Donovan Lamont Smith (born October 27, 2001) is an American college football quarterback for the Houston Cougars.

Smith originally attended Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, mainly playing as a wide receiver while also serving as the team's backup quarterback.

[4] Smith entered the team's week nine game against Oklahoma in the second quarter after starter Henry Colombi was shaken up on a tackle.

[6] Smith finished the game 25-of-32 for 322 yards with three touchdowns and one interception as the Red Raiders won 41–38, becoming bowl eligible for the first time since 2017.

[8] Following the game, interim head coach Sonny Cumbie stated that Smith would remain the team's starting quarterback.

The Red Raiders jumped out to a 17–3 halftime lead, but the Cougars stormed back in the second half due in part to three interceptions by Smith, including one that was returned 54 yards for a touchdown.

For his performance against Texas, Smith was named the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award National Player of the Week.