{
  "id": 3832371,
  "title": "Kevin Jennings unexpectedly got to stay home, QB now in final season at SMU as Heisman hopeful",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/kevin-jennings-unexpectedly-got-to-stay-home-qb-now-in-final-season-3832371",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T22:18:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kevin-jennings-unexpectedly-got-stay-221845065.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dallas — Quarterback Kevin Jennings, who wasn't even on the radar of the coach who hired him at SMU, has now entered his final season at the University of North Texas as a top candidate for the Heisman Trophy. After being recruited by SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee from his high school, Jennings has spent the past five years as the starter, solidifying his place among the school's football legacy. SMU's offense, led by Jennings, flourished in the Atlantic Coast Conference since 2024, with a 19-7 record and a postseason berth in the College Football Playoff. The Mustangs have already garnered attention for their Heisman Trophy contender, dubbed \"K7NG OF DALLAS\" in honor of Jennings' birthplace and jersey number. As the team's primary quarterback, Jennings has consistently demonstrated his skill and leadership on the field, earning the respect of his teammates, coaches, and fans alike.",
  "summary": "Jennings is 19-7 as SMU’s starter, with his 7,709 yards and 55 touchdowns passing in reach of the school career records (9,081 yards, 72 TDs).",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Kevin Jennings unexpectedly got to stay home, QB now in final season at SMU as Heisman hopeful",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/kevin-jennings-unexpectedly-got-to-stay-home-qb-now-in-final-season",
        "published": "2026-08-27T20:41:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}