Key losses: Darrell Colbert (Grad Transfer) Newcomers: DJ Gillens (Jr./JUCO), Rafe Peavey (RS-Jr./Arkansas transfer), Austin Upshaw (Fr.) Biggest unanswered question: Matt Davis is still fighting for his sixth year of eligibility, and it is unclear if he will return to SMU. The bigger question is obviously who will win the starting gig. Right now, Davis, Peavey, Gillins and Hicks all have legitimate arguments. Why 2017 production could be better: Hicks struggled last year as a redshirt freshman.
Key returnees: Ben Hicks (RS-So.), Collin Rock (So.)