The Bears will play the Mustangs on Saturday, September 6th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 2 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on The CW Network.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025 college football season continues with Baylor matching up against SMU at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Let's review how each team is doing so far to better understand how this game will play out.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Baylor has a 93.33 conference power ranking for the 2025 season so far. The 2025 conference power ranking for SMU is 98.67.
- Away Baylor - Baylor currently has a 0-0 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season, ranking them 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins. Not much can be concluded from this stat just yet, so stay tuned.
- Home SMU - So far, SMU has a 1-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the ACC Conference for home team wins in 2025. Keep tabs on this figure, as it will change in the coming weeks.
- Points Scored - Baylor ranks 11th (24) in the Big 12 Conference, with SMU currently ranking 6th (42) for points scored in the 2025 ACC Conference.
- Points Against - Baylor stands 2nd (38) in the Big 12 Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. SMU sits at 6th (13) in the 2025 ACC Conference for points against in the 2025 season.
- Team Records - Baylor has a 0-1 regular season overall record, with SMU currently possessing a 1-0 regular season standing for the 2025 NCAAF season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for a wild showdown as Baylor takes on SMU at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
Baylor is looking to bounce back from a tough loss, while SMU aims to stay undefeated.
This early matchup will set the tone for the rest of the season. SportsBetting3.com urges you to review this game's prop bets and compare the odds below.
Best Bears at Mustangs Odds
| Underdog Baylor | Favorite SMU |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Baylor | Favorite SMU |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
SMU is a -2.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Baylor is a +2.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 65.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 65.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
SMU is a -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Baylor is a +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Baylor
SMU
9/06/25 12:00pm EDT | +2.5 -110-2.5 -110 |
Underdog Baylor - Baylor bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Baylor underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite SMU - SMU bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 SMU favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Baylor at SMU Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Baylor
SMU
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/06/25 12:00pm EDT | +105-150+10000Bet |
Baylor
SMU
Game to Overtime
9/06/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +900No -5000Bet |
Baylor
SMU
Both Teams Score 10+
9/06/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes -10000No +1750Bet |
Baylor
SMU
Both Teams Score 20+
9/06/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes -450No +310Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Baylor
SMU
Both Teams Score 30+
9/06/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +130No -165Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| ACC | |||||||||
| SMU | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 13 | 1-0 | 0-0 | W1 |
| Big 12 | |||||||||
| Baylor | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 38 | 0-1 | 0-0 | L1 |
Baylor & SMU Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Baylor Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Baylor | +25000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| SMU | +8000 Bet |
Baylor & SMU Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Auburn vs Baylor | AUB 38, BAY 24 Friday, August 29th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Baylor vs SMU | Saturday, September 6th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 3 | Samford vs Baylor | Saturday, September 13th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | Arizona State vs Baylor | Saturday, September 20th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 5 | Baylor vs Oklahoma State | Saturday, September 27th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 6 | Kansas State vs Baylor | Saturday, October 4th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Baylor vs TCU | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Baylor vs Cincinnati | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | UCF vs Baylor | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 12 | Utah vs Baylor | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Baylor vs Arizona | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Houston vs Baylor | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | East Texas A&M vs SMU | SMU 42, ETAM 13 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Baylor vs SMU | Saturday, September 6th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 3 | SMU vs Missouri State | Saturday, September 13th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | SMU vs TCU | Saturday, September 20th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 6 | Syracuse vs SMU | Saturday, October 4th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | Stanford vs SMU | Saturday, October 11th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | SMU vs Clemson | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | SMU vs Wake Forest | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Miami (FL) vs SMU | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | SMU vs Boston College | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Louisville vs SMU | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | SMU vs California | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Baylor vs SMU College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, September 6th, 2025 at 12:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Baylor vs SMU Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Baylor vs SMU Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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- Illinois vs Duke - 9/06/25 12:00pm EDT
- Iowa vs Iowa State - 9/06/25 12:00pm EDT
- San Jose State vs Texas - 9/06/25 12:00pm EDT
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- Delaware vs Colorado - 9/06/25 3:30pm EDT
- Bowling Green vs Cincinnati - 9/06/25 3:30pm EDT
- UAB vs Navy - 9/06/25 3:30pm EDT
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- Troy vs Clemson - 9/06/25 3:30pm EDT
- Oklahoma State vs Oregon - 9/06/25 3:30pm EDT
- Kansas vs Missouri - 9/06/25 3:30pm EDT
- Ole Miss vs Kentucky - 9/06/25 3:30pm EDT
- Middle Tennessee vs Wisconsin - 9/06/25 4:00pm EDT
- West Virginia vs Ohio - 9/06/25 4:00pm EDT
- South Florida vs Florida - 9/06/25 4:15pm EDT
- Arkansas State vs Arkansas - 9/06/25 5:00pm EDT
- Missouri State vs Marshall - 9/06/25 6:00pm EDT
- Houston vs Rice - 9/06/25 7:00pm EDT
- Western Kentucky vs Toledo - 9/06/25 7:00pm EDT
- North Carolina vs Charlotte - 9/06/25 7:00pm EDT
- Tulane vs South Alabama - 9/06/25 7:00pm EDT
- Memphis vs Georgia State - 9/06/25 7:00pm EDT
- Army vs Kansas State - 9/06/25 7:00pm EDT
- Vanderbilt vs Virginia Tech - 9/06/25 7:30pm EDT
- Boston College vs Michigan State - 9/06/25 7:30pm EDT
- Michigan vs Oklahoma - 9/06/25 7:30pm EDT
- Ball State vs Auburn - 9/06/25 7:30pm EDT
- Arizona State vs Mississippi State - 9/06/25 7:30pm EDT
- Akron vs Nebraska - 9/06/25 7:30pm EDT
- Georgia Southern vs USC - 9/06/25 7:30pm EDT
- Louisiana Tech vs LSU - 9/06/25 7:30pm EDT
- Louisiana-Monroe vs Alabama - 9/06/25 7:45pm EDT
- UCLA vs UNLV - 9/06/25 8:00pm EDT
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