| 1950 SMU Mustangs football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Southwest Conference |
| 1950 record | 6-4 (2–4 SWC) |
| Head coach | Rusty Russell |
| Home stadium | Cotton Bowl (c. 75,504) |
| 1951 SMU Mustangs football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Southwest Conference |
| 1951 record | 3-6-1 (1-4-1 SWC) |
| Head coach | Rusty Russell |
| Home stadium | Cotton Bowl (c. 75,504) |
| 1952 SMU Mustangs football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Southwest Conference |
| 1952 record | 4-5-1 (3–2-1 SWC) |
| Head coach | Rusty Russell |
| Home stadium | Cotton Bowl (c. 75,504) |
Rusty Russell was the coach of the Southern Methodist University's football team from 1950 to 1952. He compiled a 13–15–2 record, and was succeeded by Woody Woodard.