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SEPTEMBER 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
PRESTON STONE #2 - QUARTERBACK - SMU MUSTANGS
346 YDS •
4 TD •
1 INT
346 YDS
4 TD
1 INT
SMU replacing QB Preston Stone with Kevin Jennings SMU coach Rhett Lashlee announced a quarterback change during the team’s bye week on Tuesday.Kevin Jennings will start in place of Preston S...
Not starting QB moving forward Stone will not be SMU's starting quarterback moving forward, Jacob Richman of LoneStarLive.com reports.
Impact Kevin Jennings will be SMU's starting quarterback moving forward. Stone's role demotion is both unsurprising and surprising. He had been outpaced by Jennings for consecutive games, attempting less than double-digit passes during Weeks 1 and 2. The surprising part is Stone's steep decline, having broken out with 3,197 passing yards and a 28:6 TD:INT ratio during his 2023 season.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Second fiddle once again Stone was 2-for-4 passing for four yards during Friday's 18-15 defeat to Brigham Young.
Impact That's now two weeks in a row where Stone has been significantly out-paced by Kevin Jennings at quarterback. Stone's production has steadily dipped from game to game this season, while Jennings appears to have a stranglehold on the starting quarterback position in Dallas. This is clearly a fluid situation, but with how little he's played the past two weeks, fantasy managers should avoid Stone as a starter for the time being.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Second fiddle once again Stone was 2-for-4 passing for four yards during Friday's 18-15 defeat to Brigham Young.
Impact That's now two weeks in a row where Stone has been significantly out-paced by Kevin Jennings at quarterback. Stone's production has steadily dipped from game to game this season, while Jennings appears to have a stranglehold on the starting quarterback position in Dallas. This is clearly a fluid situation, but with how little he's played the past two weeks, fantasy managers should avoid Stone as a starter for the time being.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Still starter but will share snaps Stone is still SMU's starter, but will share snaps with fellow quarterback Kevin Jennings, per Jacob Richman of LoneStarLive.com.
Impact Stone was outpaced by Jennings in SMU's Week 1 win over Houston Christian. Stone attempted nine passes, while Jennings threw 14. Jennings also added 54 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Head coach Rhett Lashlee clearly likes both signal callers, but Jennings' athleticism is getting him on the field perhaps more than anticipated. Still, Stone remains the token "starter" for the Mustangs, although, as with last week, that may mean very little.
SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Outpaced by Jennings in Week 2 Stone was 6-for-9 passing for 78 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 59-7 victory versus Houston Christian.
Impact Stone was solid in his limited action, throwing two touchdowns on nine passes, but he was outpaced by fellow gunslinger Kevin Jennings in every category. Jennings' simply offers more as an athlete, as demonstrated by his 54 yards rushing and rushing touchdown. Stone should still play in each game for the time being, but he appears to be in legitimate danger of losing the full-time starting role.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Outpaced by Jennings in Week 2 Stone was 6-for-9 passing for 78 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 59-7 victory versus Houston Christian.
Impact Stone was solid in his limited action, throwing two touchdowns on nine passes, but he was outpaced by fellow gunslinger Kevin Jennings in every category. Jennings' simply offers more as an athlete, as demonstrated by his 54 yards rushing and rushing touchdown. Stone should still play in each game for the time being, but he appears to be in legitimate danger of losing the full-time starting role.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
SMU's win over Nevada provides glimpse into QB rotation with Preston Stone, Kevin Jennings SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee stuck with quarterback Preston Stone for most of the comeback win against Nevada, allowing him to redeem himsel...
AUGUST 25 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Up-and-down performance in win Stone completed 17 of 30 passes for 254 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 29-24 victory versus Nevada. He also had five rushes for 35 yards.
Impact Stone and the SMU offense carried lofty expectations into the 2023 season, but it took the Mustangs a while to get going in Reno. Stone threw an interception on the first drive of the game trying to take a deep shot, and was pulled after several fruitless series in favor of Kevin Jennings. Stone would ultimately return, and eventually threw the game-winning touchdown pass to RJ Maryland on a gorgeous deep ball. Still, it wasn't the most inspiring performance from the gunslinger, and head coach Rhett Lashlee demonstrated he has no issue playing Jennings if Stone struggles. Ultimately, Stone should remain the starter moving forward, but continued rocky performances will have Jennings nipping at his heels.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Stone-to-Maryland connection lifts SMU to 29-24 win over upset-minded Nevada
Preston Stone connected on a 35-yard touchdown pass to RAUGUST 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Named starting QB at Nevada Stone will be the Mustangs' starting quarterback Saturday at Nevada, Billy Embody of On3.com reports.
Impact A broken fibula prematurely ended Stone's 2023 season, and he spent pretty much all of the offseason to recover from his injury. Fortunately for him, he will begin the Mustangs' 2024 season like he ended their 2023 campaign, as starting quarterback. Stone logged 206 completions for 3,197 yards and 28 touchdowns that year. He finished 2023 with more than 32 TDs by recording four of them with his feet. Having an excellent season under his belt, Stone has expectations, so he is expected to be one of college football's best quarterbacks during 2024.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Looking healthy and strong Stone is back to full health and looks as strong as he did before last season's injury, per Lisa Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.
Impact Stone was previously cleared to resume practice in April, but it's an encouraging thing to hear after the 6-foot-1 quarterback suffered a season-ending broken fibula against Navy last season. The redshirt junior was having a career season in 2023 prior to his injury, putting up 3,197 yards and 28 touchdowns to just six interceptions before going down. Stone will be hoping to use his return season to put his team in position to make a splash in their inaugural season in the ACC.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
SMU QB Preston Stone finds way onto preseason Maxwell Award watch list Stone helped make the Mustangs’ offense into one of the country’s best in 2023, helped in part by Justin Osborne, who was named to the Outla...
JULY 31 • DALLASNEWS.COM
SMU, Preston Stone prepared for 'big-boy' football in ACC SMU quarterback Preston Stone doesn’t catch himself accidentally saying his program plays in the American Athletic Conference anymore.”I’m p...
JULY 23 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Spotted on practice field Stone (lower leg) was spotted on the field with the team to open spring practice Wednesday but has been working more on his own, Jacob Richman of LoneStarLive.com reports.
Impact Stone broke his fibula in late November but appears to be recovering well and seems likely to be ready to roll by the time the 2024 campaign rolls around. That said, the senior figures to face limitations in spring ball as he continues his road to recovery. Prior to his injury last season, Stone completed 206 of his 344 pass attempts for 3,197 yards and a 28:6 TD:INT ratio, and the to-be junior should garner heavy interest in fantasy drafts again next season.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
SMU QB Preston Stone (broken leg) lost for season Sep 23, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs quarterback Preston Stone (2) in action during the game between the TCU Horned Frogs and...
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Out for remainder of 2023 season Stone is out for the remainder of SMU's 2023 season due to a broken fibula, Guerry Smith of The New Orleans Advocate reports.
Impact Stone was carted off SMU's game Saturday against Navy, and head coach Rhett Lashlee confirmed the worst for his injured quarterback. He will sit out the 2023 AAC Championship Game with a broken fibula, which may affect his availability during the 2024 offseason and regular season as well. Stone broke out in 2023, finishing the year with 206 completions for 3,204 yards and a 28:6 TD:INT ratio. On the ground, he also completed 62 carries for 198 yards and four touchdowns, totaling more than 30 TDs overall in the process. As for the AAC Championship Game against Tulane on Saturday, Kevin Jennings will be SMU's starting quarterback.
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Productive in Saturday's win Stone completed 15 of 23 passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-34 win over Memphis. He also had eight rushes for 10 yards with one touchdown.
Impact Stone accounted for three touchdowns in Saturday's win, the fifth time in his last six games he has done so. It was a massive win for Stone and the Mustangs as now the team just needs to defeat Navy Saturday in the regular season finale to secure a spot in the AAC Championship Game. The Midshipmen have given up just 11 points per game in their last five games (including two shutouts) so it will not be a cakewalk for Stone and the offense.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Productive in Saturday's win Stone completed 15 of 23 passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-34 win over Memphis. He also had eight rushes for 10 yards with one touchdown.
Impact Stone accounted for three touchdowns in Saturday's win, the fifth time in his last six games he has done so. It was a massive win for Stone and the Mustangs as now the team just needs to defeat Navy Saturday in the regular season finale to secure a spot in the AAC Championship Game. The Midshipmen have given up just 11 points per game in their last five games (including two shutouts) so it will not be a cakewalk for Stone and the offense.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Throws two touchdowns Friday Stone was 11-for-20 passing for 234 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Friday's 45-21 win over North Texas.
Impact Stone did not have to do much Friday as his team ran for 318 yards versus North Texas. He still tossed two touchdowns though, his sixth straight game with multiple. The only downside to his performance was an interception which broke a four-game streak without one.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stone propels SMU to 36-31 victory over Rice
Preston Stone threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score to lead SMU to a 36-31 victory over RiceNOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Electric in blowout win Stone completed 15 of 20 passes for 371 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 69-10 win over Tulsa.
Impact Stone had his best outing of the season Saturday, tossing three touchdown passes and setting a season-high in passing yards despite tying a season-low in pass attempts. He threw a touchdown in the first minute of the game, a 74-yarder to Romello Brinson, then threw a 62-yard touchdown pass to RJ Maryland in the second quarter. He did not attempt a rush for the first time this season and was taken out in the second quarter after giving his team a 52-3 lead.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stone throws 3 TD passes, SMU bowl eligible with 69-10 win over Tulsa
Preston Stone threw for 371 yards and three touchdowns — in the first half — and SMU soared past Tulsa 69-10 to become bowl eligibileOCTOBER 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three total TDs in win Stone was 23-for-36 passing for 300 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 55-0 victory against Temple. He also had five rushes for 25 yards with one touchdown.
Impact Stone played very well in Friday's 55-point rout of Temple as he accounted for three touchdowns and zero turnovers for the second consecutive game. In addtion to his second 300-yard passing game, he had his best rushing game, tying his season high with 25 rushing yards and scoring his second rushing touchdown of the season. Next up he faces a Tulsa defense which just allowed 42 points to Rice, so Stone will look to keep his hot streak alive Saturday.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Preston Stone helps SMU football top ECU in Greenville for first time in nearly 7 years GREENVILLE, N.C. – SMU football started fast, stalled, and finished with a bang to silence a small but rowdy crowd at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium...
OCTOBER 13, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM
