As Boston College works through a transition on offense, SMU’s defense will capitalize. The Mustang defense has excelled at stopping the run this season, allowing just 90 rushing yards per game, and even BC’s skilled rushing attack won’t be able to overcome the loaded Mustang front seven.

There's a great deal of football left to be played, but if the 12-team College Football Playoff started today, the Georgia Bulldogs would be out. The Alabama Crimson Tide would be in, as would the Texas Longhorns,

The SMU Mustangs learned their latest College Football Playoff ranking Tuesday night when the committee revealed the updated standings after a wild Week 12. SMU now sits at No. 14, dropping back a spot after its bye week,