Matthew Hibner News, Rumors, Updates - SMU Mustangs

SMU Upsets No. 21 Arizona in Holiday Bowl, Snaps 5-Game Postseason Losing Streak

Quarterback Kevin Jennings threw for 278 yards, highlighted by an 80-yard completion on the second play from scrimmage, to lead the Mustangs...

JANUARY 3 • FOX SPORTS

SMU Upsets No. 21 Arizona in Holiday Bowl, Snaps 5-Game Postseason Losing Streak

Jennings throws for 278 yards to lead SMU to 24-19 Holiday Bowl win over No. 21 Arizona

Kevin Jennings threw for 278 yards, highlighted by an 80-yard completion on a razzle-dazzle play on the second play from scrimmage, and SMU beat No. 21 Arizona 24-19 in the Holiday...

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Stands out in regular-season finale Hibner recorded five receptions (on seven targets) for 87 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-35 defeat versus California.

Impact Hibner totaled 15 catches for 133 yards and two touchdowns in his first eight games this season. He closed out the campaign on a high note, catching 14 passes for 218 yards and a pair of touchdowns across his final four contests. He'll look to add to those totals in SMU's bowl game.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Jennings throws for 3 TDs; SMU rolls past BC 45-13 in Eagles' Red Bandana Game

Kevin Jennings threw for three touchdowns and 326 yards to carry SMU to a 45-13 victory over Boston College on Saturday, spoiling the Eagles’ annual Red Bandana Game and sending th...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to play versus Miami Hibner (undisclosed) is set to play in Saturday's game versus Miami, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hibner is set to suit up for Saturday's game versus Miami after being listed as questionable on the team's injury report. He has caught 15 passes for 133 yards and two touchdowns this season, so he will likely be involved versus the Hurricanes.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Hibner (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Miami.

Impact Hibner popped up on Thursday's injury report and his status for Saturday's game is now in question. It's currently unclear what injury he is dealing with. He has caught 15 passes (on 23 targets) for 133 yards and two touchdowns through eight games this season, so his services would be missed if he can't play.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Jennings throws 2 TD passes as SMU avenges ACC title game loss to Clemson, 35-24

Kevin Jennings threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns, Chris Johnson Jr. scored on a game-clinching 6-yard touchdown run and SMU defeated Clemson 35-24 on Saturday to avenge last y...

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Catches one pass in opener Hibner had one reception (on two targets) for negative two yards during Saturday's 42-13 win against East Texas A&M.

Impact Hibner was listed as the Mustangs' starting tight end for Saturday's game, but caught one of two targets for negative two yards. Hibner totaled 24 catches for 368 yards and four touchdowns last season, though most of his production came after tight end RJ Maryland suffered a torn ACL. Maryland, who's now listed on the depth chart as a wide receiver, caught three passes Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as starter Hibner is listed as a starter for SMU's upcoming game Saturday against Texas A&M-Commerce, Billy Embody of On3.com reports.

Impact Hibner will look to build on his breakout 2024 season, during which he logged 24 receptions for 368 yards and four touchdowns. Even though RJ Maryland provides SMU strong depth at tight end to possibly counteract Hibner, the Mustangs list him as a wide receiver, so they could make it work with using both of them together.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores in ACC title game Hibner gathered in 5 of 6 targets for 69 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-31 loss versus Clemson.

Impact Hibner once again proved to be a viable receiving threat in the continued absence of star tight end RJ Maryland. He now has back-to-back games with five receptions, and should continue to be heavily featured in the Mustangs' diverse passing attack in SMU's College Football Playoff game against Penn State on Dec. 21.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reliable target vs. Cal Hibner reeled in all five targets for 48 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-6 win against California.

Impact Hibner continued to be an extremely reliable receiver in the absence of RJ Maryland, as he reeled in all five of his targets after corralling three of his four targets last week. The tight end also now has a touchdown in two consecutive games, and will look to continue to be a factor in the SMU offense in the ACC title game against Clemson.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone again Hibner recorded three receptions (on four targets) for 35 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-7 win over Virginia.

Impact Hibner didn't log a catch last week, but the tight end bounced back by scoring his second touchdown of the season on three catches. Hibner doesn't figure to be a weekly play in fantasy, but on days like Saturday where the SMU offense has no issue rolling over a hapless defense, the tight end could get involved.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes full advantage of bigger role Hibner hauled in all three targets for 108 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-25 win versus Pittsburgh.

Impact Hibner saw his opportunities increase exponentially with the season-ending injury to RJ Maryland, and he certainly made the most of them. Hibner caught every pass that was thrown his way and made big play after big play to the tune of 108 yards and a score. Maryland had proven to be a big-play threat, but Hibner filled right in and performed extremely well. In the two games without Maryland, Hibner has seven catches for 147 yards and a score.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How SMU plans to use Michigan transfer Matthew Hibner and star TE RJ Maryland SMU added a key transfer at tight end in Matthew Hibner while returning RJ Maryland.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

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SMU Upsets No. 21 Arizona in Holiday Bowl, Snaps 5-Game Postseason Losing Streak

Jennings throws for 278 yards to lead SMU to 24-19 Holiday Bowl win over No. 21 Arizona

Kevin Jennings throws for 3 TDs; SMU rolls past BC 45-13 in Eagles' Red Bandana Game

Kevin Jennings throws 2 TD passes as SMU avenges ACC title game loss to Clemson, 35-24

Players to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference next season