SMU's Kevin Jennings Injury Update Ahead of Season Opener

The SMU Mustangs are preparing for their season opener against Florida State on September 7, with quarterback Kevin Jennings dealing with a jammed index finger. The Mustangs, ranked No. 19 in the preseason poll, aim to make an impact in the ACC and return to the College Football Playoff.

Recent updates indicate that Jennings has been progressing well, having participated in 7-on-7 drills where he threw four consecutive touchdowns. Reports suggest that he has not displayed any lingering effects from the injury and is expected to be ready for the game.

Jennings, entering his fifth season at SMU and third as the starting quarterback, had a standout 2025 season with 3,641 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions, leading the team to a 9-4 record and a Holiday Bowl victory. Should he be unable to play, Charlie Fiser or Ty Hawkins would step in as alternatives.