Here are five things SMU fans need to know about the Mustangs' Week 9 opponent, Cincinnati:
The Shape returns
Cincinnati used to play the Michael Myers theme music during third downs at Nippert Stadium (until the 2015-16 season) and it only seems fitting to mention that now. One, because the "Halloween" movie franchise got rebooted once again in 2018. And two, because the Bearcats currently have one of the best third-down defenses in the country.
SMU's poor performance on third down (both offensively and defensively) this season is already well documented.