The mascot debuted in 1932, and since then a black Shetland pony, Peruna, has been present at every SMU home football game except for one. The mascot team consists of costumed Human Peruna, the live animal Peruna, and Peruna handlers.

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Dec 19, 2024 · Discover how the Pony Express is making a comeback in college football history. In a dramatic transformation, the No. 11 SMU Mustangs (11-2, 8-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) stampeded back to college football relevance, revitalizing a long-dormant program by corralling most of their 2024 opponents.

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Oct 25, 2023 · Peruna IX is 12 years into his reign as SMU’s live mascot, and being ninth in line comes with quite a reputation to uphold. A deep dive into SMU’s archives revealed the monumental history of the school’s beloved pony.

Peruna is the official mascot and fight song of the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Mustangs, named after Peruna, a popular patent medicine (18 percent alcohol). [1] The name "Peruna" is given to each successive live mascot.

Aug 22, 2023 · Post your questions for Coach Lashlee using the hashtag #PonyExpress, or by clicking the "Ask The Coach" button on SMUMustangs.com. Fans will also hear from SMU Football assistant coaches each week. SMU is set to host six games at …

Aug 14, 2024 · SMU's 11 wins and nine-game winning streak in 2023 were the most since the 1982 National Championship team. The Mustangs also finished out the year ranked 22nd in the AP Top 25 Poll, the first time appearing in the final poll since 1984.