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Utah vs SMU
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Utah Utes | 1 | Series level |
 SMU Mustangs | 1 |
Meetings since 1996: 2. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-1 Regular season
1-1 Last 2
20-19 Avg score
1 Longest Utah win run
Biggest Utah win 21-17 in 1996, a 4-point margin.
Biggest Utah loss 19-20 in 1997, a 1-point margin.
Every Utah vs SMU meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | SMU win | Salt Lake City | 19-20 |
| 1996 | Utah win | University Park | 21-17 |
Scores from the Utah perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1996.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 1996 is level at 1-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Utah and SMU meet.
How to watch Utah vs SMU
When Utah and SMU are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Utah radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Utah vs SMU time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Utah this season
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Utah vs SMU: the essentials
Utah Utes vs SMU Mustangs is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the ACC (Power 4). The series since 1996 is level at 1-1. Across 2 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Utah vs SMU head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Utah Utes team hub, the Big 12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For SMU against the whole conference, see SMU vs the Big 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Utah and SMU?
The series since 1996 is level at 1-1. The two programs have met 2 times on record.
How can I watch Utah vs SMU?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Utah and SMU in the same conference?
No. Utah plays in the Big 12. SMU plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.