An early morning meeting of the power brokers in the Atlantic Coast Conference went SMU's way. Dallas' school is on its way to a power conference for the first time since their Southwest Conference days.

Photo: Head coach Rhett Lashlee of the SMU Mustangs stands on the field during the second half of the New Mexico Bowl game between the Mustangs and the Brigham Young Cougars at University Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)