Thunder On: Resurgence of the SMU Mustangs

Overview

Fresh off their 2024 College Football Playoff appearance, Thunder On: Resurgence of the SMU Mustangs chronicles SMU's dramatic fall from grace after its football program was issued the harshest penalty in NCAA history and follows the Mustangs' long, improbable climb back to college football relevance. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing college football landscape, the film explores how one private school in Dallas defied history, politics, and financial odds to earn its way back into the big leagues with swagger, strategy, and Texas-sized pride.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 21, 2025

Original language

English

Production

ESPN,Texas Crew Productions,Omaha Productions

Cast

Rhett Lashlee,Kevin Jennings,Jay Hartzell,Damon Evans,David Miller,Clark Hunt,Rich Templeton,Marty Flanagan,Kirk Herbstreit,Jay Bilasand 1 more

Director

Chip Rives

Producer

Chip Rives,Peyton Manning,Thaddeus D. Matula,Sean Rogers,Ahsan Moghul,Kyle Miller,David Miller,David Karabinas,Joe Levin,Rich Templeton,Jamie Horowitz,Dan Gati,Tina Cerbone,Tucker Bridwell,Bill Armstrong

Cinematography

Wilson Waggoner,Samuel J. Rowland

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt38581043