SMU MUSTANGS NEWS

LJ Johnson Jr. - Expected to be available Saturday Johnson (concussion) is expected to be available during SMU's game Saturday at Louisville, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Unlike before SMU's previous game, Johnson's status is much more promising this time around. Unless the running back suffers a setback between now and Saturday, he is expected to log his first carries since Week 4.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Romello Brinson - Status week-to-week Brinson is week-to-week due to a knee injury, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The knee injury indicates why Brinson did not play during SMU's latest game. So now, his availability status is questionable as the Mustangs prepare to play at Louisville on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

SMU LB Kobe Wilson earns ACC weekly honors after 82-yard pick six vs. Florida State SMU's Kobe Wilson was named ACC linebacker of the week for his performance against Florida State.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

RJ Maryland - Scores twice in win Maryland recorded three receptions (on four targets) for 30 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 42-16 win versus Florida State.

Impact Maryland hadn't logged a palatable fantasy outing since his Week 0 explosion, but the tight end finally found the end zone once again in Week 5. His four targets were also the most he's seen since the opener, and if Maryland's increased production coincides with quarterback Kevin Jennings' increased production - both played very well against FSU - the tight end could be in line for better numbers as the season wears on.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Hudson - Scores in demolition of FSU Hudson reeled in all three targets for 58 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-16 victory versus Florida State.

Impact Hudson had his biggest receiving output on the season against the Seminoles. He's now scored a touchdown in back-to-back weeks, and remains a big-play threat for this SMU offense with quarterback Kevin Jennings at the helm.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Bailey - Hauls in 65 yards Bailey caught 2 of 3 targets for 65 yards during Saturday's 42-16 win against Florida State.

Impact Bailey had his biggest yardage output of the season against Florida State. With just six targets in the past two games combined, he shouldn't be expected to light up the stat sheet for SMU, but he remains a consistently involved receiver in this offense.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brashard Smith - Dangerous by air and ground Smith logged 17 carries for 129 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 3 of 4 targets for 50 yards during Saturday's 42-16 victory against Florida State.

Impact Smith paced SMU's backfield in a dominant win over Florida State. The large lead allowed the tailback to rack up 17 carries, and he also proved dangerous as a receiver. Smith will remain an excellent play in fantasy as long as he continues to dominate the carries and offer value as a pass-catcher.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Jennings - Tosses three touchdowns in win Jennings was 16-for-23 passing for 254 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 42-16 win against Florida State. He also had nine rushes for 12 yards.

Impact Jennings continued to be a highly efficient passer for the Mustangs, but the exciting aspect of his performance against Florida State is that he tossed for 254 yards. He hadn't previously topped 150 yards passing this season. Jennings has firm control of the QB1 role in Dallas and he appears to only be getting better week in and week out.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Why SMU should keep making tight end RJ Maryland a factor vs. ACC opponents SMU tight end RJ Maryland had two touchdowns in SMU's 42-16 win over Florida State.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Kevin Jennings (3 TDs), SMU drub Florida State in ACC debut Kevin Jennings completed 16 of 23 passes for 254 yards and threw three touchdown passes to lead host SMU to a 42-16 win over Florida State o...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

SMU dominates struggling Florida State 42-16 to win its ACC debut

Kevin Jennings passed for a career-high three touchdowns and Kobe Wilson returned one of three SMU interceptions 82 yards for a score as the Mustangs beat Florida State 42-16 in th...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

SMU without running back LJ Johnson Jr. for ACC opener vs. Florida State SMU had to play without running back LJ Johnson Jr. Saturday vs. Florida State.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

What channel is Florida State vs. SMU game today (9/28/24)? FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV, Channel for college football, Week 5 The Florida State Seminoles, led by quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei, face the SMU Mustangs led by quarterback Kevin Jennings on Saturday, Sept....

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • NJ.COM

LJ Johnson Jr. - Won't play Saturday Johnson (concussion) is out for Saturday's game against Florida State, Jacob Richman of TheLoneStarLive.com reports.

Impact The absence of Johnson is a huge blow for SMU's backfield. Expect more looks for Roderick Daniels, who primarily operates as a receiver, and Derrick McFall, with Brashard Smith being the top option in the rushing attack. Johnson's next chance to play will come against Florida State on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

What channel is Florida State vs SMU on today? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 5 ACC game What channel is the Florida State vs SMU game on today? How to watch ACC matchup, including time, TV schedule, live streaming info and game...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • JACKSONVILLE.COM

How to Watch SMU vs. Florida State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 28, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the SMU Mustangs vs. Florida State Seminoles game, Saturday, Sept. 28.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • DATA SKRIVE

Florida State football vs. SMU prediction: Will the Seminoles get two wins in a row? Florida State football vs. SMU game predictions | Can the Seminoles make it two wins in a row on the road in Dallas?

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • TALLAHASSEE.COM

FSU football vs. SMU prediction: High powered SMU offense a big threat to the Seminoles Florida State football vs. SMU score prediction and analysis. Can the Seminoles get a second win in a row, or will the team tumble to 1-4?

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • TALLAHASSEE.COM

WATCH: Florida State football prepares for SMU during Wednesday's practice Florida State football returns for Wednesday's practice as it prepares for SMU on Saturday. Here are the highlights.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • TALLAHASSEE.COM

WATCH: FSU football head coach Mike Norvell talks SMU game, impacts of Hurricane Helene FSU football head coach Mike Norvell talks SMU game, impacts of Hurricane Helene

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • TALLAHASSEE.COM

College football Week 5 predictions: Picks for 20 games, including SMU-Florida State, more Panelists from The Dallas Morning News, The Ticket and NBC5 select outcomes for games, straight and against the spread.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

SMU vs. Florida State Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 28, 2024

Preview the Sept. 28 matchup between the SMU Mustangs and Florida State Seminoles with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • DATA SKRIVE

LJ Johnson Jr. - Status day-to-day Johnson is day-to-day due to a concussion, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact According to an earlier announcement from Assimakopoulos, Johnson suffered his concussion during the Mustangs' game Saturday against TCU. Once again and unsurprisingly, they will monitor him daily before their next matchup. Currently, it is scheduled for Sept. 28 against Florida State.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylan Knighton - Out for season Knighton (knee) underwent a season-ending knee surgery on Monday, Billy Embody of On3.com reports.

Impact Knighton, who sustained a knee injury that forced his exit in Week 2 against BYU, will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season after undergoing a season-ending surgery. The 5-foot-10 senior was expected to handle a large role for the Mustangs this season after totaling 745 yards and seven touchdowns on 136 carries with SMU last season. In Knighton's absence Brashard Smith will lead SMU's backfield with LJ Johnson Jr. and Derrick McFall set to make contributions.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zane Minors - DNP vs. TCU Minors (lower body) did not play during SMU's 66-42 win Saturday against TCU.

Impact Minors sat out once again, this time without a publicized update concerning his lower body's status. He will be out until further notice.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE