Here are five takeaways from SMU's 35-22 loss to Houston.
1. What it means. SMU had a chance to establish itself as a contender for the American West Division with a win over Houston. Instead, SMU falls to 4-2 on the season with a 1-1 mark in conference play. SMU still has six games to make up ground in the division, but tough road games to Navy and Memphis as well as a visit from UCF loom on the horizon.
2. Run down. The SMU run defense was simply abysmal on Saturday.