Editor's note: As the college football offseason continues, we bring back our position series from May breaking down each of our local schools.)
Key returnees: Kyran Mitchell (Jr.), Jordon Williams (RS-So.), RC Cox (Sr.), Anthony Rhone (Sr.)
Key losses: Jackson Mitchell
Key additions: Shaine Hailey
Biggest unanswered question: Can SMU get more consistency from the linebacker position? Like with the defensive line, the Mustangs need the linebackers to come together as a unit and play together for a full 60 minutes. There were times where the group was impressive.