The 2006 season showcased a bright future for SMU Football. The Mustangs upped their win total for the third straight season, posted their highest win total in a decade and reached bowl-eligibility all while featuring a slew of talented young players.SMU student-athletes filled a Conference USA-high six spots on the All-Freshman team and also took two spots on The Sporting News' Freshman All-America squad. Quarterback Justin Willis and wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders each set new school records in various categories and Willis was named the C-USA Freshman of the Year by numerous outlets. Willis and Sanders combine with 2005 honorees DeMyron Martin and Jessie Henderson to give SMU four former frosh All-Americans on its 2007 roster.
SMU continues to win off the field as well, as the Mustangs received the American Football Coaches Association's 2006 Academic Achievement Award after the school recorded a 100 percent graduation rate.
As the 2007 season draws near, SMU coaches, players and fans alike are filled with anticipation and hopes of a Conference USA championship and the Mustangs' first bowl berth in 23 years.
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