Hicks, Mustangs rolling early in the season

The SMU Mustangs have scored at least 40 points in each of their wins this season. Head coach Chad Morris has created an offense that can compete with the best in the AAC. | Courtesy of SMU Athletics/Vladimir CherryAlmost one year ago, the Cougars went into Gerald J. Ford Stadium to face an SMU Mustang’s team that had lost four of its last five games. The Cougars left Dallas with their hopes at a conference title all but dashed after a 38-16 loss.

Mustang head coach Chad Morris and quarterback Ben Hicks have only continued what they started on that October night one year ago. In five games, the Mustangs have compiled a 4-1 record, and Hicks has thrown for 14 touchdowns and only three…