Editor's note: This story was originally published on February 17, 2017.
Key returnees: Courtland Sutton (junior), James Proche (redshirt sophomore), Kevin Thomas (junior), Xavier Castille (junior), Shelby Walker (senior), Alex Honey (redshirt sophomore)
Key losses: Jeremiah Gaines
Newcomers: Trey Quinn (LSU transfer), Raymond Epps (JUCO transfer), Judah Bell (freshman)
Biggest unanswered question: Will SMU utilize the tight end? Chad Morris has stated that he is committed to using the tight end, but Jeremiah Gaines was an afterthought last year. And there isn't much proven talent at the position.