SMU's alternate logos draw on the Mustangs name and on Peruna, the live pony mascot who has led the team onto the field for more than 90 years.
SMU Mustangs Alternate Logo History
- 1917 and 1932: SMU chose the Mustangs nickname in October 1917. Peruna I, a black Shetland pony, made his first appearance in November 1932, named after a popular patent medicine from a 1915 student song.
- 1982–2007: SMU's alternates from this period featured the mustang and SMU lettering in red and blue.
- 2007–2012: SMU introduced an updated set of athletic marks with a more modern mustang and lettering.
- 2012–present: The current galloping red mustang arrived in a new shade of red. More alternates followed as SMU joined the American Athletic Conference in 2013, with further additions in 2019 and 2021, when some older marks were retired.
- 2024: SMU joined the ACC, putting its red and blue logos in front of a national audience every week.
Whatever the era, the running mustang and Peruna have tied SMU's logos together.
SMU Mustangs
A galloping red mustang.
A new shade of red.
SMU Mustangs
2021 - Present
A galloping blue mustang.
A new shade of blue.
SMU Mustangs
2021 - Present
A galloping red mustang with initials "SMU" below in blue.
SMU Mustangs
2021 - Present
A galloping red mustang with initials "SMU" above in blue.
SMU Mustangs
2021 - Present
A galloping red mustang next to initials "SMU" in blue.
SMU Mustangs
2019 - Present
Triple-lined letter "D" in blue with mustang logo in red.
SMU Mustangs
2019 - Present
Red script wordmark "Dallas" above mustang logo.
SMU Mustangs
2019 - 2021
Triple-lined letter "D" in blue with mustang logo inside in red.
SMU Mustangs
2012 - 2021
A galloping red with blue trim mustang.
A thinner blue line.
SMU Mustangs
2012 - 2021
A galloping red mustang below letters "SMU" in blue and "MUSTANGS" in red on the bottom.
SMU Mustangs
2007 - 2012
A galloping red with blue trim mustang.
SMU Mustangs
2007 - 2021
A galloping red mustang below letters "SMU" in blue.
SMU Mustangs
1995 - 2007
A blue mustang mascot with the initials "SMU" in red surrounded by a red ring with the wordmark encircled "SOUTHERN METHODISTS UNIVERSITY MUSTANGS" in white.
SMU Mustangs
1992 - 2007
Angry, front-facing mustang's head in blue and blowing steam underneath an arched wordmark "KICK 'EM 'STANGS" in red with blue highlights.
SMU Mustangs
1982 - 2007
A galloping blue mustang.
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SMU Mustangs Logo History
The SMU Mustangs alternate logo series represents the university’s long-standing passion for athletics and identity. From striking mustang silhouettes to modern interpretations, every design in the SMU Mustangs logo history contributes to the team’s vibrant image. These alternate marks bring diversity to the brand while staying true to the school's traditional red and blue colors.
Through the years, several variations of the SMU Mustangs logo PNG have been introduced, giving fans multiple ways to connect with the team’s visual identity. Whether featured on merchandise or promotional materials, each SMU Mustangs logo reflects both heritage and progress in collegiate sports design.
For more insights about the team’s visual evolution, visit the SMU Mustangs Wikipedia page. You can also check the SMU Mustangs Wordmark Logo page to see how their wordmark designs complement their powerful alternate logos.
