SMU fell to Memphis, 51-7, on Saturday afternoon. Here are five thoughts from the loss.
1. Overall thoughts -- This was a big blow for SMU. After knocking off a ranked Houston team and winning a big game on the road against Tulane, the Mustangs laid a huge egg at home, falling to Memphis, 51-7. The loss came in front of a home crowd expecting this to be a competitive contest and a slew of talented recruits. Losses like these can kill momentum, and that's exactly what happened to the Ponies in this one.