Virginia quarterback Tony Muskett, left, reaches out to score a touchdown as Notre Dame safety Kennedy Urlacher (23) and Notre Dame safety Tae Johnson, bottom, pursue during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in South Bend, Ind.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) -- Kevin Jennings plays quarterback away from the spotlight of the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten. His season numbers aren't gaudy because it took him three games to win the starting job. His SMU Mustangs haven't played in many prime TV windows this year.

So what's keeping Jennings from staying under the radar nationally? Former Alabama coach Nick Saban repeatedly heaps praise on him during ESPN's "College GameDay."

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