College football match between the SMU Mustangs and the Virginia Cavaliers at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
SMU takes on Virginia at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on Saturday, October 17, 2026. It's a cross-conference matchup that brings the Virginia Cavaliers into Dallas for a single game, with the Mustangs playing on their home turf in University Park.
For those who don't follow the schedule closely, the game is part of SMU's 2026 season, and it's one of the dates where they host a team from outside their usual conference. Virginia comes in from the East Coast, so it's a long trip for the Cavaliers to make their way to Texas for this one. The game is listed as an all-day event, so keep that in mind if you're planning your Saturday around it.
The stadium is located at 5801 Bush Ave, University Park, TX 75205, just a short distance from the heart of Dallas. If you're coming from downtown, it's a quick drive up to the SMU campus, and the stadium sits right in the middle of the university grounds. It's a standard college football setup, with the Mustangs playing in front of their home crowd and the Cavaliers visiting from Virginia.
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Since it's a Saturday game, it'll be a full day of football. If you're heading over, give yourself some extra time to get through the gates and find your seat before kickoff. The game is Saturday, October 17, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in University Park.
