2024 schedule
SMU
WAC
Final rank
#2
Record
11-2
Points
35
Diff
+230
Scored
501
Allowed
271
Outcome
Promoted
Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada(Tier 4) | Away | 29 – 24 | W | +2 |
| 2 | FCS opponent | Home | 59 – 7 | W | 0 |
| 3 | BYU(Tier 2) | Home | 15 – 18 | L | 0 |
| 5 | TCU(Premier) | Home | 66 – 42 | W | +5 |
| 6 | Florida State(Premier) | Home | 42 – 16 | W | +5 |
| 7 | Louisville(Tier 2) | Away | 34 – 27 | W | +4 |
| 9 | Stanford(Tier 2) | Away | 40 – 10 | W | +4 |
| 10 | Duke(Tier 3) | Away | 28 – 27 | W | +3 |
| 11 | Pittsburgh(Tier 2) | Home | 48 – 25 | W | +4 |
| 13 | Boston College(Tier 3) | Home | 38 – 28 | W | +3 |
| 14 | Virginia(Tier 4) | Away | 33 – 7 | W | +2 |
| 15 | California(Tier 3) | Home | 38 – 6 | W | +3 |
| 16 | Clemson(Premier) | Home | 31 – 34 | L | 0 |
