Moving up the season opener? Report says yes for SMU, Texas State
The HillTopics
Staff
According to a report by the Austin American-Statesman, SMU's first game against Texas State will move up a week.
Running back TJ McDaniel, as a freshman, rushed for 159 yards and three touchdowns against Texas State last year. (SMU Football: Vladimir Cherry)
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With decisions from some conferences choosing to play conference-only schedules because of COVID-19, SMU is one of only a handful of FBS football programs still with all 12 games on its schedule.
Per a report by the Austin American-Statesman, SMU's first game against in-state foe Texas State of the Sun Belt Conference will not only happen but also happen a little earlier than expected. The game, originally scheduled for Sept. 5, has been moved up to Aug. 29, according to Texas State beat writer Keff Ciardello.
Ciardello added that game attendance will follow social distancing protocol -- including masks, proper capacity and other measures.
No public announcements have been made from either SMU or Texas State as of early Monday morning.
SMU beat Texas State , 47-17, in last year's matchup at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. It was a breakout game for then-freshman running back TJ McDaniel, who rushed for 159 yards and three touchdowns on only eight attempts.
