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The Stanford Cardinal (17-11, 6-9 ACC) are at home in ACC action against the SMU Mustangs (19-9, 8-7 ACC) on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET.
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How to Watch Stanford vs. SMU
- Game day: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Game time: 6 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ACC Network
Stanford 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 42.8 | 308 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.6 | 260 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 30.9 | 248 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 30.3 | 139 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.0 | 79 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.4 | 81 |
SMU 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 49.9 | 17 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 42.9 | 101 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.6 | 57 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 30.9 | 182 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.8 | 165 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.0 | 108 |
Stanford vs. SMU Stat Insights
Points
- The 75.1 points the Cardinal average are just 2.3 fewer than the Mustangs concede.
- When Stanford scores more than 77.4, it has a record of 10-1.
- SMU is 7-3 when conceding less than 75.1 points.
- The Mustangs average 86.2 points, 13.9 more than the Cardinal concede.
- SMU is 18-5 when posting more than 72.3 points.
- Stanford's record is 16-10 when it allows less than 86.2 points.
- The Cardinal have put up 77 more points than their opponents this year (2.8 per game), and the Mustangs have also outscored their opponents, by 246 (8.8 per game).
Shooting
- The Cardinal shoot 42.8% from the field, only 0.1% lower than the Mustangs concede defensively.
- Stanford is 14-2 when shooting higher than 42.9% from the field.
- The Mustangs' 49.9% shooting percentage from the field is 4.3% higher than the Cardinal have conceded.
- SMU is 16-4 straight up when shooting over 45.6% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Cardinal pull down 30.9 rebounds per game, 3.7 fewer than the Mustangs.
- SMU is 13-6 overall when tops in terms of the boards. Stanford is 5-7 when it comes up short on the glass.
- The Cardinal grab 9.6 offensive rebounds per game, just 0.4 fewer than the Mustangs.
- The Mustangs are 7-6 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Cardinal are 5-4 when they fall short there.
- Both these teams are strong on the boards. Stanford has an average rebounding margin of +0.6, and SMU is at +3.7.
Stanford Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2026 | Notre Dame | Away |
| 3/7/2026 | NC State | Away |
SMU Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2026 | Miami (FL) | Home |
| 3/7/2026 | Florida State | Away |