SERIOUSLY ...
Here's an interesting fact I just noticed by looking at the stats page: Colt McCoy has never won 9 games in a row for Texas in one season.
He has won 8 games in a row three times - this season, last season and 2006.
Just thought I'd mention that as the Horns try valiantly to take Central Florida seriously.
One other interesting fact you'll find buried in the "Game at a Glance" from the Associated Press below is that the Knights practice with jet noise to try to simulate big away crowds.
I don't think a jet engine and the noise of 100,000 people clad in burnt orange at DKR can be compared.
But, it brings up this point: the crowd will have to take the game seriously as well.
GAME AT-A-GLANCE
Line: Texas by 36. Series Record: Texas leads 1-0. Last meeting: 2007, Texas 35-32.
What's at Stake
It's all about the BCS and poll position, and the Longhorns don't want to look sloppy after two dominant road wins. This game was supposed to be played in mid-September and Central Florida was supposed to be a tuneup for Big 12 play. The game got moved so Texas could play Texas Tech on national TV.
Key Matchup
Texas safety Earl Thomas vs. Central Florida QB Brett Hodges. Thomas is on a tear with a team-high six interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns. Hodges has thrown seven picks to go with his 10 touchdowns and is completing less than 60 percent of his passes.
Players to Watch
Texas: QB Colt McCoy. Seems obvious, but McCoy has done well since his rough outing against Oklahoma. He's got one month to keep it going to remain a Heisman favorite and will be up against a Central Florida defense that sacked Miami's Jacory Harris six times.
Central Florida: RB Brynn Harvey. UCF's leading rusher ran for 212 yards against Memphis but will butt heads Saturday with the nation's top-ranked rush defense. The Longhorns have allowed just two rushing TDs all season.
Facts & Figures
Texas has scored nine non-offensive touchdowns this season with six on kick returns or blocks and three interception returns. ... McCoy is 40-7 as a starter, with a 21-3 mark at home. ... Central Florida practices with jet noise to simulate the sound of playing in front of large crowds. Texas has had more than 101,000 fans at each of its four previous home games this season.