SMU MUSTANGS NEWS

Jaylan Knighton - Expected to play vs. SMU Knighton (undisclosed) is expected to return this week for the Mustangs when they host BYU on Friday night, Lia Assimakopoulos of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Knighton didn't play in SMU's Week 1 blowout of Houston Christian, and only logged four carries in the Week 0 opener against Nevada. Still, the tailback is set to make his return against BYU, where he'll look to get more involved in the Mustangs' rushing attack.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Kevin Jennings - Playing time will continue Jennings will continue to get reps at quarterback for the Mustangs, per Jacob Richman of LoneStarLive.com.

Impact Jennings actually out-played the "starter" Preston Stone in Week 1 against Houston Christian. The quarterback threw 14 passes while Stone only thew nine, and Jennings' rushing ability was on full display as well with 54 yards and a score. This is one of the most intriguing quarterback situations in the country, as both players appear capable and head coach Rhett Lashlee can't seem to commit to one, even though he maintains that Stone is the starter.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Stone - 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylan Knighton - DNP vs. Houston Christian Knighton (undisclosed) did not play during SMU's 59-7 win Saturday against Houston Christian.

Impact According to Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News, an undisclosed injury prevented Knighton from being available Saturday. On the plus side, he could have played if needed. So despite an injury, his availability status is probable for SMU's next game.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylan Knighton - DNP vs. Houston Christian Knighton (undisclosed) did not play during SMU's 59-7 win Saturday against Houston Christian.

Impact According to Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News, an undisclosed injury prevented Knighton from being available Saturday. On the plus side, he could have played if needed. So despite an injury, his availability status is probable for SMU's next game.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Maryland - Quiet performance in Week 1 Maryland totaled one reception (on two targets) for 11 yards during Saturday's 59-7 victory versus Houston Christian.

Impact After a dominant output in Week 0, Maryland was much quieter in SMU's evisceration of Houston Christian. It's hard to take much stock in target shares and overall performances in a blowout, but Maryland's Week 0 brilliance may have been more of a flash in the pan.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Maryland - Quiet performance in Week 1 Maryland totaled one reception (on two targets) for 11 yards during Saturday's 59-7 victory versus Houston Christian.

Impact After a dominant output in Week 0, Maryland was much quieter in SMU's evisceration of Houston Christian. It's hard to take much stock in target shares and overall performances in a blowout, but Maryland's Week 0 brilliance may have been more of a flash in the pan.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Collin Rogers - Flawless in blowout Rogers connected on 1-for-1 field-goal attempts and 4-for-4 point-after tries during Saturday's 59-7 victory versus Houston Christian.

Impact Rogers was perfect in SMU's easy win against overmatched Houston Christian. It won't come as easy next week against BYU.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Collin Rogers - Flawless in blowout Rogers connected on 1-for-1 field-goal attempts and 4-for-4 point-after tries during Saturday's 59-7 victory versus Houston Christian.

Impact Rogers was perfect in SMU's easy win against overmatched Houston Christian. It won't come as easy next week against BYU.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Hudson - Scores in quiet performance Hudson hauled in all two targets for 34 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-7 victory against Houston Christian.

Impact SMU didn't need any dominant individual performances as they demolished Houston Christian. Thus, don't be alarmed by Hudson's relative lack of targets. He'll remain one of the Mustangs' top receiving options until further notice.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Hudson - Scores in quiet performance Hudson hauled in all two targets for 34 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-7 victory against Houston Christian.

Impact SMU didn't need any dominant individual performances as they demolished Houston Christian. Thus, don't be alarmed by Hudson's relative lack of targets. He'll remain one of the Mustangs' top receiving options until further notice.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Key'Shawn Smith - Scores on lone touch Smith reeled in their only target for 35 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-7 win over Houston Christian.

Impact Smith was only targeted once, but he turned that into a 35-yard touchdown catch. That should garner him more looks as the season wears on, but its not all that encouraging that in a blowout win, the receiver was only targeted once. Still, Smith should remain a big-play threat for the Mustangs moving forward if not a consistently reliable fantasy option.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Key'Shawn Smith - Scores on lone touch Smith reeled in their only target for 35 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-7 win over Houston Christian.

Impact Smith was only targeted once, but he turned that into a 35-yard touchdown catch. That should garner him more looks as the season wears on, but its not all that encouraging that in a blowout win, the receiver was only targeted once. Still, Smith should remain a big-play threat for the Mustangs moving forward if not a consistently reliable fantasy option.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Bailey - Catches touchdown in blowout win Bailey reeled in 4 of 6 targets for 59 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-7 victory versus Houston Christian.

Impact Bailey scored during SMU's blowout win over Houston Christian. His six targets were a big total for him, but don't expect this kind of performance regularly from the receiver who's still rather buried on the Mustangs' depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Bailey - Catches touchdown in blowout win Bailey reeled in 4 of 6 targets for 59 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-7 victory versus Houston Christian.

Impact Bailey scored during SMU's blowout win over Houston Christian. His six targets were a big total for him, but don't expect this kind of performance regularly from the receiver who's still rather buried on the Mustangs' depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

LJ Johnson Jr. - Solid day in blowout Johnson Jr. recorded eight rushes for 50 yards and hauled in their only target for six yards during Saturday's 59-7 victory versus Houston Christian.

Impact Johnson ran the ball just eight times, as SMU had no issue handling Houston Christian in a big-time blowout. Johnson and Brashard Smith are still the top dogs in this backfield, with Smith holding the slight edge currently.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

LJ Johnson Jr. - Solid day in blowout Johnson Jr. recorded eight rushes for 50 yards and hauled in their only target for six yards during Saturday's 59-7 victory versus Houston Christian.

Impact Johnson ran the ball just eight times, as SMU had no issue handling Houston Christian in a big-time blowout. Johnson and Brashard Smith are still the top dogs in this backfield, with Smith holding the slight edge currently.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick McFall - Makes collegiate debut McFall accrued 16 carries for 69 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-7 win versus Houston Christian.

Impact McFall managed to make his collegiate debut in SMU's blowout Week 1 win. The true freshman handled 16 carries for 69 yards. It wasn't the most efficient performance, but the fact that the coaching staff wanted to get such an extended look at a true freshman bodes well for McFall's future. He likely won't see that many carries in a competitive game, but the overall the tailback made a good impression.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick McFall - Makes collegiate debut McFall accrued 16 carries for 69 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-7 win versus Houston Christian.

Impact McFall managed to make his collegiate debut in SMU's blowout Week 1 win. The true freshman handled 16 carries for 69 yards. It wasn't the most efficient performance, but the fact that the coaching staff wanted to get such an extended look at a true freshman bodes well for McFall's future. He likely won't see that many carries in a competitive game, but the overall the tailback made a good impression.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brashard Smith - Tops 100 yards in Week 1 Smith logged nine rushes for 108 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 59-7 win versus Houston Christian.

Impact Smith ran for a highly efficient 108 yards on nine carries. The halfback could've piled on a much higher rushing total, but SMU was playing a severely overmatched Houston Christian squad. That allowed SMU's backup tailback Derrick McFall to rack up 16 carries in his stead, but Smith should still be the clear top back in this room.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brashard Smith - Tops 100 yards in Week 1 Smith logged nine rushes for 108 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 59-7 win versus Houston Christian.

Impact Smith ran for a highly efficient 108 yards on nine carries. The halfback could've piled on a much higher rushing total, but SMU was playing a severely overmatched Houston Christian squad. That allowed SMU's backup tailback Derrick McFall to rack up 16 carries in his stead, but Smith should still be the clear top back in this room.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Stone - 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Stone - 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE