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SMU vs UCF
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 SMU Mustangs | 2 | UCF leads |
 UCF Knights | 9 |
Meetings since 2007: 11. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
2-9 Regular season
2-8 Last 10
22-34 Avg score
5 Longest UCF win run
Biggest SMU win 55-28 in 2021, a 27-point margin.
Biggest SMU loss 7-53 in 2014, a 46-point margin.
Every SMU vs UCF meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UCF win | Orlando | 19-41 |
| 2021 | SMU win | University Park | 55-28 |
| 2018 | UCF win | Orlando | 20-48 |
| 2017 | UCF win | University Park | 24-31 |
| 2014 | UCF win | Orlando | 7-53 |
| 2013 | UCF win | University Park | 13-17 |
| 2012 | UCF win | Orlando | 17-42 |
| 2011 | SMU win | University Park | 38-17 |
| 2010 | UCF win | Orlando | 7-17 |
| 2008 | UCF win | Orlando | 17-31 |
| 2007 | UCF win | University Park | 20-49 |
Scores from the SMU perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2007.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
UCF Knights lead the series since 2007, 9-2. Here is the series on record and how to watch when SMU and UCF meet.
How to watch SMU vs UCF
When SMU and UCF are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the SMU radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the SMU vs UCF time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The SMU this season
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SMU vs UCF: the essentials
SMU Mustangs vs UCF Knights is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Big 12 (Power 4). UCF Knights lead the series since 2007, 9-2. Across 11 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the SMU vs UCF head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the SMU Mustangs team hub, the ACC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For UCF against the whole conference, see UCF vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between SMU and UCF?
UCF Knights lead the series since 2007, 9-2. The two programs have met 11 times on record.
How can I watch SMU vs UCF?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are SMU and UCF in the same conference?
No. SMU plays in the ACC. UCF plays in the Big 12 (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.