DONOVAN SMITH NEWS

No. 19 BYU's path to Big 12 title game, CFP berth starts with must-win game against Houston

Back-to-back losses have left BYU needing outside help to secure a spot in its first Big 12 championship game and play for a bid into the College Football Playoff

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Houston fires offensive coordinator Kevin Barbay with team struggling to score

Houston offensive coordinator Kevin Barbay has been fired with the Cougars last in the nation in scoring and near the bottom in total offense

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Jalon Daniels, Cobee Bryant lead Kansas past Houston 42-14 for first Big 12 victory

Jalon Daniels had three passing touchdowns, plus one on the ground, as Kansas broke a five-game losing streak with a 42-14 victory over Houston Saturday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead...

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Houston changes QBs after back-to-back shutout losses, knocks off TCU 30-19

Zeon Chriss ran 71 yards for a touchdown on a quarterback draw in his first start with Houston coming off back-to-back shutout losses, and the Cougars knocked off TCU 30-19

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Houston earns first victory under Willie Fritz with 33-7 romp over Rice

Donovan Smith threw for 142 yards and accounted for three touchdowns, and Stacy Sneed rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown as Houston earned its first win under coach Willie Fritz,...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Jackson Arnold throws 2 TD passes, No. 15 Oklahoma holds off Houston 16-12

Jackson Arnold threw two touchdown passes and No. 15 Oklahoma held off Houston 16-12 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Ryan Tannehill, Xavien Howard, Patrick Peterson are among NFL's notable free agents

Joe Flacco watched football from his couch last season before joining the Cleveland Browns in November, leading them to the playoffs and earning the AP Comeback Player of the Year...

AUGUST 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Fritz begins first power school job at Houston, which reloaded with transfers to back QB Smith

Willie Fritz has won at every stop in a coaching career spanning more than three decades

AUGUST 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Pick Six: Dillon Thieneman flies under the radar nationally but looms large on Purdue's defense

Dillon Thieneman was first among the nation’s freshmen in interceptions and tackles and played the most snaps on Purdue's defense, yet his team struggled to stop anyone and won onl...

AUGUST 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Here are 14 football players to watch next season from current Big 12 Conference schools

There are always players poised in the spring for potential breakouts when the football season kicks off in the fall

APRIL 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Big 12 newcomers struggled in debuts. Now they're getting ready for the league to change again

The Big 12 football newcomers struggled in their league debuts, even after all brought winning programs into the league

APRIL 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Chiefs players react to shooting at Kansas City Super Bowl parade

Several Chiefs players extended prayers and sympathies to those affected by the shooting that took place in Kansas City at the end of the te...

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Donovan Smith could end up with Jets after Super Bowl 2024 Jets fans should keep a close eye on the Super Bowl on Sunday, because they might be watching their next starting left tackle — Donovan Smit...

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • NYPOST.COM

Chiefs' offensive linemen remain unsung 'bullies' of Kansas City offense

Kansas City has one of the NFL's most physical offensive lines. They'll need every bit of that 'nastiness' against the 49ers in the Super Bo...

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

49ers' Nick Bosa on Chiefs tackles: 'They hold a lot'

San Francisco 49ers star linebacker Nick Bosa said that Kansas City Chiefs tackles Donovan Smith and Jawaan Taylor "hold a lot."

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Chiefs' Donovan Smith Viciously Trolled Ravens' Roquan Smith in Postgame Locker Room Donovan Smith ruthlessly ripped Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith after the Chiefs’ AFC championship win.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Chiefs' Donovan Smith Viciously Trolled Ravens' Roquan Smith in Postgame Locker Room Donovan Smith ruthlessly ripped Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith after the Chiefs’ AFC championship win.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

'Wide Right' 2.0: Patrick Mahomes, more troll Bills on social media after Chiefs win

The ghost of "Wide Right" came back to haunt Buffalo on Sunday as the Chiefs prevailed over Josh Allen and the Bills in a thriller. Here's h...

JANUARY 22, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Missing another game Smith (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's clash against the Chargers, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith will miss his fifth straight contest due to a neck injury he suffered Week 13 against Green Bay. The offensive tackle was able to practice in full Wednesday but subsequently sat out both Thursday and Friday. It's unclear if Smith suffered a setback or if the team is just taking it easy with him since the Chiefs have nothing to player for Week 18 and are resting numerous starters.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing another week Smith (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Raiders, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact After logging a DNP at Friday's practice, the 30-year-old offensive lineman has been ruled out and he'll miss his third consecutive game Monday. Smith has started all 12 of the games he's appeared in this season, but in his stead, Wanya Morris is expected to get the nod at left tackle.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss second straight week Smith (neck) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Patriots, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Smith hurt his neck Week 13 against Green Bay and will now sit out a second straight contest after not being able to practice at all this week. Wanya Morris started in his place last week against Buffalo and will presumably do so Sunday versus New England as well.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Former NFL defensive end believes Chiefs' Achilles heel could be holding penalties New Chiefs left tackle Donovan Smith was called for the most offensive holding calls in 202, and a former NFL player says that could hamstri...

AUGUST 15, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Donovan Smith Named Key Chiefs Player to Watch This Season NBC’s Chris Simms believes Smith is the Chiefs player to keep tabs on the most in 2023.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Donovan Smith Named Key Chiefs Player to Watch This Season NBC’s Chris Simms believes Smith is the Chiefs player to keep tabs on the most in 2023.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Will Chiefs' Risk-Taking at Offensive Tackle Pay off This Year? Kansas City is rolling the dice and banking on a new tackle duo of Donovan Smith and Jawaan Taylor to sustain a high level of play in 2023.

JULY 18, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM