Yamir Knight News, Rumors, Updates - SMU Mustangs

Tops century mark in Holiday Bowl Knight reeled in seven of eight targets for 104 yards during Friday's 24-19 Holiday Bowl win against Arizona.

Impact Knight had a relatively muted first nine weeks of the season, accruing 26 catches for 251 yards and two touchdowns. However, he really turned it up a notch over the final five contests, amassing 288 grabs for 386 yards and three touchdowns to finish the season with a final line of 54/637/5. Knight has one more season of eligibility at his disposal and should be a fixture in the Mustangs' offense again in 2026, assuming he sticks around.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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

Set to go for Week 14 Knight (toe) is set to go for Saturday's game at California, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Barring a toe setback, Knight will play in the SMU-California game. He battled turf toe, but it is not expected to cause any absences on his part. That means Knight can try to prolong his touchdown streak, built off three consecutive games in which he logged a TD. The wide receiver recorded 17 receptions for 253 yards during said three-game span.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 14 Knight (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at California.

Impact The questionable tag means a decision on Knight's status will be made closer to Saturday's kickoff, but not having him would be a huge blow for the Mustangs. Knight has found the end zone in each of his last three games, a span where he's caught 17 of 20 targets for 253 yards while averaging 14.9 yards per catch.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps TD streak alive Knight caught all six targets for 44 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-6 win against Louisville.

Impact Knight has scored a touchdown in three consecutive games after logging just two scores in his first 8 games of the campaign. During that three-game stretch, Knight has caught 17 of 20 targets for 253 yards. On the year, he's caught 43 passes for 504 yards. His five receiving touchdowns are tied for the team high.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Jennings accounts for 4 TDs in SMU's victory over Louisville to keep ACC title hopes alive

SMU is still in contention to reach another ACC title game after Kevin Jennings accounted for four touchdowns in a 38-6 win over Louisville

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Goes off against BC Knight compiled seven receptions (on nine targets) for 162 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-13 win over Boston College.

Impact Knight's season high in receiving yards before Saturday's game was 69 yards. He doubled that mark, and then some, while also setting a season high in receptions and tying his best in targets. The wideout has totaled 37 catches for 460 yards and four touchdowns this season.

NOVEMBER 10, 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

Scores in Week 10 Knight tallied four receptions (on five targets) for 47 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 26-20 overtime victory versus Miami (FL).

Impact Knight went through a three-game stretch from Weeks 3-6 when he averaged 4.7 receptions, 7.0 targets and 58.3 receiving yards while totaling two touchdowns. He went through a three-game rut afterward, when he totaled 12 targets and 77 receiving yards. Knight broke out of the dry spell in Week 10 and reeled in his third touchdown of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 10 Miami's margin for error is gone after critical mistakes in 26-20 OT loss to SMU

No. 10 Miami doesn't have any more margin for error after the second loss in three weeks for the Hurricanes

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Another strong performance Knight posted five receptions (on six targets) for 41 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-18 win versus Syracuse.

Impact Knight has caught at least four passes in three straight contests, topping the 40-yard mark in each game. He's also scored a touchdown in back-to-back outings. On the year, Knight has caught 17 of 27 targets for 174 yards and two scores.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Jennings passes for career-high 4 TDs, as SMU beats Syracuse 31-18

Kevin Jennings passed for 285 yards and a career-high four touchdowns as SMU beat Syracuse 31-18 in the Mustangs’ ACC opener

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

First TD of 2025 Knight tallied five receptions (on nine targets) for 69 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-24 defeat to TCU.

Impact Knight had his best game of the young season, logging season highs in receptions, receiving yards and targets while reeling in his first touchdown of the campaign. The junior pass-catcher has been a key part of the offense recently, having accumulated nine receptions for 134 yards across his last two games. He caught three passes for negative one yard in his first two appearances.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted five times Knight hauled in 3 of 5 targets for negative one yard during Saturday's 42-13 win over East Texas A&M.

Impact Knight finished with the third most targets on the team, trailing Romello Brinson and Jalen Cooper. He wound up with negative yardage, though, and had an average depth of target of zero yards. Knight transferred into the program after spending the last two seasons with JMU.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Dallas Knight will transfer to SMU, per Chris Hummer of 247Sports.com.

Impact Knight will join the Mustangs after two seasons at James Madison. In 2024, the wideout reeled in 53 catches for 605 yards and four touchdowns with the Dukes. He'll look to lean the playbook quickly and become a favorite target of dynamic quarterback Kevin Jennings.

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to enter portal Knight plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact The transfer portal has added one of the Sun Belt Conference's best wideouts from 2024. Knight broke out that year with over 600 yards of offense and almost five touchdowns to his name. He has at least two years of collegiate eligibility remaining going into 2025.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 121 yards Knight hauled in all eight targets for 121 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-32 win against Old Dominion.

Impact Knight has been a consistent producer for the Dukes, having caught four or five passes in seven straight games prior to Saturday's outburst. Through 10 games, Knight has caught 41 passes for 499 yards and three touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in blowout Knight compiled four receptions (on five targets) for 44 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 63-7 win versus Ball State.

Impact Knight scored his first touchdowns of the season Saturday, connecting with Alonza Barnett for scores of 12 and 10 yards. The sophomore has turned 17 targets into 12 catches for 152 yards.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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