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SMU prediction: Can Mustangs pull off upset against UCF?

When: Saturday, 6:15 p.m.

Records: SMU (6-2, 3-1 in AAC play); UCF (7-0, 4-0)

Last meeting: UCF 53, SMU 7 in Orlando on Nov. 22, 2014

TV: ESPN2

What's on the line?

For SMU, this is the chance to earn some national respect with its first win of the season against a ranked opponent. With bowl eligibility already clinched, the Mustangs are looking at bigger goals, like division and conference titles. At 3-1 in American Conference play, SMU currently controls its destiny in regards to both goals but only if it can beat UCF on Saturday night.