Why SMU is shaking up its defensive backfield against Cincinnati

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Tom Fox/Staff Photographer A pass intended for Houston Cougars wide receiver Steven Dunbar (88) bounces off the end zone turf as he is covered by Southern Methodist Mustangs defensive back Jordan Wyatt (15) in the first half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in University Park, Texas, Saturday, October 22, 2016. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News)UNIVERSITY PARK -- Coming into the season, SMU knew it was playing with fire with the young pieces in the secondary. Junior Jordan Wyatt was surrounded by three sophomores in the starting lineup, with more underclassmen serving as second-stringers.

After six weeks, it seems that head coach Chad Morris is tired of being burnt by the unit,…