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SMU opened with a 45-0 loss to Baylor. North Texas rolled out a 38-7 loss to Texas. Given that the neighboring schools combined for only 161 yards, maybe Saturdays game is better suited for a Safeway parking lot, a site former UNT coach Matt Simon once suggested. Twenty years after Simon tried to rekindle the rivalry with his anytime, anywhere challenge, the Safeway series resumes at 11 a.m. Saturday at Apogee Stadium in Denton. Attention shoppers: SMU leads the series, 28-4-1. The teams are playing for the first time since 2007 and for only the third time in Denton. This marks the first of a 10-game scheduling agreement announced last year. Read more: http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/college-sports/unt-mean-green/20140905-unt-eager-for-football-rivalry-with-smu-but-something-s-missing---more-wins-vs.-mustangs.ece
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UNIVERSITY PARK — SMU finally has depth on defense, having stocked the program with faster and more athletic prospects. The Mustangs can only hope their young players develop as quickly as they run. Deadline for realizing potential is Aug. 31, when SMU opens against reigning Big 12 champion Baylor. The Mustangs, prone to injuries and big plays last year, are confident their numbers equal strength. “All in all, the young guys have done a good job of coming together, hustling and playing hard,” coach June Jones said. “But they are going to have to grow up in a hurry.” With SMU’s offense in transition from the departure of quarterback Garrett Gilbert, the need for help from the defense is dire. Sophomore quarterback Neal Burcham may develop into a top-ranked passer. But it’s a tad unrealistic to think he’s going to win a shootout over one of the nation’s most prolific offenses. Or against their other nonconference opponents, North Texas, Texas A&M and TCU. The Mustangs ranked 114th nationally in pass defense (271.8 ypg) and 100th in points allowed (33.3) last season. Read more: http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/college-sports/smu-mustangs/20140817-smu-football-preview-mustangs-finally-have-defensive-depth-but-youth-means-ponies-need-to-grow-up-quick.ece