FORT WORTH, Texas (Davey O'Brien Foundation/SMU) – SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings has been named to the Davey O'Brien Award Great 8, the Davey O'Brien Foundation announced on Monday.

Jennings earns this accolade after leading the Mustangs to a 26-20 overtime victory over No. 10 Miami. The quarterback recorded a career-high 365 passing yards, going 29-44 and throwing a 28-yard touchdown pass to Yamir Knight in a single-play drive. He also rushed for a touchdown in the historic victory.

 The redshirt junior was also selected to the Manning Award Stars of the Week earlier 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 Hurricanes, the quarterback now ranks fifth in SMU history for career passing yards (6,552) and career total offensive yards (7,080).

The Texas native currently ranks in the top 12 in FBS in three categories, placing seventh in passing yards (2,484), 10th in completions per game (23.33) and 12th in passing yards per game (276.0), all good for second in the ACC. With Jennings at the helm, the Mustangs' passing offense ranks 23rd in the nation (277.0). 

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.