The 2005 SMU Mustangs football team represented

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(SMU) as a member the West Division of

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(C-USA) during the

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. Led by fourth-year head coach

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, the Mustangs compiled an overall record of 5–6 with a mark of 4–4 in conference play, tying for third place in C-USA's West Division.

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