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Zach Hernandez
Returning to SMU for 2026
Zach Hernandez
This is his second year in the same backfield at SMU. The receipt on tape: 9 rush yds against East Texas A&M, Week 1, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- seasons on the roster
- game log
Career Arc
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
SMU
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · SMU
Returning around him
- 50% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 1 SMU player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -10 net (15 in / 25 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
SMU · Last season: 9-4 (AP #25) · Talent rank #25 · 2026 recruiting class #32
Development
Development Trajectory · rushing yards
2024–2025-10%
Down 10% — context-dependent (injury / role change?).
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology