TYLER, Texas (SPORTyler/SMU) – SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings has been selected as an honorable mention for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Player of the Week, the organization announced on Tuesday.
Jennings earned this accolade after leading the Mustangs to a commanding 38-6 defeat over ACC opponent Louisville. His 303-passing-yard performance consisted of three passing touchdowns and one rushing. This was Jennings' third consecutive 300-yard game. The victory brings SMU to an 8-3 record along with a 6-1 conference mark.
The redshirt junior was also selected to the Manning Award Stars of the Week and to the Davey O'Brien Great 8 on Monday.
Efficient at spreading the offense, Jennings has thrown to at least seven receivers in each game this season. After the win over the Cardinals, the quarterback now ranks second in SMU history for career passing yards (7,181) and career total offensive yards (7,712).
The Texas native currently ranks in the top 12 in FBS in four categories, placing ninth in passing yards (3,113), ninth in passing yards per game (283.0), 10th in completions per game (23.18) and 12th in passing touchdowns (24). With Jennings at the helm, the Mustangs' passing offense ranks 14th in the nation (286.5).
The quarterback earned this weekly accolade earlier this season after SMU's 31-18 victory over Syracuse on Oct. 4. Prior to the beginning of the season, Jennings was selected for multiple honors, including spots on the Maxwell Award Watch List, the Johnny Unitas Gold Arm Award Watch List, the Davey O'Brien Award Watch List, the Manning Award Watch List and the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List.
The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, announced in 2012 by the Tyler Chamber and SPORTyler, recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football who also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Earl Campbell: integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community, and tenacity; specifically tenacity to persist and determination to overcome adversity and injury in pursuit of reaching goals.
The nominee must meet one or more of the following criteria: Played football and graduated from a Texas High School and/or is playing at a four-year D1 Texas college.
In addition, the organization also awards player of the week honors to individuals across the state with standout performances on a given week.
