University can be quite challenging, as I’ve seen firsthand. It’s not just about going to class; juggling everything outside definitely affects your grades. I happen to have two degrees from Northwestern University, so I get it.
That said, if I were part of SMU’s social media team, I’d probably think twice about that post. It turned into a meme for everyone to poke fun at, which — I guess — defeats the purpose of trying to celebrate student-athletes beyond the field.
Do it in the classroom
This semester marks the highest semester GPA in the history of the program. pic.twitter.com/a2xjr0q1ni
– SMU Football (@smufb) May 21, 2025
Seriously, why share this? I mean, college is tough, and I’m not trying to drag their players down. But is a GPA of 2.95 really something to brag about? What’s the deal over at SMU? It’s a bit puzzling.
And it’s not like this stands out even; back in 2019, Texas highlighted a GPA of 2.89 as their best ever. That’s kind of surprising, given everything else we expect from a major program.
It’s more than soccer. The best semester GPA in team history. #thisistexas #hookem pic.twitter.com/jboaw7ice7
– Texas Football (@texasfootball) June 2, 2019
Something is definitely happening in Texas, though I’m not sure what it is. But, honestly, it seems like they might need to get some tutoring help or something.
