The HillTopics reached out to SoonerScoop.com co-publisher Josh McCuistion to discuss tight end Grant Calcaterra.

Thursday's SMU-Memphis basketball game has been postponed, according to multiple reports. Per sources close to the situation, there is a COVID-19 case within the program. Thursday's game will be moved back, and there's a very good chance Sunday's game against Wichita State will be moved, as well.

SMU scored in the transfer portal a second time on Wednesday by landing former Texas Tech tight end Simon Gonzalez.

The Mustangs hit big once again in the transfer portal, landing a former four-star tight end in Grant Calcaterra.

Here are a few takeaways from SMU's 79-68 win over Temple Monday afternoon at Moody Coliseum.

The Mustangs snapped a two-game skid with a 79-68 victory over the Owls Monday afternoon.

SMU's elite wide receiver announced his plans Monday afternoon to return for one more season with the Mustangs.

North Shore 2022 defensive lineman Kristopher Ross, a three-star prospect, spoke about his new offer from SMU.

After back-to-back losses, the Mustangs will host Temple on Monday.

Quarterback Shane Buechele and tight end Kylen Granson both are getting ready for next-level competition, as they have declared for the NFL Draft. Both were named all-stars for their play in 2020 and throughout their college careers.

Buechele has been selected for both the East-West Shrine Game and the Hula Bowl. The actual Shrine game won't take place because of COVID-19, but athletes will participate in virtual training sessions. The Hula Bowl is scheduled for Jan. 31 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Granson has been selected for the Shrine game, as well as the Reese's Senior Bowl, which is scheduled for Jan. 30 in Mobile, Alabama.

Click here to read the release courtesy of SMU Football.

Here are a few takeaways from SMU's 76-69 loss to Cincinnati Thursday evening.

The final four minutes of Thursday's game against Cincinnati were not kind to SMU.

SMU basketball was set to host Temple this Sunday. That game has been moved to Monday, Jan. 11, according to the American Athletic Conference. A reason for the change wasn't specified, but Temple has had some issues with COVID-19 the last few days. The Owls have had their last two games postponed.

Click here to read the release from the AAC.

After falling to Houston, SMU will face Cincinnati in a key AAC basketball matchup Thursday.

The football season is over for SMU, but that doesn't mean there isn't news around the Hilltop. Here's what our The HillTopics team has been able to track down so far.

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Entering the new year, two more Mustangs have decided not to take advantage of the extra year of eligibility the NCAA is allowing seniors.
Linebacker Richard McBryde and kicker Chris Naggar both have agents, according to Higher Calling Sports. McBryde's announcement came from the agency the day before Christmas. Naggar's announcement came on Monday.

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McBryde leaves after two seasons at SMU, accounting for 150 tackles (111 solo) and 6.5 sacks in 23 games. He was a second-team All-American Athletic Conference selection this past season, recording 52 tackles (42 solo), three sacks and two pass deflections. McBryde came to SMU as a graduate transfer from Auburn.
Naggar also came to SMU as a graduate transfer. He spent four years at Texas before coming to the Hilltop and emerging as a major weapong for the Mustangs. Naggar was named the AAC Special Teams Player of the Year, and he was a Lou Groza Award semifinalist after connecting on 17 of 21 field goals as a kicker and also serving as SMU's punter, delivering seven punts of 50 yards or better and eight punts inside the 20-yard line.
McBryde and Naggar join quarterback Shane Buechle, tight end Kylen Granson and cornerback Brandon Stephens as the seniors who have chosen to move on to next-level planning.

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There's a lot of questions about what exactly wide receiver Reggie Roberson Jr.
We all saw the social media post last month that shows Roberson scoring a touchdown with the words "It's Been Real ..." included. We also have heard sources within the SMU system express their thoughts on Roberson staying one more year.
We have two sources very close to the situation, and both have assured that while testing the pro waters is intriguing for the speedy receiver, the idea of staying for one more season is very much in play. No final decision has been made as of yet, and either choice can be made soon.
SMU would love to have a healthy Roberson return, as he showcased what he could do in only four games. He had 22 catches for 474 yards and five touchdowns in that span, and he averaged 118.5 receiving yards per catch. His resume builder came coming against Memphis when he caught five passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns -- in only half a game.
The big question: Will that be enough to sway him to go pro this year? Key words: This year.

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Senior offensive lineman Beau Morris was one of several Mustangs to graduate on Dec. 19. The mainstay at right tackle played 27 games in three seasons for SMU -- including 22 of 23 starts in the last two years -- and he plans on playing a few more in SMU Red and Blue.
Morris announced on social media that he plans on attending graduate school. And with that, Morris is going to take advantage of the extra year of eligibility the NCAA has allowed seniors because of COVID-19.

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Morris was a junior on an SMU offense in 2019 that ranked seventh nationally in scoring (41.8 points per game), ninth nationally in total offense (489.8 yards) and 13th nationally in passing offense (309 yards). While the 2020 season was cut abruptly short for SMU, Morris was a major contributor for an offense that ranked 12th in total offense (494.5 yards), 13th in passing offense (318 yards) and 15th in scoring (38.6 points) in the country.

Texarkana Texas High 2022 defender Derrick Brown reported an SMU offer Wednesday afternoon. He spoke to The HillTopics about the offer, his second overall.

If SMU basketball ever needed added motivation, here it is.

CBS Sports released its latest Bracketology projections. SMU (6-1) currently is a part of the "First 4 Out," which also includes Boise State (8-1), Marquette (6-5) and Providence (7-4).

Here are a few takeaways from SMU's 74-60 loss to nationally ranked Houston Sunday night.

One of Louisiana's top cornerbacks picked up an SMU offer on New Year's Day. He spoke about his game and what a program will get in him at the next level.

Linebacker Delano Robinson, the team's leader in tackles in 2020, announced on social media that he will return for a fifth year in 2021.

It's been a long time coming for SMU guard and Cal transfer Darius McNeill, who looks to be in a groove after sitting out all of last year and suffering a hand injury early this season.

Here are some takeaways from SMU's 79-71 American Athletic Conference road victory at Temple Wednesday afternoon.

Among the many accolades he's already received, Shane Buechele on Wednesday was named a second-team Senior CLASS Award All-American. The honor was chosen by way of a nationwide vote of Division I FBS football coaches and national media.

Click here to read the full release by SMU football.

After a two-week hiatus, the Mustangs returned to action and earned an AAC road win Wednesday afternoon.

SMU will play its first AAC road game today in Philadelphia, as it visits Temple.