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SMU Dominates UCF 55-28

DALLAS, Texas — SMU Beats UCF 55-28, moving to 7-2 on the season. The Mustangs were strong in all 3 phases of the game. Quarterback, Tanner Mordecai and the Mustangs high powered offense set a school record, with 36 first downs. The defense had a big day as well, getting 7 sacks, 10 tackles for loss and a turnover.

The Knights struck first, scoring on an 18-yard passing touchdown from Mikey Keene to Ryan O’Keefe. The Mustangs matched on the following possession, scoring on a 15-yard pass from Tanner Mordecai to Grant Calcaterra. SMU controlled the rest of the 1st half, taking a 38-14 lead into the break.

The Mustangs kept pressure on the Knights in the 2nd half, maintaining their significant lead throughout. SMU Head Coach, Sonny Dykes said he was proud of his teams’ effort and attention to detail.

The Mustangs travel to #2 Cincinnati next weekend. Cincinnati is the only undefeated team in the American, so the Mustangs have an opportunity for an exciting upset.

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