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(10-20-2020 06:18 PM)UCGrad1992 Wrote:  SMOO's offense can move the ball no doubt but how do they compare in FBS in terms of scoring points?

5 UCF [43.8/avg]
7 SMU [42.6/avg]
17 Memphis [38.0/avg]
22 Cincinnati [35.7/avg]

On the flip, how does their dee compare in limiting points?

6 Cincinnati [12.3/avg]
27 SMU [25.4/avg]
55 UCF [33.3/avg]
61 Memphis [34.3/avg]

Small sample size but it's a starting point. UCF is bi-polar-esque.

Helpful statistics. Underestimating SMU's defense would be a mistake. Some fans didn't think much of Brian Kelly's defense here but when the offense takes the ball at its own 25 yard line and scores in 52 seconds it does mean the defense is taking the field early and often. And covering the deep ball all day long can take its toll in fatigue and PI penalties. There are good reasons that SMU is 5-0.

Having said all that, I'm confident Fickell will have the Bearcats primed and ready to defend the top ten ranking and stay atop the conference race.