Nick Saban Doesn't Hesitate When Naming College Football's Most Underrated Player

All-time great college football coach Nick Saban is an elite evaluator of talent. So when the seven-time National Champion gives you his vote of confidence, that means something. During Saturday's edition of ESPN's "College GameDay," the coach-turned-analyst praised SMU Mustangs quarterback Kevin Jennings for his impressive play so far this season.

In fact, Saban went as far as to dub Jennings the "most underrated" player in college football. "SMU's quarterback, Kevin Jennings, may be the most underrated player in the country," Saban said. "This guy leads the ACC in passing efficiency.



All these good quarterbacks we talk about in the ACC, he's been the most productive. He's a dual-threat guy and he can beat you run and pass." “Kevin Jennings may be the most underrated player in the country.

” Coach Saban with some high praise for QB1 🗣️ (via @CollegeGameDay ) pic.twitter.com/MLlLV0rk4n Jennings has been excellent through the Mustangs' 7-1 start to the season.

The red-shirt sophomore quarterback has 1,594 yards, 10 touchdowns and five interceptions with a 64.3 completion percentage. He also leads Division I football with an impressive 14.

5 yards per completion. As mentioned by Saban, Jennings is also a weapon in the rushing game. He's taken 67 carries for 321 yards and three touchdowns in 2024.

Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Jennings and the No. 20 Mustangs are set to face off against the undefeated, No. 18 Pittsburgh Panthers in a highly-anticipated ACC matchup on Saturday night.

The game will kickoff at 8 p.m. EST.

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