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Rhett Lashlee calls out Danny Kanell for leaving Kevin Jennings off top 10 QB list
- SMU coach Rhett Lashlee accused Danny Kanell of omitting Kevin Jennings from a top 10 returning QBs list for 2026.
- Lashlee said Jennings carried SMU on offense and made a big jump from his first year to last year.
- Jennings threw for a career-high 3,641 yards with 26 TDs and 66.1% accuracy in 2025.
- Lashlee hopes Jennings earns more offseason respect as a top 10 QB and Heisman contender.
- Lashlee pointed to an challenging 2026 schedule featuring Florida State, Louisville, and Notre Dame as Jennings’ opportunities.
- Jennings’ 2025 season included a two-minute drive loss in the ACC title game that affected perception.
- Jennings added four rushing touchdowns in addition to his passing stats in 2025.
- Lashlee cited Jennings as a multi-year performer deserving higher recognition beyond brand-name biases.
- Lashlee emphasized Jennings could be a top 10 QB and Heisman contender with more support.
- The discussion occurred during a Sirius XM appearance where Lashlee spoke out.
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