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SMU football Kevin Jennings record progression

Overview

SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings has achieved several significant milestones during the football season. In late September, Jennings led the No. 22 SMU Mustangs to a 34-24 victory over Missouri State, overcoming an early deficit. During that game, he set new school records for career passing yards and completions, totaling 9,162 yards and 7,222 completions.

On October 24, 2026, during an ACC matchup against California, Jennings set a new program record for career passing touchdowns. In the third quarter, he threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Derrick McFall, marking his 73rd career scoring strike. This play helped the 23rd-ranked Mustangs secure a 31-20 lead during a game that ultimately ended in a 59-20 victory for SMU.

The win over the Golden Bears, which included a second-half surge of 42 unanswered points, improved the Mustangs' record to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in ACC play.

Entities

Kevin Jennings · SMU · California · Derrick McFall · ACC

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Kevin Jennings sets SMU career passing touchdown record

    SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings broke the school's all-time career passing touchdown record with his 73rd scoring pass during a victory against California.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    SMU defeats Cal 59-20 following second-half scoring surge

    SMU overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Cal 59-20, fueled by a 42-point second-half surge and a record-breaking performance from quarterback Kevin Jennings.

  3. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    SMU overcomes Missouri State to win 34-24 behind Kevin Jennings' record performance

    No. 22 SMU beat Missouri State 34-24 behind Kevin Jennings’ record-breaking 464 passing yards and three touchdowns, overcoming an early deficit and multiple penalties.

Sources

deadspin.com · newsday.com · pulsejournal.com · saturdaydownsouth.com · si.com · smudailycampus.com

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