D'Eriq King named to DCTF 40 Under 40 list
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 4:52 pmFrom SMUMustangs.com:
D'Eriq King named to DCTF 40 Under 40 list
DALLAS (SMU) – SMU quarterbacks coach D'Eriq King was recognized as one of the best young coaches in the state of Texas on Friday. King was selected to the prestigious Dave Campbell's Texas Football 40 Under 40 List by the publication for 2025.
In his first year as quarterbacks coach, King played a pivotal role in the development of Kevin Jennings, resulting in the Mustangs earning their first berth in the College Football Playoff. His work with the redshirt sophomore helped unlock a potent Mustang offense that caused opposing teams issues all season.
With Jennings running the offense, the Mustangs were 9-2 and averaged 37.1 points per game. During his time as the starter, SMU posted a nine-game winning streak, matching 2023's run as the second longest in program history. For his play, Jennings was First Team All-Texas by Dave Campbell's Texas Football, All-ACC Third Team and a finalist for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, an award King was a two-time finalist for.
SMU continued to produce on offense at an elite level in their first year competing as a member of the ACC, averaging 36.5 points a game, the seventh highest average for a season in program history. The 511 points scored in 2024 were the third most in program history.
Under King's guidance, Jennings found his groove after taking over as the starter in week 4, leading the ACC in passer efficiency rating at 171.53 in conference play. He also ranked fourth in conference games in total offense, averaging 309.25.
His selection marks the fourth straight year the Mustangs have had a coach earn the honor from the publication.
King was also named one of the upcoming young coaches in the country, being selected to 247Sports 30under30 List in August of 2024.
D'Eriq King named to DCTF 40 Under 40 list
DALLAS (SMU) – SMU quarterbacks coach D'Eriq King was recognized as one of the best young coaches in the state of Texas on Friday. King was selected to the prestigious Dave Campbell's Texas Football 40 Under 40 List by the publication for 2025.
In his first year as quarterbacks coach, King played a pivotal role in the development of Kevin Jennings, resulting in the Mustangs earning their first berth in the College Football Playoff. His work with the redshirt sophomore helped unlock a potent Mustang offense that caused opposing teams issues all season.
With Jennings running the offense, the Mustangs were 9-2 and averaged 37.1 points per game. During his time as the starter, SMU posted a nine-game winning streak, matching 2023's run as the second longest in program history. For his play, Jennings was First Team All-Texas by Dave Campbell's Texas Football, All-ACC Third Team and a finalist for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, an award King was a two-time finalist for.
SMU continued to produce on offense at an elite level in their first year competing as a member of the ACC, averaging 36.5 points a game, the seventh highest average for a season in program history. The 511 points scored in 2024 were the third most in program history.
Under King's guidance, Jennings found his groove after taking over as the starter in week 4, leading the ACC in passer efficiency rating at 171.53 in conference play. He also ranked fourth in conference games in total offense, averaging 309.25.
His selection marks the fourth straight year the Mustangs have had a coach earn the honor from the publication.
King was also named one of the upcoming young coaches in the country, being selected to 247Sports 30under30 List in August of 2024.