<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4VZbHP_0vKePmSD00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4VZbHP_0vKePmSD00" width="912" height="513" > As the <a href="https://www.si.com/college/smu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> SMU Mustangs </a> prepare to face off against the BYU Cougars, several key players on the SMU roster have the potential to make a significant impact on the game's outcome. From offensive playmakers to defensive stalwarts, these Mustangs will need to be at their best to secure a victory against a team that the Mustangs have never beaten. Let's take a closer look at five SMU players to watch for this home matchup. MORE: <a href="https://www.si.com/college/smu/football/how-to-watch-smu-vs-byu-live-stream-tv-channel-time-01j6tbqhysvd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How to watch SMU vs. BYU: Live stream, TV channel, Time </a><hr><h2> QB Preston Stone </h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0vBpJ7_0vKePmSD00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0vBpJ7_0vKePmSD00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> Stone had a somewhat shaky start to the season, but showed his ability to come through in the clutch during the Mustangs' Week 0 comeback win. While he shared snaps with Kevin Jennings in Week 1, Stone appears to be the primary quarterback. A strong performance against a formidable BYU team would solidify his position as QB1 and quiet any concerns about Jennings potentially taking over. <hr><h2> TE RJ Maryland </h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1locUp_0vKePmSD00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1locUp_0vKePmSD00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> After being named ACC Player of the Week for his dominant performance against Nevada, tight end RJ Maryland had a relatively quiet game last week against HCU, being held to just one catch for 11 yards. It's likely best to not expect that in a game where the lights will be brighter against a more formidable opponent the offense will certainly need Maryland at his best against a team that ranked bottom half in passing yards allowed in the Big 12 last season. <hr><h2> RB Brashard Smith </h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4OkXIP_0vKePmSD00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4OkXIP_0vKePmSD00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Sam Navarro-Imagn Images </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> So far this season when running back Brashard Smith has the football it most likely leads to a scoring play or a big play. Through two weeks of play it's clear that the Miami transfer is the featured back among a crowded backfield. As the Mustangs' leading rusher, Smith's explosiveness and vision make him a threat to break a big play every time he touches the ball. <hr><h2> QB Kevin Jennings </h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2HKKuG_0vKePmSD00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2HKKuG_0vKePmSD00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Stephen Lew-Imagn Images </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> Head Coach Rhett Lashlee reassured earlier this week that Preston Stone is still the Mustangs' <a href="https://www.si.com/college/smu/football/rhett-lashlee-looks-ahead-to-byu-matchup-addresses-team-progress-01j6we8w8ya1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> starting quarterback </a> going into this short week. While Stone remains leading the way, Kevin Jennings has also shown flashes of brilliance. If Stone struggles, Jennings could provide a spark off the bench with his dual-threat abilities. Through two games, Jennings has gone 14/19 for 202 yards and one touchdown, and has also contributed with 6 carries for 58 yards and an additional touchdown. The bright side to all this is that the Mustangs have a pair of signal callers they feel both confident in. <hr><h2> S Isaiah Nwokobia </h2><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ⭐️Week 0 Defensive Player of the Week⭐️ Isaiah Nwokobia ( <a href="https://twitter.com/SMUFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> @SMUFB </a> ) -13 Tackles -8 Solos <a href="https://t.co/l5ol6jav8t" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/l5ol6jav8t </a> — Just Means Less ACC (@FQACC) <a href="https://twitter.com/FQACC/status/1828156706360021053?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> August 26, 2024 </a></blockquote></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> A tackling machine, Nwokobia is the Mustangs' leading tackler. His ability to read plays and flow to the ball will be crucial for stopping BYU's offense. Nwokobia has been a force early going, leading the Mustangs with 15 tackles and a tackle for loss in just two games. 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5 Mustangs to watch in Week 2 vs. BYU

Keep an eye on these 5 Mustangs for Friday nights home matchup against BYU.

5 Mustangs to watch in Week 2 vs. BYU

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