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Week 8, Fri, Oct 23, Time TBA local

California Golden Bearsat SMU Mustangs

Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas. Fly into DFW.

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The matchup

California

2-2

#21SMU

3-1

14% to winESPN's model86% to win
Form, ESPN's model and the stat leaders
Form

SMU 21st in the AP poll.

SMU has won 4 of its last 5.

California has won 2 of its last 5.

ESPN's model

ESPN's model gives SMU a 86 percent chance at home.

California

L35-31 @ HAWL45-24 vs UCLAW21-18 @ SYRW49-7 vs WAGL24-10 vs CLEM
  • Passing YardsJ. Sagapolutele, 88/137, 985 YDS, 7 TD, 4 INT
  • Rushing YardsA. Mohammed, 73 CAR, 336 YDS, 3 TD
  • Receiving YardsI. Strong, 17 REC, 250 YDS

SMU

W24-19 vs ARIZW27-24 @ FSUW56-10 vs UCDL41-31 @ LOUW34-24 vs MOST
  • Passing YardsK. Jennings, 97/126, 1,453 YDS, 12 TD, 5 INT
  • Rushing YardsK. Raphael, 62 CAR, 373 YDS, 5 TD
  • Receiving YardsY. Knight, 27 REC, 345 YDS, 2 TD

Win chances come from ESPN's model.

What we know about Gerald J. Ford Stadium

Where visiting fans stay

From a specialist guide
  • Mockingbird Station and the SMU area. Walk about half a mile, or the SMU shuttle across US 75. Closest to the stadium, with bars and restaurants at Mockingbird Station.
  • Downtown and Uptown Dallas. DART Red, Orange or Blue Line to SMU/Mockingbird. More hotels and nightlife, with Klyde Warren Park and Dealey Plaza nearby.
  • Near Love Field. Drive or rideshare. Easy for Southwest flights, 6 miles northwest of downtown.

Around the stadium

From a specialist guide
Mockingbird Station, a shopping and dining complex on the DART line about half a mile east of campus, and the Boulevard tailgate on campus itself.

Getting in from the airport

From a specialist guide
DAL Dallas Love Field, about 6 miles northwest of downtown, mostly Southwest flights. A free Love Link shuttle runs from the terminal to Inwood/Love Field station on the DART Orange and Green lines.

Getting to the stadium

From a specialist guide
DART rail to SMU/Mockingbird. SMU/Mockingbird station, about half a mile east of campus. SMU shuttle from the station to SMU campus across US 75.

Tailgating

Checked at the source
SMU tailgates on Bishop Boulevard, the tree-lined loop road at the center of campus. SMU calls it Boulevarding. Ride DART to SMU/Mockingbird and walk over. The station sits half a mile east of campus. SMU's own guest parking is not offered for home football games. Game-day parking, shuttle and rideshare details come from SMU Athletics at smumustangs.com.

After the final whistle

From a specialist guide
Walk east across US 75 to SMU/Mockingbird station, which has the highest Saturday ridership of any DART station outside downtown, for Red, Orange and Blue line trains.

One thing to avoid

From a specialist guide
Don't count on SMU campus parking. SMU Parking says parking is not available for home football games through its event and guest parking program.

Bars near the stadium

Checked at the source

  • The Londoner Pub

    5321 Mockingbird Ln., #250, Dallas, TX 75206

    British pub known for fish and chips, chicken tikka masala and bangers and mash, with a long beer list and a big soccer following.

    Away fans: british pub next to the train, an easy meeting point for both sides.

Sidequests in Dallas

In the order they happen. Each one earns points.

  1. Outing75 points

    The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

    The former Texas School Book Depository tells the story of President Kennedy's life and assassination. The collection holds 90,000 items.

    $$. The day before

  2. Eat40 points

    Klyde Warren Park

    A 5.4-acre park built over a downtown freeway. A restaurant, games, and food trucks run from 6 AM to 11 PM.

    $. The day before

  3. Tailgate90 points

    Boulevarding on Bishop Boulevard

    SMU's tailgate fills Bishop Boulevard, the tree-lined loop at the heart of campus. It runs near 1915 Dallas Hall.

    Free. 4 hours before kickoff

  4. Photo40 points

    Doak Walker Plaza

    The plaza outside the stadium's northeast corner honors SMU's Heisman Trophy winner Doak Walker.

    Free. 1 hour before kickoff

  5. Drink50 points

    Postgame at Mockingbird Station

    Walk to the DART station and head up to the complex on top. Grab a pint at The Londoner or catch a film at the Angelika.

    $$. 3 hours 40 minutes after kickoff

Seats and views

Where each part of Gerald J. Ford Stadium sits, and what you see from it.

Lower level, end zoneLower level, corner, home sideLower level, home sidelineLower level, corner, home sideLower level, end zoneLower level, corner, visitor sideLower level, visitor sidelineLower level, corner, visitor sideUpper level, Stadium Club and Weber End Zone Complex, end zoneUpper level, Stadium Club and Weber End Zone Complex, corner, home sideUpper level, Stadium Club and Weber End Zone Complex, home sidelineUpper level, Stadium Club and Weber End Zone Complex, corner, home sideUpper level, Stadium Club and Weber End Zone Complex, end zoneUpper level, Stadium Club and Weber End Zone Complex, corner, visitor sideUpper level, Stadium Club and Weber End Zone Complex, visitor sidelineUpper level, Stadium Club and Weber End Zone Complex, corner, visitor sideHomeVisitors
Lower level100 to 128Upper level, Stadium Club and Weber End Zone Complex200 to 228, plus 229 to 235 in the Weber End Zone ComplexTap any part of the stadium to see its view.