SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings sidelined by jammed finger in practice
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings has been limited in practice due to a jammed finger on his throwing hand, which he injured in a locker room door incident. Coach Rhett Lashlee reassured that Jennings will be ready for the season opener against Florida State on September 7, with adequate time for recovery leading up to the game. Jennings, a key player for the Mustangs, has thrown for over 7,700 yards during his career and is involved in a Heisman Trophy campaign this summer. Redshirt freshman Ty Hawkins will take additional reps with the first-team offense in Jennings' absence.
- •Kevin Jennings has a jammed finger and is limited in fall camp.
- •Lashlee says there are no long-term concerns about Jennings' injury.
- •SMU opens the season against Florida State on September 7.
- •Redshirt freshman Ty Hawkins is practicing with the first-team offense.
- •Jennings has led SMU to the College Football Playoff in 2024.
- 12:07 AMESPN NCAAF — SMU's Jennings limited in camp with jammed finger
- 10:37 PMYahoo Sports — SMU QB Kevin Jennings limited in practice by jammed finger, but no concerns about season opener
"SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings has a jammed finger on his throwing hand that will limit him in fall camp for the next week or two, though there are no concerns about his availability for the season opener. Coach Rhett Lashlee said Monday, four weeks before the Mustangs open at Florida State on Sept. 7, that Jennings will have plenty of time to prepare and be ready for that Atlantic Coast Conference game in prime time on the Labor Day holiday. Jennings jammed his finger in a door in the locker room on Friday.
"SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings has a jammed finger on his throwing hand that will limit him in camp, though there are no concerns about his availability for the season opener at Florida State Sept. 7, Mustangs coach Rhett Lashlee told reporters on Monday.
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External links- ESPN NCAAFAug 11, 2026, 12:07 AMSMU's Jennings limited in camp with jammed finger
SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings has a jammed finger on his throwing hand that will limit him in camp, though there are no concerns about his availability for the season opener at Florida State Sept. 7, Mustangs coach Rhett Lashlee told reporters on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 10:37 PMSMU QB Kevin Jennings limited in practice by jammed finger, but no concerns about season opener
SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings has a jammed finger on his throwing hand that will limit him in fall camp for the next week or two, though there are no concerns about his availability for the season opener. Coach Rhett Lashlee said Monday, four weeks before the Mustangs open at Florida State on Sept. 7, that Jennings will have plenty of time to prepare and be ready for that Atlantic Coast Conference game in prime time on the Labor Day holiday. Jennings jammed his finger in a door in the locker room on Friday.
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