billy Embody breaks down SMU's road matchup at Memphis, why the Mustangs can rebound against the Tigers and makes predictions.

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On this edition of the Pony Stampede Podcast, Billy Embody reviews SMU's loss to Houston and takes stock of where things are with Sonny Dykes and his contract talks and coaching rumors with TCU and Texas Tech.

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On this edition of the Pony Stampede Podcast, Billy Embody breaks down SMU-Houston on Saturday night and makes predictions for the game. Plus, what's the latest on the rumors with Sonny Dykes and Texas Tech?

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