1984 SMU Mustangs football team

The 1984 SMU Mustangs football team represented Southern Methodist University (SMU) as a member of the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1984 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by third-year head coach Bobby Collins, the Mustangs compiled an overall record 10–2 with a mark of 6–2 in conference play, sharing the SWC title with Houston and marking the third time in four years that SMU had at least a share of the title. This was the last year the Mustangs would win a conference title until 2023 when they won the American Athletic Conference title.

1984 SMU Mustangs football
SWC co-champion
Aloha Bowl champion
Aloha Bowl, W 27–20 vs. Notre Dame
ConferenceSouthwest Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 8
APNo. 8
Record10–2 (6–2 SWC)
Head coach
Offensive schemeNo-huddle option
Defensive coordinatorBill Clay (3rd season)
Base defense3–4
Home stadiumTexas Stadium
1984 Southwest Conference football standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 8 SMU + 6 2 010 2 0
Houston + 6 2 07 5 0
TCU 5 3 08 4 0
Arkansas 5 3 07 4 1
Texas 5 3 07 4 1
Baylor 4 4 05 6 0
Texas A&M 3 5 06 5 0
Texas Tech 2 6 04 7 0
Rice 0 8 01 10 0
  • + Conference co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

While Houston, who beat SMU, received a bid to the Cotton Bowl Classic, the Mustangs were invited to play in the Aloha Bowl, where they defeated Notre Dame, 27–20. SMU finished the season ranked No. 8 in both the major polls.

1984 marked SMU's fourth consecutive ten-win season. The Mustangs did not make another bowl game appearance until the 2009 season.

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