SMU begins its season at Florida State on September 7, with kickoff listed for 6:30 p.m. Central on ESPN. The Mustangs enter at No. 19 in the AP poll and No. 20 in the coaches' poll. For Dallas viewers, Monday's game offers the first chance to compare the preseason expectations with this team's play. Quarterback Kevin Jennings returns, and the school's preview sets out the matchup and broadcast information. Use SMU's game notes to plan the evening. Rankings describe the starting point; the opener will supply the first result.
