VIRGINIA FOOTBALL Virginia football's defense will try to stop 'unbelievable' SMU QB Kevin Jennings GREG MADIA The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress Oct 14, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 Updated 2 hrs ago 0 1 of 3 SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings (center) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against UC Davis at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in September. Ron Jenkins/Getty Images North America/TNS Southern Methodist quarterback Kevin Jennings throws a pass against Arizona during the Trust & Will Holiday Bowl in January at Snapdragon Stadium. Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images North America/TNS Virginia quarterback Beau Pribula prepares to throw a pass against Syracuse on Saturday at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville. 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