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SMU way-too-early 2020 season prediction: Double-digit wins a reality with Buechele back, but Mustangs must overcome key departures

Mar 19, 2020, 2:19 PM

SMU football heads into the offseason as a 10-win team with big expectations. Returning key players like Shane Buechele makes the 2020 season a pivotal one. Here’s how we think they’ll perform, including game-by-game predictions, final record and what bowl game the Mustangs will play in.

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Shehan Jeyarajah

SMU way-too-early 2020 season prediction: Double-digit wins a reality with Buechele back, but Mustangs must overcome key departures

SMU got to 10 wins faster than anyone could have expected – and that includes the staff. Now, the focus turns from having a strong season to building a strong program.

While stars like James Proche, Rodney Clemons and Xavier Jones are off to the NFL, plenty of talent still remains. Quarterback Shane Buechele came just shy of 4,000 yards and wide receiver Reggie Roberson could be the state’s best. Defensively, a whole host of transfers and depth players are ready to step into bigger roles.

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