Watch: UCF WR Tre'Quan Smith makes catch over back of defender

UCF wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith made one of the best catches of the year Saturday.

UCF wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith made one of the best catches of the season Saturday,

Although the Knights lost to Tulsa 45–30, Smith was responsible for the highlight of the game with a catch over the back of a Tulsa defender. To make the catch, Smith leaps back toward the ball, bends his upper body over the head of a cornerback and somehow manages to catch the ball.

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The catch was one of many big plays for Smith, who caught seven passes for 131 yards against the Golden Hurricanes.

The receiver has 41 receptions for 572 yards and three scores this season. You can watch the catch below:

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Published Nov 7, 2015 | Modified Nov 7, 2015

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