SMU entered Saturday night’s matchup against No. 12 Central Florida hoping to end the Knights’ 17-game winning streak. Instead the Mustangs became the 18th straight victim of the self-proclaimed 2017 National Champions, falling 48-20 at Spectrum Stadium in Orlando.
Early mistakes cost the Mustangs. After SMU kicked a field goal on its first possession, cornerback Robert Hayes dropped a sure interception. UCF would go on to score a touchdown on the drive.
On the ensuing kickoff, James Proche fumbled, giving the Knights the ball inside of the SMU 20. The Knights scored two plays later, taking an early 14-3 lead.