Kevin Jennings was nearly flawless as No. 17 SMU blasted UC Davis 56-10 to move to 2-0 on the 2026 season. Jennings completed 14 of 16 passes for 337 yards and five touchdowns as the Mustangs piled up 547 total yards and overwhelmed UC Davis after a scoreless first quarter.

In this SMU football recap, we break down Jennings’ huge night, the Mustangs’ explosive passing attack, the defense holding UC Davis to just 233 total yards, and why this dominant win matters after SMU’s season-opening victory at Florida State.

Is Kevin Jennings becoming one of the most dangerous quarterbacks in college football? And just how high is the ceiling for SMU this season?
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