2020 schedule
SMU
WAC
Final rank
#2
Record
7-3
Points
15
Diff
+77
Scored
386
Allowed
309
Outcome
Promoted
Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2020 starting tier: 5 for Tier 1, 4 for Tier 2, 3 for Tier 3, 2 for Tier 4, 1 for Tier 5, 0 for FBS losses or FCS wins, and −3 for any loss to an FCS opponent.
| Week | Opponent | Site | Score | Result | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Texas State(Tier 5) | Away | 31 – 24 | W | +1 |
| 4 | North Texas(Tier 4) | Away | 65 – 35 | W | +2 |
| 5 | FCS opponent | Home | 50 – 7 | W | 0 |
| 6 | Memphis(Tier 2) | Home | 30 – 27 | W | +4 |
| 8 | Tulane(Tier 4) | Away | 37 – 34 | W | +2 |
| 9 | Cincinnati(Premier) | Home | 13 – 42 | L | 0 |
| 10 | Navy(Tier 3) | Home | 51 – 37 | W | +3 |
| 11 | Temple(Tier 3) | Away | 47 – 23 | W | +3 |
| 12 | Tulsa(Tier 3) | Away | 24 – 28 | L | 0 |
| 14 | East Carolina(Tier 4) | Away | 38 – 52 | L | 0 |
