SMU Routs Virginia Tech 51-28 Behind Jennings
Kevin Jennings threw for 350 yards and four touchdowns as SMU stays unbeaten at home in the ACC.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
SMU defeated Virginia Tech 51-28 on Friday night, with quarterback Kevin Jennings throwing for 350 yards and four touchdowns. SMU scored on each of its first eight drives and totaled 569 yards, a season high.
Why it matters
The win lifts SMU to 7-2 overall and 5-2 in ACC play while extending its perfect 12-0 record in ACC home games. For Virginia Tech, the loss drops the team to 6-3 overall and 3-3 in conference play.
Jennings' 350 passing yards and four touchdowns, with three going to Yamir Knight for 103 receiving yards, anchored SMU's offense. SMU has recorded 151 sacks since the start of 2023, a figure that is not directly compared to Virginia Tech's totals in the extraction.
The players
SMU
Southern Methodist University is a private research university in Dallas that competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university in Blacksburg, Virginia, and a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Kevin Jennings
Kevin Jennings is the SMU quarterback who threw for 350 yards and four touchdowns in the win over Virginia Tech.
Yamir Knight
Yamir Knight is an SMU receiver who caught three of Jennings' four touchdown passes in the game.
The details
SMU scored on each of its first eight drives, including a 12-yard Dramekco Green touchdown run to open the scoring. Marques White forced a fumble by swatting the ball from Ethan Grunkemeyer's hands, and Jennings threw a 46-yard touchdown to Knight on the next snap. Brendan Baird made three field goals of 47, 26 and 50 yards.
Timeline
Friday night: SMU defeats Virginia Tech 51-28.
Nov. 14: Virginia Tech hosts Stanford.
Nov. 14: SMU plays its home finale against Wake Forest.
Season Trajectory
SMU's 19-4 ACC record since joining the league and its 12-0 home mark in conference play show a team building consistent conference success. The 51-28 win strengthens its position in the ACC race while Virginia Tech's 3-3 conference mark leaves it chasing a stronger finish.
SMU's 12-0 home record in ACC play means its remaining home game against Wake Forest on Nov. 14 is a key opportunity to extend that streak. For fantasy managers, Jennings' four-touchdown outing and Knight's three scoring catches are the most immediately relevant production from this game.
The takeaway
SMU's offense produced at a high level across all four quarters, combining efficient quarterback play with a consistent running game. That balance is the clearest signal of where the team stands heading into its final stretch of ACC games.
What happens next
Virginia Tech hosts Stanford on Nov. 14, and SMU plays its home finale against Wake Forest the same day.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see Dallas Football coverage.
