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Jennings Nears 10,000 Yards Milestone
15 Oct
Summary
- Kevin Jennings is close to reaching 10,000 career total offense yards.
- SMU Mustangs are 4-1 and Virginia Cavaliers are 4-2.
- Virginia's defense leads the ACC in fewest passing yards allowed.
No. 24 SMU Mustangs are set to host Virginia Cavaliers in Atlantic Coast Conference play, with quarterback Kevin Jennings nearing a significant career milestone. Jennings, a fifth-year player, is just 75 yards shy of 10,000 career total offense yards. He already holds SMU records for passing yards, completions, and touchdowns responsible for.
Both teams enter the matchup following victories. SMU, with a 4-1 record and 2-1 in ACC play, is returning from a bye week and boasts a 3-0 home record. Virginia, also 4-2 and 2-1 in the ACC, has struggled away from home, holding an 0-2 record in road games this season.
Jennings has been a standout performer, ranking third nationally with 317.6 passing yards per game. He was recently named a finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. However, he faces a tough Virginia defense that leads the ACC in fewest passing yards allowed per game and excels at creating turnovers.
The game holds significant importance for both teams' aspirations of reaching the ACC championship game. Virginia lost in the championship last season, while SMU aims to improve on previous performances. Virginia coach Tony Elliott expressed pride in his team's ability to win games, acknowledging the challenges of college football.
