Kevin Jennings, the standout quarterback for the SMU Mustangs, is expected to start in the season opener against the Florida State Seminoles. This comes after he suffered a finger injury earlier this month when he caught it in a locker room door during fall camp.
Head coach Rhett Lashlee shared his optimism regarding Jennings' recovery, noting that the redshirt senior has resumed throwing without experiencing any pain. Lashlee mentioned that Jennings will have a complete two weeks to prepare for the game, with the goal of him being fully ready by kickoff.
Lashlee provided an update on Jennings, stating, "He is progressing well. No pain, and we are integrating him back into practice this week, anticipating he will be fully prepared for game one." Reports from ESPN's Pete Thamel confirmed that Jennings has started throwing again as he moves closer to returning.
The injury was not deemed serious, and Jennings' presence is considered crucial for SMU's performance this season. Last year, he recorded career highs with 3,641 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, and a completion rate of 66.1%. However, he also led the ACC with 13 interceptions, indicating an area for improvement as he readies for the upcoming season.
