Overview
- Kickoff is set for 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 6, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.
- The game airs on The CW, with live streaming available via Fubo (free trial), DirecTV (free trial) and Sling (intro offers).
- SMU enters ranked No. 17 and is positioned as pursuing another College Football Playoff push in its first significant test of 2025.
- Baylor seeks a rebound after a Week 1 home loss to Auburn in which it produced big yardage on offense but surrendered more than 300 rushing yards.
- Pregame odds differ by outlet, with SMU listed at -2.5 and -130 on the money line by PennLive, and -3 with a 63.5 over/under by The Oregonian.