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.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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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
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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 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Baylor is a +2.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 64.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 64.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
SMU is a -150 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Baylor is a +125 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 -105-2.5 -115 |
Underdog Baylor - Baylor bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 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 $86.96 at -115 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.
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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 +950No -5000Bet |
Baylor
SMU
Both Teams Score 10+
9/06/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes -10000No +1550Bet |
Baylor
SMU
Both Teams Score 20+
9/06/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes -400No +290Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Baylor
SMU
Both Teams Score 30+
9/06/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +140No -185Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 2 | Baylor vs SMU Saturday, September 6th, 2025 | BAY 48, SMU 45 (2OT) Gerald J. Ford Stadium | Baylor by 3 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| ACC | |||||||||
| SMU | 3-0 | 1.000 | 5 | 2 | 239 | 158 | 3-1 | 2-1 | W3 |
| Big 12 | |||||||||
| Baylor | 2-2 | 0.500 | 4 | 3 | 254 | 220 | 2-2 | 2-1 | 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 | +50000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| SMU | +30000 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 | BAY 48, SMU 45 (2OT) Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Samford vs Baylor | BAY 42, SAM 7 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Arizona State vs Baylor | ASU 27, BAY 24 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Baylor vs Oklahoma State | BAY 45, OKST 27 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Kansas State vs Baylor | BAY 35, KSU 34 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Baylor vs TCU | TCU 42, BAY 36 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Baylor vs Cincinnati | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 4:00 pm 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 | BAY 48, SMU 45 (2OT) Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | SMU vs Missouri State | SMU 28, MOST 10 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | SMU vs TCU | TCU 35, SMU 24 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Syracuse vs SMU | SMU 31, SYR 18 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Stanford vs SMU | SMU 34, STAN 10 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | SMU vs Clemson | SMU 35, CLEM 24 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | SMU vs Wake Forest | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 pm 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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