SMU had a rough season in Chad Morris' first year on the Hilltop as the Mustangs finished 2-10 and near the bottom of the American Athletic Conference standings.
But brighter days could be on the horizon. Here is a look at five SMU players who could breakout next season.
1. RB Xavier Jones -- SMU head coach Chad Morris is committed to running the football, which means Jones will have plenty of opportunities to prove he can be the team's feature back. Jones had his moments as a true freshman as he rushed for 634 yards and 10 touchdowns.