Published Articles
Below are some of my top articles. To read more, contact me at trwelch@smu.edu or click either of the links below. The Desert Dwellers Sports Network page is currently down, which may cause certain links to be dysfunctional.
Smith, McFall headline dominant 45-13 win over Boston College
SMU Football maintained momentum from its historic win against the University of Miami, beating Boston College 45-13 on Nov. 8.
Senior Isaiah Smith tied an SMU single-game record with four sacks, matching Luke Johnson and Justin Lawler’s efforts from 1999 and 2017, respectively...
The case for baseball and softball at SMU
SMU’s inaugural season in the ACC was nothing short of historic; from the football team’s College Football Playoff berth to the success of women’s volleyball, men’s basketball, and many more, the Mustangs proved themselves worthy of a Power 4 berth...
SMU Volleyball sweeps Texas A&M in historic ranked win
In front of the second-largest crowd in program history, the No. 10 SMU Mustangs won three straight sets versus the No. 8 Texas A&M Aggies on Tuesday by scores of 25-20, 25-14, and 25-19. The matchup marked the first time since 1957 that...
Two Mustangs drafted, seven total signed at NFL Draft
SMU defensive lineman Elijah Roberts and running back Brashard Smith were drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, with five additional Mustangs being signed as undrafted free agents.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Roberts in the fifth round...
The Good Stuff
The MLB has seen no shortage of elite pitching in 2024. Whether its new stars like Paul Skenes or Tarik Skubal rising to stardom, or old vets like Chris Sale resurging, there’s been filthy pitching all season. As the all-star break has passed...
Men’s basketball dropped a crucial home matchup on Saturday to Wake Forest, 77-66. The Mustangs were without leading scorer Boopie Miller (13.8 PPG), who was scratched late due to a foot bruise...
Pony Down
From the inauguration of President Jay Hartzell to the premiere of “Thunder On: The Resurgence of the Mustangs,” Friday, Sept. 12, had the makings of a monumental day in SMU history. David B. Miller, chairman of the SMU Board of Trustees, would ensure that it was historic— but not for the reason SMU fans would have anticipated.
“I want to start by telling you that ‘Pony Up’ has died a natural death,” Miller said...
SMU drops overtime heartbreaker 48-45 to Baylor
Despite outstanding performances across SMU’s offense, the No. 17 Mustangs couldn’t stop the Baylor Bears in a double-overtime affair, losing 48-45 on Saturday. Redshirt junior Kevin Jennings passed for 296 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception...
Mustangs poised for success after historic 2024 season
In 2024, the SMU football team had its best season since the Death Penalty, going 11-3 and making the first College Football Playoff appearance in school history. Hopes for the upcoming season are high, but the loss of key players...
Power Four Championship Road Map
Only two weeks remain in the college football regular season. Between the four power conferences, only Oregon has clinched a spot in their respective championship. Additionally, in every P4 conference, a first-year member has the opportunity to win their division...
Damon Evans, University of Maryland athletic director, to replace Rick Hart
University of Maryland Athletic Director Damon Evans will be Rick Hart’s replacement, SMU announced Friday. Evans will enter a six-year contract with SMU, ending a seven-year tenure as Maryland’s athletic director...
2024 World Series Preview
Judge. Ohtani. Soto. Betts. The two juggernauts of the league, the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers, are set to clash in the 2024 Fall Classic. Both teams held the best regular season records...
