CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
SMU
Offensive efficiency (PPA)68th pct.
Offensive success rate86th pct.
Explosiveness57th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)58th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed73th pct.
Havoc rate88th pct.
Louisville
Offensive efficiency (PPA)89th pct.
Offensive success rate82th pct.
Explosiveness98th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)43th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed41th pct.
Havoc rate43th 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