Spring football practice is expected to start in April for the SMU Mustangs. Spring workouts, however, are in full swing with the program.

As we inch closer to the start of official practices, The HillTopics will begin breaking down position battles.

At 6-4 and 242 pounds, Bryan LB/DE Nic Caraway has the kind of versatility that's beginning to attract coaches. He added an SMU offer to his growing list last Wednesday and spoke to us about the offer.

The AAC Tournament bracket has been set, and with conference play completed as of Sunday, everything is now official: The SMU men's basketball team will open conference play on the second day of the four-day event.

Get a quick read of SMU football, basketball and recruiting with this version of "Weekend Commentary."

SMU was the only Group of 5 school to make Micheal Ibukun-Okeyode's top-five list Wednesday. He spoke to The HillTopics about why the Mustangs made the cut.

Cy Park linebacker Owen Pewee is nearing a dozen offers and added SMU to his growing list on Wednesday.

Arlington, Texas, offensive lineman Jacob Waller had three offers prior to Wednesday, but landing his first FBS offer triggered new emotions.

Congrats once again to QB Shane Buechele, CB Brandon Stephens and TE Kylen Granson, as they were invited to the 2021 NFL Combine in Indianapolis. As a reminder, the NFL announced earlier this year that there wouldn't be actual workouts at the combine's location, but look for all three to participate in SMU's pro day on March 25.

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Post 2023 Isaiah Crawford, a 6-4 athlete, added an SMU offer on Monday and spoke to The HillTopics about it and recruiting.

SMU basketball's Sunday game against Tulsa has been canceled, the American Athletic Conference announced on Tuesday. The game was called "due to the suspension of activities at SMU."

The Mustangs (11-4) now have had eight consecutive games either postponed or canceled. The last time the team played was Jan. 8, when it beat East Carolina, 71-56.

Here's more information from SMU Athletics. This includes a message from athletic director Rick Hart, the plan for recognizing the team's seniors, and how the Mustangs will be seeded at the AAC Tournament.

Kip Lewis helped Carthage win its eighth state championship this past season. He spoke with The HillTopics about his new SMU offer.

SMU early Monday afternoon announced that Ra'Shaad Samples has been promoted to assistant head coach under head coach Sonny Dykes.

A basketball season riddled with COVID-19 issues has robbed Kendric Davis of putting on more of a show on the court -- but he feels he's done enough to earn the AAC's top basketball honor.

The American Athletic Conference on Sunday morning announced that Thursday's SMU-Cincinnati basketball game has been canceled "due to a continuation of a suspension of activities at SMU."

Despite losing his top two SMU coaching contacts to Power 5 programs, the Mustangs still managed to make the cut for Nolan Catholic defensive end Curlee Thomas IV. He explained why to The HillTopics.

Get a quick read of SMU football, basketball and recruiting with this version of "Weekend Commentary."

Izaiah Kelley, the first commit of SMU's 2021 class, chatted with The HillTopics about SMU and the preparation for next-level football.

Five SMU football players were named to the school's honor roll for the fall 2020 semester, which was released Friday. The list recognized 48 Mustang student-athletes for academic achievement.

Among the names were defensive lineman Junior Aho, wide receiver Tyler Page, offensive lineman Ben Sparks and linebackers Garrett Madison and Deuce Palmer. Both Sparks and Madison were recognized on the honor roll with distinction, signifying the top 10% of their school of record.

Here's the full list of student-athletes who made the fall honor roll. This list is courtesy of SMU Athletics.

After earning Defensive Player of the Year honors by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association, 2023 safety Tackett Curtis is on the radar for several college programs. He added an SMU offer to his list this week.

TACA Storm three-star power forward Robert Jennings has been one of the hottest prospects in the country this month in the 2022 class. He discussed SMU and a few other schools.

DT Fitzgerald West Jr. of Louisiana power Lafayette Christian Academy (four-time state champion) chatted with The HillTopics to discuss his new SMU offer.

The NFL on Wednesday released its schedule for 2021 pro days. With COVID-19 protocol in play, pro teams are limited to a maximum of only three representatives at a pro day.

Assuming all stays on schedule, SMU will host its pro day on Thursday, March 25.

Here's the schedule for the other FBS teams, according to NFL.com.

A two-time defensive MVP in his district, Lubbock-Cooper's Kyler Jordan spoke to The HillTopics about his new SMU offer.

Offer No. 7 for Alexandria, Louisiana, defensive lineman J'mari Monette comes from a program he followed with the help of national TV last season.

Per sources close to The HillTopics, SMU will announce that Stefan McClure will be named the new cornerbacks coach for the Mustangs. A defensive graduate assistant at SMU since 2019, McClure will get his first official assistant coach's position.