UCF's defense working to raise its game against Stanford

UCF's Lance McDowdell wraps up FIU runner Alex Gardner in he 4th quarter during their game against FIU at Bright House Networks Stadium in Orlando on Thusday evening, September 3, 2015. FIU won the game 15-14 (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel) (Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel)Jamiyus Pittman walked out of Wednesday's practice with his black UCF football playbook tucked under his right arm.

These days, he rarely goes anywhere without it, taking his study guide to breakfast, lunch and dinner.

"It's with me all the time, everyday," said Pittman, a sophomore defensive tackle. "I can't go anywhere without it."

Pittman and his teammates need to bring an increased level of focus while studying…