Let's face it: Times are hard right now. We're in the middle of a pandemic that doesn't seem to be going away any time soon. Jobs are in question. Major education decisions on all levels are being made.

College athletics seem to be a driving force for many -- and we're hoping those aren't completely taken away in 2020.

Rivals.com and The HillTopics recognize the current conditions, and we'd like to share our growing SMU site with you -- for free! We have a can't-miss deal for new subscribers, as well as former subscribers!

The HillTopics is offering a FREE TRIAL for those Mustang fans looking to return that will give them premium access to the site until Oct. 31. That's right -- free access to one of Rivals.com's fastest-growing sites until Halloween!

PROMO CODE: FearSMU

The offer is valid through Aug. 31

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The HillTopics relaunched in September of last year and has seen exponential growth in under a year -- impressive for a site covering a non-Power 5 school. And considering the site relatively restarted from the ground up, we're excited about the opportunities to get even bigger!

Why sign up with The HillTopics? A few reasons:

RECRUITING

Rivals.com has been a leader in football and basketball recruiting for decades, and that hasn't changed. In less than a year, The HillTopics has returned to full-time action and made it a habit of providing timely interviews with SMU's most-wanted targets, athletes who could be the next big names at Gerald J. Ford Stadium or at Moody Coliseum.

FEATURES

NOBODY provides in-depth features on athletes, coaches and staff like we do. We hold every story published with journalistic integrity, and that won't change. Every story gets global views, and knowing that, The HillTopics refuses to half-step on the most interesting feature content for the SMU fan base.

EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

You've asked for content, and we're providing content. A week with less than double-digit content is a bad week -- pandemic or no pandemic. Even with the global conditions, the one thing our readers won't be is without reputable content. From question-and-answer sessions with coaches to updates on former Hilltop stars, The HillTopics has you covered!

This is our biggest promo since the relaunch. Do yourself a favor ... don't delay!

Happy reading ... and Pony Up!