SMU Tradition
3 National Championships
11
Conference
Titles
477
All-Time
Wins
5
Undefeated
Seasons
31
All American
Selections
1
Heisman Trophy
Winner
1
Maxwell Award
Winner
9
CFB Hall of Fame
Inductees
5
Pro Hall of Fame
Inductees
2
NFL All-Time
Team Members
Pony Express
In 1979, Freshmen Eric Dickerson and Craig James combined to rush for 1,239 yards and the "Pony Express" was born. One of the nation's top backfield duos from 1979-1982, they combined for 8,705 rushing yards and 78 touchdowns. In 1982, Dickerson and James led SMU to an 11-0-1 record and its second-consecutive National Championship, highlighted by a victory over Pitt and its star quarterback, Dan Marino, in the Cotton Bowl.
Doak Walker
Gracing the covers of numerous national magazines, "The Doaker" was a national phenomenon. After starting as a freshman in 1945, he missed the 1946 season due to his service in the Army; however, by his junior season, his exploits on the field had become legendary. In 1948, Walker became the first junior to win the Heisman Trophy and finished his career as a consensus All-American three times.
Mustang Legends
