1989 SMU Mustangs football team
The 1989 SMU Mustangs football team represented the Southern Methodist University in the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. It was the first season played by the Mustangs since 1986, after being issued the "death penalty" by the NCAA. The Mustangs offense scored 187 points while the defense allowed 499 points. In a game versus the Houston Cougars on October 21, the Mustangs allowed 95 points. Those reporting on the game noted that the Cougars ran up the score on the Mustangs who were 90% Freshman by they faked a punt with minutes left, and summarily made a bit of a joke of themselves.Schedule
