SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee and players run onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Louisville at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in University Park, Texas.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Texas — During his team’s win over Missouri State on Saturday night, SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee looked down the sideline to see some familiar faces. Former SMU wide receivers James Proche and Jordan Hudson were watching their former team from the sidelines, as they’ve stayed connected to SMU even after pursuing opportunities in the NFL. But Lashlee also started to wonder ...