No. 24 SMU's 43-37, triple-overtime win over Tulsa will be one the coaching staff will have multiple emotions about. They'll find plenty to be excited about and plenty to want to work on.

Regardless, the Mustangs got the win. They are now 6-0 overall and 2-0 in American Athletic Conference play. They also are bowl eligible -- through the first six games of their schedule.

Here are five keys to Saturday's victory.