Early look ahead: Analyzing SMU's 2016 football schedule

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SMU quarterback Matt Davis (4) prepares to take the field with teammates before an NCAA football game against North Texas at Ford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Dallas. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News)

SMU is entering its second year under head coach Chad Morris. Despite winning just two games a year ago, there is plenty of reason for the Mustangs to be optimistic heading into the 2016 season.

Here is a quick breakdown of SMU's schedule.

Full schedule:

Sept. 3 at North Texas

Sept. 10 at Baylor

Sept. 17 vs. Liberty

Sept. 23 vs. TCU

Oct. 1 vs. Temple

Oct. 7 at Tulsa

Oct. 22 vs. Houston

Oct. 29 at Tulane

Nov. 5 vs. Memphis

Nov. 12 at East Carolina

Nov. 19…