Here are five key numbers from SMU's 31-24 loss to Central Florida.
26.7
That was UCF's third-down conversion rate on Saturday. Central Florida only converted four out of 15 tries on third down. Despite some struggles the SMU defense might have had, it had no problem making big plays when the team needed it on Saturday to force the Knights off the field.
7
That's how many tackles for loss the SMU defense had. As usual, senior defensive end Justin Lawler added 1.5 and safety Mikial Onu's tackle for loss came on fourth down on UCF's opening drive of the game -- after which, the Knights never attempted another fourth-down conversion.