College football kicks off this weekend, and at Southern Methodist University, fans are ready to pony up. About 30,000 people are expected to tailgate on the SMU campus on Saturday.

The anticipation of a new season and the excitement of tailgating—better known as "Boulevarding" at SMU—fills the street from Dallas Hall to Mockingbird Lane for the 25th year.

Mustangs enter season with momentum

The Mustangs start the 2025 season with a Top 20 preseason ranking and fans who are hopeful they go all the way this year.

Alumni Will Howard formed the mega fan group Ponygate in 2000. Twenty-five years later, they sell all kinds of merchandise, including hats and belts in different colors.

Ponygate builds spirit and visibility

"We're just really excited because we've seen all the members of it

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