What does SMU coaching history show?
SMU coaching history on this page spans 24 tracked head coaches, led by Ray Morrison with 82 wins from 1922-1934.
Program overview
SMU
2025 finish: 9-4-0 across 13 games. Jump into coaching history, title years, and long-view program trends.
Gerald J. Ford Stadium • University Park • TX
ACCGerald J. Ford Stadium
All-Time Wins
554
All-Time Losses
570
Win %
49%
Heisman Winners
1
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SMU football program guide
This overview connects the core facts behind SMU football: conference home, stadium context, all-time record, title seasons, Heisman winners, coaching tenures, and the recent season baseline. It is meant to be the starting point before moving into the deeper team tabs.
The latest indexed season is 2025, when SMU finished 9-4. Use the related links to compare SMU against national title lists, all-time wins, rankings, rivalries, recruiting, and transfer activity.
Program Snapshot
Program essentials
Core program details, venue context, and team visuals in one place.
Conference
ACC
Division
Not listed
Home field
Gerald J. Ford Stadium
Location
University Park, TX
Capacity
32,000
Venue type
Outdoor
Team Colors
Program Dashboard
This season and next actions
Start from the latest season record, then jump into the team history, coaching, and title surfaces most fans usually need next.
Current read
2025: 9-4-0
13 games tracked with a 69% win rate.
Current Season
Performance pulse
Wins
9
Losses
4
Ties
0
Games
13
Win %
69%
Conference Timeline
Realignment context
- Atlantic Coast Conference2024-
- American Athletic Conference2013-2023
- Conference USA2005-2012
- Western Athletic Conference1996-2004
- Southwest Conference1919-1995
- Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association1915-1918
Stadium Access
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Coaching History
Sideline eras
| Rhett Lashlee | 2022-2025 | 29-12-0 |
| Jim Leavitt | 2021 | 0-0-0 |
| Sonny Dykes | 2018-2021 | 30-17-0 |
| Chad Morris | 2015-2017 | 14-23-0 |
| June Jones | 2008-2014 | 36-43-0 |
| Phil Bennett | 2002-2007 | 18-52-0 |
| Mike Cavan | 1997-2001 | 22-34-0 |
| Tom Rossley | 1991-1996 | 15-48-3 |
| Forrest Gregg | 1989-1990 | 3-19-0 |
| Bobby Collins | 1982-1986 | 43-14-1 |
| Ron Meyer | 1976-1981 | 34-32-1 |
| Dave Smith | 1973-1975 | 16-15-2 |
| Hayden Fry | 1962-1972 | 49-66-1 |
| Bill Meek | 1957-1961 | 17-29-4 |
| Chalmer Woodward | 1953-1956 | 19-20-1 |
| H.N. Russell | 1950-1952 | 13-15-2 |
| Madison Bell | 1945-1949 | 32-16-5 |
| James Stewart | 1942-1944 | 10-18-2 |
| Madison Bell | 1935-1941 | 47-24-3 |
| Ray Morrison | 1922-1934 | 82-31-20 |
| Choc Kelly | 1921 | 1-6-1 |
| Bill Cunningham | 1921 | 1-6-1 |
| J. Rix | 1917-1921 | 16-19-7 |
| Ray Morrison | 1916 | 0-8-2 |
National Championships
Title profile
No national championships recorded.
Heisman Trophy Winners
Award lineage
1
Total Winners
| Year | Winner | Position | Points | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Doak Walker | HB | 778 | #3 |