1948 SMU Mustangs football team

Doak Walker was a junior when he won the Heisman Trophy. Doak established several other Southwest Conference records that still stand.

Rivalries

 * In the Battle for the Iron Skillet, SMU tied Texas Christian 7-7.
 * In the Mayor’s Cup, SMU defeated Rice 33-7.

Awards and honors

 * Doak Walker, All-America selection
 * Doak Walker, Heisman Trophy