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5 things SMU fans need to know about Central Florida, including a 4,000-yard passer and a Natty that's now 'official'

Here are five things SMU fans need to know about the Mustangs' Week 6 opponent, Central Florida:

Recognized

In case you hadn't heard, the Knights finished last season 13-0 as the only undefeated team in FBS football. UCF did not receive a bid to play in the College Football Playoff over other one-loss teams (including eventual champion Alabama), so the Knights went ahead and declared themselves national champions anyways.

Championship rings, new branding and even a parade at Walt Disney World were all part of the celebration. The university's police department even repainted their squad cars with the words, "national champions.