Maize n Brew · Jul 25, 2018
SMU 2018: Players to watch
Sonny Dykes, entering his first full-year as head coach for SMU, knows how to put together an offense.
When he left Lousiana Tech in 2012, he bequeathed the nation’s top-ranked offense in points and total yards. In his final three years at Cal, his offenses averaged more than 37 points a game each year. He transformed Jared Goff from a low 4-star recruit into the No. 1 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Despite that, his career record is 41-46 due to some horrendous defenses. His 2013 Cal defense ranked third-to-last nationally, surrendering the most passing yards in FBS history.
In short, this player preview will be decidedly focused on the Mustangs’ offensive weapons.
