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Scores in ACC title game Hibner gathered in 5 of 6 targets for 69 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-31 loss versus Clemson.

Impact Hibner once again proved to be a viable receiving threat in the continued absence of star tight end RJ Maryland. He now has back-to-back games with five receptions, and should continue to be heavily featured in the Mustangs' diverse passing attack in SMU's College Football Playoff game against Penn State on Dec. 21.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Reliable target vs. Cal Hibner reeled in all five targets for 48 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-6 win against California.

Impact Hibner continued to be an extremely reliable receiver in the absence of RJ Maryland, as he reeled in all five of his targets after corralling three of his four targets last week. The tight end also now has a touchdown in two consecutive games, and will look to continue to be a factor in the SMU offense in the ACC title game against Clemson.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone again Hibner recorded three receptions (on four targets) for 35 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-7 win over Virginia.

Impact Hibner didn't log a catch last week, but the tight end bounced back by scoring his second touchdown of the season on three catches. Hibner doesn't figure to be a weekly play in fantasy, but on days like Saturday where the SMU offense has no issue rolling over a hapless defense, the tight end could get involved.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Takes full advantage of bigger role Hibner hauled in all three targets for 108 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-25 win versus Pittsburgh.

Impact Hibner saw his opportunities increase exponentially with the season-ending injury to RJ Maryland, and he certainly made the most of them. Hibner caught every pass that was thrown his way and made big play after big play to the tune of 108 yards and a score. Maryland had proven to be a big-play threat, but Hibner filled right in and performed extremely well. In the two games without Maryland, Hibner has seven catches for 147 yards and a score.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

How SMU plans to use Michigan transfer Matthew Hibner and star TE RJ Maryland SMU added a key transfer at tight end in Matthew Hibner while returning RJ Maryland.

AUGUST 7 • DALLASNEWS.COM