Rhett Lashlee signs contract extension with SMU
SMU signed head coach Rhett Lashlee to a contract extension, the school announced on Friday. Lashlee currently has the Mustangs 13th in the College Football Playoff rankings and in position to make the ACC Championship.
Details of the contract were not announced, but Lashlee earned a big raise and extension last season after leading the Mustangs to the American Athletic Conference Championship. Now, the Mustangs are pushing for another championship game appearance.
“Lauren, Hudson, Thomas, Rowyn, Scarlet and I are all so excited to be Mustangs,” said Lashlee. “We look forward to building upon our success and making our mark on college football’s national stage. I want to thank President Turner and Rick Hart, as well as Bill Armstong and David Miller and all the Trustees and SMU leadership for their belief in and commitment to me and my family. We are thrilled to be here for the long haul. Pony Up!”
“Rhett was the clear choice when we conducted our head-coaching search in 2021, and everything he and his staff have accomplished only validates our decision,” said Hart. “He has operated in alignment with our values and represents SMU with class and integrity. As we go through a time of significant change in college athletics and the college athletics model, Rhett has been an invaluable partner and leader. We’re excited that Rhett, Lauren and his family will continue this journey with us and are looking forward to shaping champions and competing for championships for years to come.”
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In 2023, he led SMU to its first conference title since 1984. The Mustangs are 18-2 in their last 20 games, and 17-1 in their last 18 regular-season contests.
Rhett Lashlee leads the Mustangs against Virginia at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, looking to punch their ticket to the ACC Championship game.
