DALLAS, Texas — The SMU Mustangs and Navy Midshipmen will meet for the 20th time on Saturday, with Navy holding the 12-7 advantage. The Mustangs fell 43-40 on the road in 2017, and Navy has won eight straight and 11 of the last 12. The last SMU victory was a 24-11 win at Navy in 1998.
Offesively the Mustangs will need to rely receiver James Proche who had a big day last Saturday, posting a career-high 11 receptions for 166 yards and two TDs against Michigan.
Junior defensive back Rodney Clemons leads the Mustangs after three games with 23 tackles (17 solo). In two games, Patrick Nelson has a team-leading 4.5 tackles for loss,1.5 sacks and a forced fumble. Mikial Onu and Shaine Hailey have each registered INTs for SMU.
Kick is set for at 11 a.m. CT.
