
SMU Mustangs (@SMUFB)
Rhett Lashlee (4th year) (29-12)
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 8.8 - 3.2 (#20) | SOS: (#56)
Power (#21) | Off (#24) | Def (#28) | Roster | Portals | Croots
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 8.8 - 3.2 (#20) | SOS: (#56)

SMU's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
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Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
Sat 8/30 | SMU vs East Texas A&M | -38 | |||||
Sat 9/6 | SMU vs Baylor | -7.5 | |||||
Sat 9/13 | SMU at Missouri State | -33.5 | |||||
Sat 9/20 | SMU at TCU | -1 | |||||
BYE WEEK | |||||||
Sat 10/4 | SMU vs Syracuse | -12 | |||||
Sat 10/11 | SMU vs Stanford | -22.5 | |||||
Sat 10/18 | SMU at Clemson | +11.5 | |||||
Sat 10/25 | SMU at Wake Forest | -19 | |||||
Sat 11/1 | SMU vs Miami | +2 | |||||
Sat 11/8 | SMU at Boston College | -9.5 | |||||
BYE WEEK | |||||||
Sat 11/22 | SMU vs Louisville | -5 | |||||
Sat 11/29 | SMU at California | -13.5 |
Record Prediction: 8.8 - 3.2 #20
Schedule Rating: #56
Future 2026 Schedule
SMU's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
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Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
Sat 8/24 | SMU at Nevada | -28.0 | 55.5 | W 29 - 24 | U | N | |
Sat 8/31 | SMU vs Houston Christian | W 59 - 7 | |||||
Fri 9/6 | SMU vs BYU | -12.5 | 55.5 | L 15 - 18 | U | N | |
BYE WEEK | |||||||
Sat 9/21 | SMU vs TCU | +1.0 | 58.5 | W 66 - 42 | O | Y | |
Sat 9/28 | SMU vs Florida State | -6.0 | 46.0 | W 42 - 16 | O | Y | |
Sat 10/5 | SMU at Louisville | +6.5 | 55.0 | W 34 - 27 | O | Y | |
BYE WEEK | |||||||
Sat 10/19 | SMU at Stanford | -16.5 | 52.5 | W 40 - 10 | U | Y | |
Sat 10/26 | SMU at Duke | -11.5 | 49.5 | W 28 - 27 | O | N | |
Sat 11/2 | SMU vs Pittsburgh | -7.0 | 55.5 | W 48 - 25 | O | Y | |
BYE WEEK | |||||||
Sat 11/16 | SMU vs Boston College | -19.0 | 54.5 | W 38 - 28 | O | N | |
Sat 11/23 | SMU at Virginia | -11.5 | 54.5 | W 33 - 7 | U | Y | |
Sat 11/30 | SMU vs California | -11.5 | 54.5 | W 38 - 6 | U | Y | |
Sat 12/7 | SMU vs Clemson | -2.5 | 56.5 | L 31 - 34 | O | N | |
Sat 12/21 | SMU at Penn State | +9.0 | 52.5 | L 10 - 38 | U | N |
2024 Record: 11 - 3 (ACC: 8 - 1)
Spread Record 7 - 6 - 0 | O/U 7 - 7
2025 class: 221 points #30
2024 class: 142 points #106
2023 class: 175 points #71
2022 class: 146 points #82
2021 class: 182 points #53
Average Class Ranking: #68
Average Recruiting Points: 173
2024 class: 142 points #106
2023 class: 175 points #71
2022 class: 146 points #82
2021 class: 182 points #53
Average Class Ranking: #68
Average Recruiting Points: 173
Class Averages
ACC Class: 211 #42
Power 4 Class: 225 #42
FBS Class: 179 #69
ACC Class: 211 #42
Power 4 Class: 225 #42
FBS Class: 179 #69
2020 class: 157 points #81
2019 class: 167 points #68
2018 class: 152 points #87
2017 class: 140 points #80
2016 class: 152 points #75
Average Class Ranking: #78
Average Recruiting Points: 154
2019 class: 167 points #68
2018 class: 152 points #87
2017 class: 140 points #80
2016 class: 152 points #75
Average Class Ranking: #78
Average Recruiting Points: 154
 
Offensive Coordinator Casey Woods
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kevin Jennings | 248 | 381 | 65% | 3189 | 23 | 11 | 8.4 |
Tyler Van Dyke (Tr) | 43 | 68 | 63% | 422 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
TJ Harden (Tr) | 124 | 505 | 2 | 4.1 | 40 |
Kevin Jennings | 101 | 354 | 5 | 3.5 | 59 |
Derrick McFall | 26 | 106 | 2 | 4.1 | 17 |
Chris Johnson Jr. (Tr) | 6 | 31 | 0 | 5.2 | 24 |
Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yamir Knight (Tr) | 52 | 605 | 4 | 11.6 | 68 |
Jordan Hudson | 39 | 422 | 5 | 10.8 | 42 |
TJ Harden (Tr) | 40 | 368 | 1 | 9.2 | 53 |
Matthew Hibner | 24 | 368 | 4 | 15.3 | 80 |
Defensive Coordinator Scott Symons
Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Isaiah Nwokobia | 95 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Robert Rahimi (Tr) | 82 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Zakye Barker (Tr) | 81 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Ahmaad Moses | 64 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Isaiah Smith | 31 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
Cam Robertson | 29 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Jahkai Lang (Tr) | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Terry Webb (Tr) | 22 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Deuce Harmon | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Robert Rahimi (Tr) | 82 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Isaiah Nwokobia | 95 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 53% #78
Offense Returning Production: 56% #73
Defense Returning Production: 51% #79
Overall Returning Production: 53% #78
Offense Returning Production: 56% #73
Defense Returning Production: 51% #79
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #39
18 Commits, 86.7 Avg Rating
37% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 20% TY
2025 Portal Class #39
18 Commits, 86.7 Avg Rating
37% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 20% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 812.00 #43
Offense Talent #48 | Defense Talent #41
2024 #47 | 2023 #91 | 2022 #63 | 2021 #63
2025 Talent Rating: 812.00 #43
Offense Talent #48 | Defense Talent #41
2024 #47 | 2023 #91 | 2022 #63 | 2021 #63
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 11 - 3
2024 Conf Record: 8 - 1
Spread: 7 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 7
2023 Record: 11 - 3
2023 Conf Record: 9 - 0
Spread: 8 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 8
2022 Record: 7 - 6
2022 Conf Record: 5 - 3
Spread: 5 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
Four Year Record: 29 - 12
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 20 - 20 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 22 - 4
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 11 - 3
2024 Conf Record: 8 - 1
Spread: 7 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 7
2023 Record: 11 - 3
2023 Conf Record: 9 - 0
Spread: 8 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 8
2022 Record: 7 - 6
2022 Conf Record: 5 - 3
Spread: 5 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
Four Year Record: 29 - 12
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 20 - 20 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 22 - 4
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 8 - 4
2021 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2020 Record: 7 - 3
2020 Conf Record: 4 - 3
Spread: 4 - 5 - 1 | Totals: 4 - 6
2019 Record: 10 - 3
2019 Conf Record: 6 - 2
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 10 - 3
2018 Record: 5 - 7
2018 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 8
Eight Year Record: 59 - 29
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 43 - 43 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 45 - 17
2021 Record: 8 - 4
2021 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2020 Record: 7 - 3
2020 Conf Record: 4 - 3
Spread: 4 - 5 - 1 | Totals: 4 - 6
2019 Record: 10 - 3
2019 Conf Record: 6 - 2
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 10 - 3
2018 Record: 5 - 7
2018 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 8
Eight Year Record: 59 - 29
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 43 - 43 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 45 - 17
SMU Recent Bowl History | |||||
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Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
2024 | CFP 1st Round | SMU vs Penn State | +9.0 | 52.5 | L 10 - 38 |
2023 | Fenway Bowl | SMU vs Boston College | -13.5 | 49.0 | L 14 - 23 |
2022 | Mexico Bowl | SMU vs BYU | -4.5 | 65.0 | L 23 - 24 |
2019 | Raton Bowl | SMU vs Florida Atlantic | -7.5 | 64.0 | L 28 - 52 |
2017 | Frisco Bowl | SMU vs Louisiana Tech | -4.0 | 70.5 | L 10 - 51 |
Power Ranking Stats (2024)
More Stats (2024)
Overall Stats (2024)
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | .24 (38) | 44% (53) | 4.41 (25) | 31.1 (26) | 44% | 50% | .03 (5) | 37% (9) | 3.09 (13) | 29.9 (94) |
Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | .28 (24) | 44% (46) | 4.51 (21) | 30.4 (40) | 43% | 59% | .04 (7) | 36% (10) | 3.59 (51) | 27.8 (43) |
More Stats (2024)
Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | 14 | 28:28 (23) | 22.6 (4) | 44% | 50% | 8.1 (134) | 77.7 (134) | 1.7 (126) | 1.6 | 6.6 (9) | 3.1 (3) | 3 |
Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 14 | 30:21 (14) | 23.5 (6) | 43% | 59% | 4.6 (32) | 40.8 (38) | 0.9 (19) | 1.2 | 6.6 (12) | 3.1 (4) | 5 |
Overall Stats (2024)
Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 Offense | 14 | 36.5 | 43.7 | 29 | 44.1% (53) | 4.41 (25) | 1.7 | 23 | 432 | 169 | 263 | 4.4 | 51% (65) | 49% (70) | 44% (62) | 44% (45) | 15% (46) | .24 (38) |
2024 Defense | 14 | 22.1 | 20.3 | 22.2 | 36.7% (9) | 3.09 (13) | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | - | 44% (9) | 55% (124) | 39% (35) | 35% (10) | 18% (29) | .03 (5) |
Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 Offense | 14 | 38.7 | 52.3 | 30.6 | 43.9% (46) | 4.51 (21) | 0.9 | 24 | 455 | 177 | 278 | 4.5 | 50% (66) | 49% (71) | 47% (30) | 42% (67) | 12% (8) | .28 (24) |
2023 Defense | 14 | 17.8 | 12.5 | 21.6 | 35.7% (10) | 3.59 (51) | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 47% (38) | 52% (97) | 37% (17) | 35% (8) | 19% (14) | .04 (7) |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 Offense | 14 | 51% (65) | 44% (62) | 38.3 | 168.9 | 4.4 | 29 (18) | .12 (77) | 2.97 (83) | 70% (90) | 9% (49) | 0.93 (86) |
2024 Defense | 14 | 44% (9) | 39% (35) | - | - | - | - | -.05 (2) | 2.72 (25) | 60% (10) | 11% (36) | 0.81 (6) |
Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 Offense | 14 | 50% (66) | 47% (30) | 39.7 | 176.6 | 4.5 | 29 (22) | .18 (52) | 3.21 (49) | 85% (2) | 6% (4) | 0.88 (122) |
2023 Defense | 14 | 47% (38) | 37% (17) | - | - | - | - | .04 (19) | 2.9 (35) | 67% (30) | 12% (23) | 0.97 (50) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 Offense | 14 | 49% (70) | 44% (45) | 19.9 | 31.2 | 262.9 | 8.4 | 13.2 | 28 (15) | 12 (85) | .37 (19) | 1.8 (11) | 33% (94) | 34% (34) | .47 (17) | 6% (69) | 2.3 (13) |
2024 Defense | 14 | 55% (124) | 35% (10) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16 (10) | .11 (17) | 1.7 (107) | 37% (7) | 27% (21) | .16 (12) | 7% (30) | 2.1 (96) |
Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 Offense | 14 | 49% (71) | 42% (67) | 19.6 | 33.2 | 278.4 | 8.4 | 14.2 | 33 (11) | 8 (30) | .45 (16) | 2 (3) | 31% (57) | 33% (44) | .38 (53) | 6% (58) | 2.1 (46) |
2023 Defense | 14 | 52% (97) | 35% (8) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 (37) | .09 (8) | 1.7 (87) | 36% (18) | 22% (1) | .07 (2) | 8% (19) | 2.1 (70) |
Team Notes (5/3) RBs rebuild. Soph McFall #1, good depth/potential ❌
(5/3) WRs Hudson/Brinson top 2, Knight (JMU) slot ❌
(5/3) DL will anchor this def, LB/DB will need time ❌
(5/2) S Isaiah Nwokobia rated top 10 S via PFF ❌
(4/4) TE Maryland great weapon, top 10 PFF, hurt LY. ❌
(3/18) QB Jennings back, good but CFP disaster ❌
(3/18) OL returns 3/5, Portal adds, could improve ❌
(3/18) Def good LY, must replace a lot. ❌
(5/3) WRs Hudson/Brinson top 2, Knight (JMU) slot ❌
(5/3) DL will anchor this def, LB/DB will need time ❌
(5/2) S Isaiah Nwokobia rated top 10 S via PFF ❌
(4/4) TE Maryland great weapon, top 10 PFF, hurt LY. ❌
(3/18) QB Jennings back, good but CFP disaster ❌
(3/18) OL returns 3/5, Portal adds, could improve ❌
(3/18) Def good LY, must replace a lot. ❌
Injury Notes
Staff/Schedule Notes
Power Ratings Overall: 14.58 #23
Offense: 19.85 #38
Defense: 5.27 #18
SP+ Overall: 14.1 #18
SP+ Offense: 37.4 #9
SP+ Defense: 23.3 #38
Offense: 19.85 #38
Defense: 5.27 #18
SP+ Overall: 14.1 #18
SP+ Offense: 37.4 #9
SP+ Defense: 23.3 #38
Returning Prod HC Lashlee, OC Woods & QB all back
'24 QB Kevin Jennings returns
Returning Production: 53% #78
Offense: 56% #73 | Defense: 51% #79
OL Prod: 69% #37, 3 clear starters
Rush Prod: 35% #100 | Rec Prod: 54% #59
Def Front Seven: 60% - Secondary: 63%
'24 QB Kevin Jennings returns
Returning Production: 53% #78
Offense: 56% #73 | Defense: 51% #79
OL Prod: 69% #37, 3 clear starters
Rush Prod: 35% #100 | Rec Prod: 54% #59
Def Front Seven: 60% - Secondary: 63%
Roster Team Talent #43 Blue Chips: 7% #47
Offense Talent #48 Defense Talent #41
Crootin Class #30 - 4 YR Rank #68
Portal Class #39 - 18 players, 87 Avg
37% of Roster from Portal, 20% TY
39 New Players, 39% of '25 Roster #83
Offense Talent #48 Defense Talent #41
Crootin Class #30 - 4 YR Rank #68
Portal Class #39 - 18 players, 87 Avg
37% of Roster from Portal, 20% TY
39 New Players, 39% of '25 Roster #83
2025 Schedule Record Prediction: 8.8 - 3.2 #20
Schedule Rating: 39 #56
View SMU's 2025 Predicted Schedule Results
Opps: Elite: 2, Good: 3, Avg: 3, Bad: 2, Poor: 2
Schedule Rating: 39 #56
View SMU's 2025 Predicted Schedule Results
Opps: Elite: 2, Good: 3, Avg: 3, Bad: 2, Poor: 2
Scoring Scoring: 36.5 - 22.1 (39 - 18) in '24
Scoring at Home: 44 - 20 | Road: 29 - 22
OC: Casey Woods - been OC for 3 years
DC: Scott Symons - been DC for 3 years
Scoring at Home: 44 - 20 | Road: 29 - 22
OC: Casey Woods - been OC for 3 years
DC: Scott Symons - been DC for 3 years
Records 2024 Record: 11 - 3 (7 - 6 - 0) (ACC: 8 - 1)
2023 Record: 11 - 3 (8 - 6 - 0) (ACC: 9 - 0)
2022 Record: 7 - 6 (5 - 8 - 0) (ACC: 5 - 3)
4 Yr Record: (29 - 12) | 8 Yr Record: (59 - 29)
2023 Record: 11 - 3 (8 - 6 - 0) (ACC: 9 - 0)
2022 Record: 7 - 6 (5 - 8 - 0) (ACC: 5 - 3)
4 Yr Record: (29 - 12) | 8 Yr Record: (59 - 29)
'24 OffenseBalanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 51%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 44%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.41 PPO
Avg Run Success 44%
Avg Pass Success 44%
Poor Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 67%
Good when off Schedule 34%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 44%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.41 PPO
Avg Run Success 44%
Avg Pass Success 44%
Poor Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 67%
Good when off Schedule 34%
'24 DefenseGreat DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 37%
Great in Scoring Position 3.09 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Great Pass Def Success 35%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good at Forcing Turnovers
Awful Penalty Team, Good Field Position
Great 1st/2nd Down Success 63%
Great when Opp is off Schedule 27%
Great Defense Success Rate of 37%
Great in Scoring Position 3.09 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Great Pass Def Success 35%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good at Forcing Turnovers
Awful Penalty Team, Good Field Position
Great 1st/2nd Down Success 63%
Great when Opp is off Schedule 27%
Team NotesRBs rebuild. Soph McFall #1, good depth/potential
WRs Hudson/Brinson top 2, Knight (JMU) slot
DL will anchor this def, LB/DB will need time
S Isaiah Nwokobia rated top 10 S via PFF
TE Maryland great weapon, top 10 PFF, hurt LY.
QB Jennings back, good but CFP disaster
OL returns 3/5, Portal adds, could improve
Def good LY, must replace a lot.
WRs Hudson/Brinson top 2, Knight (JMU) slot
DL will anchor this def, LB/DB will need time
S Isaiah Nwokobia rated top 10 S via PFF
TE Maryland great weapon, top 10 PFF, hurt LY.
QB Jennings back, good but CFP disaster
OL returns 3/5, Portal adds, could improve
Def good LY, must replace a lot.