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Arkansas St. (home) vs. SMU (away)

Last Season Records: Arkansas St. 8-5-0; SMU 5-7-0;

What to Know

SMU and Arkansas St. are opening their 2019 seasons against one another at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday at Centennial Bank Stadium. SMU struggled last year, ending up 5-7. Meanwhile, Arkansas St. was on the positive side of .500 (8-5) last season and is hoping to kick off an even more successful year.

Two stats to keep an eye on: SMU was 27th in the nation in passing yards per game, finishing the 2018 season with 271.7 on average. But Arkansas St. ranked 11th in the nation in passing yards allowed per game, closing the season allowing only 177.80 on average. We'll see which of these strengths -- offense or defense -- will win out.

The point spread is more or less neutral, so fans should expect a close contest. We'll see if the game is as close as the oddsmakers expect, or if one of these teams has a surprise blowout in them.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Centennial Bank Stadium, Arkansas
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $28.99

Odds

The Red Wolves are a slight 2.5 point favorite against the Mustangs.

Vegas had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Red Wolves as a 3 point favorite.

Over/Under: 57

Series History

SMU won the only game these two teams have played in the last five years.

  • Sep 23, 2017 - SMU 44 vs. Arkansas St. 21

Weather

The current forecast: scattered clouds, with a temperature of 88 degrees.