SMU's penalty ultimately lasted over a span of two years. The Mustangs' entire 1987 season was canceled, as well as all home games in 1988. They were allowed to play in away games during the '88 ...

Before the end of the decade, however, SMU was handed the death penalty by the NCAA for recruiting violations, and the 1987 and 1988 seasons were canceled. The epic fall led to SMU managing only ...