Kevin Jennings, SMU, criticized by CFB fans for three INTs in the first half against Penn State in CFP | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors
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Kevin Jennings, SMU, criticized by CFB fans for three INTs in the first half against Penn State in CFP | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 21: Kevin Jennings #7 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs warms up before a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Playoff First Round Game at Beaver Stadium on December 21, 2024 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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The College Football Playoff spotlight is proving extremely bright for SMU and quarterback Kevin Jennings.

Jennings finished the first half 9 of 19 for 77 yards and three interceptions against Penn State, two of which were returned for touchdowns, to help the Nittany Lions take a commanding 28-0 lead at the break.

The first interception came when Jennings seemed to expect Brashard Smith to run a different route than he did, giving Dominic DeLuca an easy pick-six.

Jennings’ second pick-six seemed like he simply didn’t recognize that Tony Rojas was wearing a Penn State jersey.

Adam Kramer @Barrels of eggs

With all due respect, this is one of the worst throws I’ve ever made.

DeLuca got his second interception of the game deep in Penn State territory with a batted pass that Jennings responded to angrily after the Nittany Lions linebacker was tackled.

Fan reaction to Jennings’ sad half was about what you’d expect, with plenty of jokes and memes, but also some sympathy for how bad things got.

Pat Forde @ByPatForde

For Jennings, this is painful to watch.

Your favorite sportsbook’s favorite sportsbook @FIVESTARINVEGAS

I really like Kevin Jennings.
He has a bright future.
He will have SMU back in the playoffs before he leaves.
But right now he doesn’t have the manpower or confidence to beat that kind of defense on the road

This article will be updated shortly to provide further information and analysis.

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