There is only one answer when trying to determine the most impactful non-UH game this weekend, and that honor goes to the matchup between the SMU Mustangs and the Memphis Tigers.
As a result of the Cougars’ head-to-head loss to SMU and an upset loss to Temple during Homecoming Week, Houston no longer controls its own destiny in the race for the American Athletic Conference Championship.
The Mustangs now sit in the driver seat of the West Division, despite having a worse overall record than the Cougars.
This means that in addition to Houston winning its final two regular-season games, the team needs at least one loss by SMU to set up a date with either UCF or Cincinnati for the AAC title.