UCF has climbed to the top of the Conference USA East ladder for the first time since 2007.

After Southern Mississippi’s loss to Tulsa Friday night, and SMU defeating East Carolina, UCF stands alone on top of the Eastern Division of C-USA.

The C-USA Championship game will take place at Bright House Networks stadium December 4th at noon, and UCF will face SMU, who defeated Tulsa earlier this season.

UCF takes on the Memphis Tigers this Saturday, who have a record of 1-9.

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