SMU might be getting one of its key players back for an extra year.

Mustangs quarterback Matt Davis has applied for a sixth year of eligibility after missing most of the 2016 season due to injury.

SMU spokesperson Brad Sutton told The Dallas Morning News that Davis is still waiting on a decision from the NCAA.

After transferring in from Tyler JC by way of Texas A&M, Davis grabbed a hold of the starting job late in the 2014 season. As a junior in 2015, Davis broke out with 2,263 passing yards, 761 rushing yards and 26 total touchdowns.

Davis entered the 2016 season with high expectations but played in just one game.

If Davis is granted an extra year of eligibility, he will have some competition. Arkansas transfer Rafe Peavey is now eligible and sophomore Ben Hicks showed flashes of potential while filling in for Davis last season.

The Mustangs are also bringing in junior college product D.J. Gillens, who signed with SMU in December.

Overall, it looks like SMU's quarterback battle will be heated this offseason.