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Purdue DL transfer Jeffrey M'ba commits to SMU over Auburn

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Former Purdue defensive lineman Jeffrey M’Ba has committed to SMU over Auburn, signing with the Mustangs on Thursday. The 6-6, 300-pounder has one year of eligibility left.

M’ba saw action in 24 games with the Boilermakers, making 46 total tackles, three tackles for loss and a sack. He visited Auburn, where he began his NCAA career, and it appeared the Tigers were trending, but the Mustangs swung the momentum back and landed him. USC was also heavily involved with him.

SMU defensive line coach Calvin Thibodeaux has reloaded for the 2025 season, landing some key talent up front to replace key departures.

Fellow Purdue defensive tackle transfer Damarjhe Lewis signed with SMU after visiting USC, Texas A&M and others. SMU also added players like Baylor defensive end Trey Wilson and Mississippi State defensive tackle Eric Taylor.

With only four outgoing transfers thus far, SMU is ranked No. 30 in On3’s 2025 Team Transfer Portal Rankings.

In his lone campaign with Auburn in 2022, Jeffrey M’Ba played in 10 games, recording seven tackles, a sack and a forced fumble. M’Ba spent two seasons at Independence CC prior to that, landing the No. 1 overall prospect ranking out of junior college. While there, he played in 13 games. He had an explosive sophomore season with Independence CC, amassing 50 tackles, 13.5 TFLs, two sacks and a fumble recovery.

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To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

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