Kevin Jennings, the quarterback for the SMU Mustangs, is anticipated to play in the season opener against the Florida State Seminoles. This comes after he sustained a finger injury earlier this month when it was caught in a locker room door during fall camp.
Head coach Rhett Lashlee expressed 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, "Things are progressing well. He is feeling no pain, and we are reintegrating him into practice this week, expecting him to be fully prepared for game one." Reports from ESPN's Pete Thamel indicated that Jennings has started throwing again as he moves closer to returning.
The injury was not deemed serious, and Jennings' presence is crucial for SMU's performance this season. Last year, he set personal bests 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.
