CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
SMU
Offensive efficiency (PPA)71th pct.
Offensive success rate88th pct.
Explosiveness56th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)58th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed78th pct.
Havoc rate96th pct.
Louisville
Offensive efficiency (PPA)93th pct.
Offensive success rate86th pct.
Explosiveness94th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)28th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed41th pct.
Havoc rate25th pct.
SMU · Returning production
Overall (PPA)56.9%
Passing96.6%
Rushing0.9%
Receiving37.2%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 13-11 · O/U 10-14 · avg. margin +11.5
Louisville · Returning production
Overall (PPA)34.8%
Passing0.0%
Rushing84.6%
Receiving18.2%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 10-13 · O/U 13-10 · avg. margin +7.2
Head-to-head
Last 3 meetings2026SMU 31–41 Louisville
2025Louisville 6–38 SMU
2024SMU 34–27 Louisville
Venue & conditions
L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium · Louisville, KY
94°F · 6.2 mph wind · 25% precip. chance