Rhett Lashlee is 45-18 at SMU since 2022 and 45-18 in his career.
Updated Nov 9, 2026Sources: school staff directories, TransferPortl coaching tenures, CFBD
2026 season7-2Conf 5-2
At SMU45-18Conf 33-8 · since 2022
Last 3 seasons27-9Conf 19-5
Career45-18Conf 33-8 · 5 seasons
Source: ESPN standings; Hot seat tracker through 2025, ESPN standings for 2026; Hot seat tracker
SMU won 49.5% of its games before he arrived (47.5% in conference). His career win rate is +21.9 pts against that (+33.0 pts in conference).
Bio
- Hired
- Nov 30, 2021
- Alma mater
- Arkansas
- Calls plays
- Yes
- Background
- Offense
- First-time head coach
- No
- Agent
- Russ Campbell; Patrick Strong
- Agency
- Balach Sports
Head Coaching Seasons
4 seasons| Year | School | W-L | Conf | SRS | SP+ | SP+ Off | SP+ Def | AP Final | Titles and Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |  SMU | 9-4 | ACC | 11.0 | 13.4 | 34.2 | 19.5 | - | W 24-19 Trust & Will Holiday Bowl vs Arizona |
| 2024 | SMU | 11-3 | ACC | 15.7 | 17.5 | 38.2 | 21.1 | 12 | L 10-38 College Football Playoff First Round Game Presented by Allstate vs Penn State |
| 2023 | SMU | 11-3 | American Athletic | 8.9 | 10.1 | 34.1 | 23.0 | 22 | Conference champion; L 14-23 Wasabi Fenway Bowl vs Boston College |
| 2022 | SMU | 7-6 | American Athletic | 1.9 | 4.7 | 42.0 | 38.1 | - | L 23-24 New Mexico Bowl vs BYU |
SMU Staff, 2026
28- Rhett LashleeHead Coach
- Garin JusticeAssistant Head Coach / Co-Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line
- Rob LikensAssociate Head Coach / Chief of Staff / Co-Offensive Coordinator / Wide Receivers
- D'Eriq KingCo-Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks
- Maurice Crum Jr.Co-Defensive Coordinator / Play Caller
- Rickey Hunley Jr.Co-Defensive Coordinator / Secondary
- Justin MarchAssistant Special Teams Coordinator
- Casey HornySpecial Teams Coordinator
- Demerick GaryAssistant Defensive Ends Coach
- Jalen IvyAssistant Defensive Line Coach
- Ryan RagoneAssistant Linebackers Coach
- Reggie BainAssistant Offensive Line Coach
- Carson MorrisAssistant Quarterbacks Coach
- Matthew McHughAssistant Running Backs Coach
- Jonathan McGillAssistant Secondary Coach
- Parker StoneAssistant Tight Ends Coach / Senior Analyst
- Kyle WardCornerbacks
- Calvin ThibodeauxDefensive Line
- Sam DunnamEdges
- Ryan JenkinsInside Wide Receivers Coach
- Warren MesserLinebackers Coach
- Brandon SukenikSpecial Teams Assistant
- Riley DodgeTight Ends / Passing Game Coordinator
- Shawn GriswoldAssistant A.D. For Human Performance/Head Football Strength Coach
- Dwayne ChandlerAssistant Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Cameron PraterAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Gary ChambersAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Nolan DarbyAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Transfer Portal at SMU
Roster average Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS): 16
| Cycle | In | Out | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 31 | -13 |
| 2025 | 23 | 17 | +6 |
| 2024 | 15 | 5 | +10 |
| 2023 | 9 | 4 | +5 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | +1 |
Staff History by Season
1 stint- 2022-2026SMUHead Coach
