The SMU Mustangs compete in the ACC, which is moving to a nine-game conference schedule. This SMU future football schedule page tracks confirmed opponents as the conference announces them. The ACC has released its 2026 opponents, shown below; 2027 and beyond have not been set yet, and this page updates as soon as they are.
SMU Future Schedule: Quick Facts
- SMU plays 9 ACC games in 2026 as the league transitions to a nine-game model.
- SMU hosts Virginia and Virginia Tech in 2026, with a road trip to Florida State.
- 2027 ACC opponents have not been released yet and will be added here when the conference announces them.
- Non-conference games and kickoff times fill in on the full season page.
SMU Mustangs Future Opponents and Schedules
Here is where SMU stands. The 2026 ACC slate is set; 2027 conference opponents are still to be announced by the league. As the ACC releases future matchups, this page fills in year by year.
2026 SMU ACC Opponents & Schedule
SMU’s confirmed 2026 ACC opponents are below. The Mustangs host Boston College, California, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest, and travel to Florida State, Louisville, Stanford and Syracuse. For the complete week-by-week slate with non-conference games, dates, and a printable, see our 2026 SMU Mustangs football schedule.
| 2026 ACC Opponent | Site |
|---|---|
 vs Boston College |
Home |
 vs California |
Home |
 vs Virginia |
Home |
 vs Virginia Tech |
Home |
 vs Wake Forest |
Home |
 at Florida State |
Away |
 at Louisville |
Away |
 at Stanford |
Away |
 at Syracuse |
Away |
2027 SMU Opponents & Schedule
The ACC has not yet released 2027 conference opponents. The league is finalizing its nine-game model, in which one team each year plays eight conference games and the rest play nine. As soon as SMU’s 2027 opponents are announced, they will appear here with home and away breakdowns and a printable.
How the ACC Schedule Works
The ACC expanded to 17 football schools with the additions of California, SMU, and Stanford, and is shifting to a nine-game conference schedule. Under the model, opponents rotate so each team meets the rest of the league regularly, with a handful of traditional rivalries recurring. Because the conference announces opponents a year or two out rather than a full cycle at once, SMU’s future slate fills in gradually, and this page tracks it.
SMU Future Football Schedule FAQ
Who does SMU play in 2026?
In ACC play, SMU hosts Boston College, California, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest and visits Florida State, Louisville, Stanford and Syracuse. Non-conference games are on the full season schedule.
Has the ACC released SMU’s 2027 opponents?
Not yet. The ACC has only finalized 2026 conference opponents. The 2027 slate will be announced later, and we update this page when it is.
How many conference games does SMU play?
SMU plays 9 ACC games in 2026 as the league transitions to a nine-game conference schedule for most teams.
Where can I find SMU’s current schedule?
See the 2026 SMU Mustangs football schedule for the full slate and a printable.
Past SMU Schedules
Looking for past SMU results and printables? Browse the 2026 SMU schedule, 2025 SMU football schedule and 2024 SMU football schedule. For every other team’s future opponents by year, visit our Future College Football Schedules hub.
