The Stars submitted their opening night roster to the league before today's 4 p.m. deadline.
Lian Bichsel wasn't on it. Harrison Scott and Trey Taylor were.
I broke down why there's no reason to sound the alarms π¨π
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The Stars submitted their opening night roster to the league before today's 4 p.m. deadline.
Lian Bichsel wasn't on it. Harrison Scott and Trey Taylor were.
I broke down why there's no reason to sound the alarms π¨π
What we learned this week in college football π
Texas has two undisputed best teams. The Longhorns aren't one of them.
That and more here π
The Stars return to the ice Thursday to begin their 2025-26 season.
Here are five bold predictions for this group and Glen Gulutzan's first year back in Dallas ‡οΈ
The Dallas Stars made a handful of roster moves today.
What they could tell us about the opening-night roster or why they may not tell us much at all ‡οΈ
SMU didn't finish pretty, but it finished against Syracuse.
βNow weβve been there. We can say, βNo, weβve done it.β Instead of βWe almost did it.β Itβs a big step for this team.β
Story:
How SMUβs defensive rebuild took a step in the right direction vs. Syracuse ‡οΈ
05.10.2025 00:52 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Rhett Lashlee said Andrew Chamblee missed today's game for the birth of his child.
04.10.2025 23:27 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 05 thoughts from SMU-Syracuse: Mustangsβ defense returns to form in ACC opener
04.10.2025 23:06 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Final: SMU 31, Syracuse 18
SMU jumped out to a 24-0 lead and never looked back. The defense looked much improved.
A strong start to ACC play for the Mustangs.
Syracuse scores again and converts the two-point try.
31-20 SMU
Dramecko Green is tackled in the end zone. Syracuse safety.
31-12
SMU takes it right back. Marcellus Barnes interception.
04.10.2025 22:28 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Mustangs turn it over. Syracuse will take over on the SMU 29.
04.10.2025 22:27 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Syracuse touchdown on the QB draw.
31-10 SMU
Jordan Hudson powers his way to the end zone.
31-3 SMU
End of Q4: SMU 24, Syracuse 3
A lot of punts that quarter. 15 mins to go.
Sam Keltner misses from 41.
Still 24-3 SMU.
Half: SMU 24, Syracuse 3
The Mustangs nearly shut Syracuse out that half, but Syracuse gets on the board with a late 38-yard field goal.
Still, SMU has this one under control so far.
Touchdown Derrick McFall. SMU is running away with it.
SMU 24, Syracuse 0
SMU stops Syracuse on 4th and 2 in the red zone.
The Orange are 2-for-5 on fourth down today.
SMU's defense had done so well, but it just gave up a huge play.
52-yard passing play.
RJ Maryland is left wide open. Touchdown.
Mustangs are rolling.
SMU 17, Syracuse 0
Another 4th and 1 stop for the SMU defense.
SMU takes over at the Syracuse 40.
Yamir Knight touchdown.
SMU's lead builds.
SMU 10, Syracuse 0
End of Q1: SMU 3, Syracuse 0
Not a lot of points that quarter, but SMU's defense made some important plays to keep Syracuse off the board.
Mustangs are held to a field goal. Sam Keltner's 26-yard attempt is good.
SMU 3, Syracuse 0, 2:36 left in Q1
Brandon Miyazono with a big-time pick.
SMU is in the red zone.
The SMU defense has showed up early.
SMU just stopped Syracuse on 4th and goal from the 1.
Turnover on downs.
Big play by Scott Symons' group.
Only a 14-yard punt by Wade McSparron. Syracuse takes over on the SMU 42.
04.10.2025 19:38 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0SMU went 3 and out on its opening drive.
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