The SMU Mustangs (3-2) host an ACC showdown against the Stanford Cardinal (2-3) on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

The Mustangs are expected to come out on top by at least two touchdowns (currently -19.5) against the Cardinal. The over/under for this game is 55.5 points.

Below you’ll find our betting preview for this this matchup between the Mustangs and the Cardinal, and uncover all of our expert predictions here, too!

SMU vs. Stanford betting lines

• Spread favorite: Mustangs (-19.5)
• Moneyline: Mustangs (-1149), Cardinal (+727)
• Total: 55.5 points
• TV Channel: CW (WGN – Chicago)
• Live Stream: Fubo

SMU vs. Stanford betting info and stats

SMU has yet to win a game against the spread so far this season (0-4-0). SMU has yet to cover the spread when playing as the favorite by at least 19.5 points (a 0-1 ATS record). In the three games as the moneyline favorite, SMU has put together a 2-1 record. Stanford has one win against the spread this season (1-4-0). When Stanford is an underdog of 19.5 points or more, it has not yet covered the spread. Stanford’s record is 1-3 in games it’ve played as the underdog this year.

SMU vs. Stanford recent stats and trends

SMU Mustangs

Stanford Cardinal

• Stanford has covered the spread once in its last three matchups while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• In all of those games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
• The past three Stanford games averaged 7.3 fewer points (48.2) than this matchup’s point total.

SMU vs. Stanford key players

SMU Mustangs

• Kevin Jennings has thrown for 1,411 yards (282.2 ypg) to lead SMU, completing 71.4% of his passes and recording 13 touchdown passes compared to six interceptions this season.
• Tomarion Harden has racked up 375 yards on 73 carries while finding the end zone five times.
• Chris Johnson Jr. has carried the ball 23 times for 130 yards (32.5 per game) and one touchdown while also racking up 80 yards through the air.
• Romello Brinson’s leads his squad with 436 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 26 receptions (out of 31 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
• Jalen Cooper has hauled in 15 passes while averaging 54.2 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
• Yamir Knight has a total of 174 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 17 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
• Cam Robertson has racked up 3.0 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 4.0 TFL and 20 tackles.
• Ahmaad Moses is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 26 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and two interceptions.
• Jaelyn Davis-Robinson has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 14 tackles and two passes defended to his name.

Stanford Cardinal

• Ben Gulbranson has put up 1,167 passing yards, or 233.4 per game, so far this season. He has completed 60.3% of his passes and has tossed five touchdowns with three interceptions.
• Micah Ford has carried the ball 75 times for 347 yards, with three touchdowns. He’s also tacked on eight catches for 77 yards.
• Cole Tabb has rushed for 132 yards on 30 carries with one touchdown.
• Bryce Farrell has totaled 18 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 346 (86.5 yards per game). He’s been targeted 22 times and has one touchdown.
• CJ Williams has put together a 295-yard season so far. He’s caught 28 passes on 48 targets.
• Caden High’s 14 catches (on 19 targets) have netted him 190 yards (38.0 ypg).
• Clay Patterson paces the team with 3.0 sacks, and also has 2.0 TFL and eight tackles.
• Matt Rose, Stanford’s leading tackler, has 29 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
• Collin Wright has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 15 tackles and one pass defended to his name.