Rhett Lashlee shocked SMU is not an underdog vs.
SMU · Florida State · New Mexico StateFlorida State and SMU are set to meet in a clash that could have serious ACC implications on Labor Day. That is utterly confusing to SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee , who isn’t quite sure how his team is favored.
He opened up recently in a press conference, noting his shock at the current spread. 5-point favorite over Florida State on the Polymarket app, while the over/under was been set at 53.
ET Channel: ESPN Location: Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State is coming off a season-opening win over New Mexico State , though it wasn’t thoroughly convincing.
The Seminoles outgained the Aggies 419-319 in the contest, but penalties and turnovers loomed as a concern. Individually, quarterback Ashton Daniels went 17-of-27 for 202 yards and a touchdown, albeit against one interception.
KEY POINTS
- SMU coach Rhett Lashlee expressed shock that his team is actually favored, not an underdog, in the opener against Florida State.
- The Mustangs enter as a 3.5-point favorite, according to a line listed on the Polymarket app .
- “I have no idea how we aren’t a 7- to 10-point underdog,” Lashlee exclaimed, according to Dean Ralsky of On The Pony Express .
- Traders said the Mustangs had a 62% chance of winning the game, but a 52% chance of covering the spread.