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SMU Mustangs vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The SMU Mustangs (7-2) visit the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-1) on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET, at Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, IN. TV: NBC. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs SMU Mustangs.

College FootballSaturday, November 21, 2026
7:30 PM ETNov 21, 2026
DateNov 21, 2026
Time7:30 PM ET
VenueNotre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, IN
TVNBC

Team comparison

SMU MustangsNotre Dame Fighting Irish
Points per game
37.0
39.3
Points allowed per game
22.9
14.6
7-2Record8-1
3rd in ACCStanding-
1-2Road record / home record5-0
WLWWWLast 5WWLWW
W1StreakW2

Team stats

SMU MustangsNotre Dame Fighting Irish
Points Per Game
37.0
39.3
Total Yards
475.8
439.3
Yards Passing
321.6
263.7
Yards Rushing
154.2
175.7
Points Allowed Per Game
22.9
14.6
Yards Allowed
319.8
251.1
Pass Yards Allowed
193.9
164.0
Rush Yards Allowed
125.9
87.1

Recent form

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Virginia Tech HokiesW 51-28
Oct 31, 2026 · at Syracuse OrangeL 27-30
Oct 24, 2026 · vs California Golden BearsW 59-20
Oct 17, 2026 · vs Virginia CavaliersW 23-13
Oct 3, 2026 · vs Boston College EaglesW 25-16
Nov 7, 2026 · vs Miami HurricanesW 31-24
Oct 31, 2026 · at Navy MidshipmenW 35-13
Oct 17, 2026 · at BYU CougarsL 24-28
Oct 10, 2026 · vs Stanford CardinalW 58-7
Oct 3, 2026 · at North Carolina Tar HeelsW 37-26

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Frequently asked questions

What time is SMU Mustangs vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

The game is on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET at Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, IN.

How can I watch SMU Mustangs vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

TV: NBC.

What are the records of the SMU Mustangs and Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

SMU Mustangs: 7-2. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 8-1.

Where is SMU Mustangs vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish played?

Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, IN.

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