On this edition of On The Pony Express, Billy Embody and Hayden Howerton break down the SMU defensive back room for Rickey Hunley as the Mustangs look to bounce back from a tough 2025 season.

We're beyond excited to partner with the LaLa Land Foundation. An extension of La La Land Kind Cafe, the LaLa Land Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to enriching the communities where it operates. Beyond providing exceptional dining experiences, they focus on fostering a sense of community by giving back with love, kindness, and service. The La La Land Foundation continually adapts to meet the evolving needs of the communities it serves, helping youth transition into adulthood.

To donate or learn more on how you can support the LaLa Land Foundation, click HERE. To find a LaLa Land Cafe near you, click HERE.

Check out our sponsor, Corporate Magic. This production company develops concepts, builds the show, and manages every detail—on stages across the country and around the world. National sales meetings, global broadcasts, streamed events, and productions seen by millions all trust their expertise.

Big stages demand a partner who knows how to perform when the stakes are high. For more information, visit CorporateMagic.com.

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Check out our sponsor, Socorro Tequila! Founded in 2020 by spirits industry pros Josh Irving and Pablo Antinori, Socorro Tequila is made in the highlands of Jalisco with 100% Blue Weber agave and zero additives. Socorro is an official sponsor of SMU Athletics so make sure to pick up a bottle when you make your next liquor store stop. You can also enjoy Socorro on American Airlines! Please drink responsibly. Follow them on Instagram!

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