Here are five key numbers from SMU's 31-28 overtime win over Cincinnati.
That's how many games in a row quarterback Ben Hicks has completed over 70 percent of his pass attempts. The sophomore drew some heat early in the season, even as SMU started 3-1, because his completion rate hovered around 50 percent. Against Cincinnati, Hicks completed 70.3 percent of his 37 pass attempts for 295 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He's completed 60.2 percent of his passes this season, 57th among qualifying FBS quarterbacks.
(The three could just as easily stand for the number of games in a row receiver Trey Quinn has had at least 15 receptions, the first person in the 21st century to accomplish the feat.