DALLAS – SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings was named to the Davey O’Brien QB Class of 2026 on Tuesday, following a four-touchdown performance in the Mustangs’ 51-28 win over Virginia Tech.
The recognition followed a 350-yard performance in which Jennings completed 24 of 32 passes. He, receiver Yamir Knight and defensive end Marques White also earned ACC weekly honors.
Jennings has completed 209 of 283 passes for 2,764 yards through nine games, with 25 touchdowns and six interceptions. His completion rate is 73.9 percent.
Knight caught three of the touchdown passes against Virginia Tech, from 46, 13 and 5 yards. Jalen Cooper caught the fourth, a 50-yard score. Knight has 50 catches for 626 yards this season.
Jennings’ next start is against Wake Forest at 11 a.m. Saturday at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on ESPN. SMU enters at 7-2 overall and 5-2 in the ACC, with road games at Notre Dame and Stanford remaining.
Photo: SMU Athletics. SMU vs. Virginia Tech, Nov. 6, 2026.
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