Rhett Lashlee on SMU's ACC Rise, Culture & QB Kevin Jennings' Heisman Ceiling

Rhett Lashlee on SMU's ACC Rise, Culture & QB Kevin Jennings' Heisman CeilingSMU head coach Rhett Lashlee joins the North Carolina Sports Network to discuss his background, including being named after Rhett Butler, and SMU's transition from the American Conference to the ACC after winning the AAC in 2023. He credits a strong staff, university support, returning experience, and a championship mindset for averaging 10 wins per year and becoming 2024 ACC Coach of the Year. Lashlee explains how the ACC stage elevates SMU's national profile and describes Texas high school football as a college-level foundation that helps player development. He highlights exceptional roster retention, noting SMU hasn't lost a starter to the transfer portal in four years, and outlines a "retain before we attain" philosophy. Lashlee also praises QB Kevin Jennings as an elite, loyal talent with Heisman-level upside and says he's happy building at SMU despite outside interest. #SMU #ACCFB #CollegeFB #RhettLashlee00:00 Meet Rhett Lashlee00:32 Origin of Rhett01:17 Jump to the ACC02:30 ACC Brand Boost03:40 Texas Football Pipeline04:54 Retention Over Portal06:25 Recruiting Close to Home07:28 Kevin Jennings Praise08:23 Why He Stays08:52 Closing ThanksWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState