SMU Mustangs quarterback Preston Stone had to be carted off the field after suffering a leg injury in the second quarter of today’s season finale against the Navy Midshipmen. The Mustangs currently hold a commanding 52-14 lead at halftime and are well on their way to clinching a spot in next Saturday’s AAC Championship Game against Tulane.
Absolutely gutting for SMU as Preston Stone suffers a left leg injury.
Hoping for the best for him as they’re likely heading toward the AAC Championship Game pic.twitter.com/k5prrpjIuO— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) November 25, 2023
SMU QB Preston Stone was just carted off after suffering a leg injury on a tackle.
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) November 25, 2023
Could be a major moment ahead of next week’s AAC championship game vs. Tulane and potential NY6 implications. pic.twitter.com/IBC1qm4g8j
This is a brutal turn of events for both Stone and SMU, who are destined to visit Tulane for the AAC title game next weekend with a possible New Year’s Six bowl berth on the line. The third-year QB has been great in his first year as the starter for the Mustangs, and the numbers he put up in the first half prior to the injury put him over 3,000 yards for the year with 28 touchdowns to just six interceptions.
Backup Kevin Jennings has stepped up in his place and will most likely start in next week’s league title game if Stone’s injury is severe.
