Week 7, Sat, Oct 17, 11:00 AM local on CW
Virginia Cavaliersat SMU Mustangs
Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas. Fly into DFW.
Build the questThe matchup
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Virginia
4-2
#24SMU
4-1
Form, ESPN's model and the stat leaders
- Form
SMU 24th in the AP poll.
SMU has won 4 of its last 5.
Virginia has won 3 of its last 5.
- ESPN's model
ESPN's model gives SMU a 69 percent chance at home.
Virginia
- Passing YardsB. Pribula, 91/137, 1,074 YDS, 13 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing YardsJ. Middlebrook, 67 CAR, 337 YDS, 3 TD
- Receiving YardsK. Courtney, 18 REC, 204 YDS, 2 TD
SMU
- Passing YardsK. Jennings, 117/156, 1,588 YDS, 14 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing YardsK. Raphael, 77 CAR, 418 YDS, 6 TD
- Receiving YardsY. Knight, 29 REC, 367 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 guideGetting in from the airport
From a specialist guideGetting to the stadium
From a specialist guideTailgating
Checked at the sourceAfter the final whistle
From a specialist guideOne thing to avoid
From a specialist guideBars near the stadium
Checked at the sourceThe 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
Listed in the order they happen. Each one earns points.
- 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 through 90,000 items in its collection.
$$. The day before
- Eat40 points
Klyde Warren Park
This 5.4-acre park was built over a downtown freeway, with a restaurant, games, and food trucks, and it's open 6 AM to 11 PM.
$. The day before
- Tailgate90 points
Boulevarding on Bishop Boulevard
SMU's tailgate fills Bishop Boulevard, the tree-lined loop at the heart of campus near 1915 Dallas Hall.
Free. 4 hours before kickoff
- Photo40 points
Doak Walker Plaza
This plaza outside the stadium's northeast corner honors SMU's Heisman Trophy winner Doak Walker.
Free. 1 hour before kickoff
- Drink50 points
Postgame at Mockingbird Station
Walk to the DART station and the open-air complex on top has a pint at The Londoner or a film at the Angelika.
$$. 3 hours 40 minutes after kickoff
Seats and views
Where each part of Gerald J. Ford Stadium sits, and what you see from it.
What kind of game day do you want?
Pick one and Scout shows you where to sit.