Conference USA
FILE - TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) runs as Michigan linebacker Junior Colson (25) defends during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. TCU had quite a conference-hopping journey on way to the national championship game after the small private school deep in the heart of Texas was left out of the original Big 12 lineup. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
'Been Everywhere': TCU conference-hopping run to title game

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 04, 2023 05:28 PM EST

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) jogs off the field after a 34-0 win over Austin Peay at an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was named the Defensive player of the year on the All-SEC team announced Monday, Dec. 5, 2022.(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Alabama's Anderson repeats as Bronko Nagurski award winner

Dec. 05, 2022 10:59 PM EST

FILE - Troy head coach Jon Sumrall reacts after his team defeated Marshall in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Troy, Ala. The Trojans were 1-2 and reeling from a demoralizing loss on an Appalachian State Hail Mary. They haven’t lost since. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
No. 22 UTSA, No. 23 Troy meet for first time in Cure Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 11:33 PM EST

North Texas coach Seth Littrell runs onto the field with the team for an NCAA college football game against UTSA for the Conference USA championship in San Antonio, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
North Texas fires Littrell after .500 record over 7 years

Dec. 04, 2022 09:50 PM EST

South Alabama tight end DJ Thomas-Jones catches a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Old Dominion in Mobile, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (Aimee Cronan/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)
W. Kentucky, South Alabama to meet in New Orleans Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 04:35 PM EST

North Texas running back Ikaika Ragsdale (6) is stopped by UTSA cornerback Corey Mayfield Jr. (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game for the Conference USA championship in San Antonio, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Frisco Bowl pits MWC's Boise St against C-USA's North Texas

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 04:25 PM EST

San Diego State wide receiver Mekhi Shaw, right, gets past New Mexico defender Ray Leutele during an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Albuquerque, N.M. (Roberto E. Rosales/The Albuquerque Journal via AP)
Middle Tennessee, San Diego State to play in Hawaii Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 04:10 PM EST

UTSA cornerback Ken Robinson (21) breaks up a pass intended for North Texas wide receiver Jyaire Shorter during the first half of an NCAA college football game for the Conference USA championship in San Antonio, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
No. 23 UTSA tops North Texas 48-27 in C-USA title game

By Raul Flores Dec. 02, 2022 11:27 PM EST

FILE - Then-Texas head coach Tom Herman looks on during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game against Colorado in San Antonio, Dec. 29, 2020. Tom Herman will take over as head coach of Florida Atlantic's football team as it heads into its first season in the American Athletic Conference, the school announced Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Florida Atlantic hires Tom Herman as football coach

Dec. 02, 2022 11:36 AM EST

UTSA wide receiver Joshua Cephus, left, scores a touchdown past UTEP safety Kobe Hylton, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
No. 23 UTSA to host rival North Texas for C-USA title

By Raul Dominguez Dec. 01, 2022 05:23 PM EST

North Texas seeks upset against No. 23 UTSA for C-USA title

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 03:24 PM EST
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — North Texas (7-5) at No. 23 UTSA (10-2), 7:30 p.m. ET Friday (CBS Sports Network), Alamodome in San Antonio FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK...

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown and Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy talk to each other before the NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)
After AD hired, West Virginia gives Brown another chance

By John Raby Nov. 30, 2022 10:50 AM EST

Middle Tennessee to play San Diego State in Hawaii Bowl

Nov. 28, 2022 04:10 PM EST
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Middle Tennessee will play San Diego State in the Hawaii Bowl on Dec. 24 on the campus of the University of Hawaii after the bowl game was...

Thomas, with pick-6, lifts Middle Tennesse over FIU 33-28

Nov. 26, 2022 09:46 PM EST
MIAMI (AP) — Jakobe Thomas returned an interception 37 yards for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to give Middle Tennessee a 33-28 victory over Florida...

McBride runs for record 272 yards in UAB win over La Tech

Nov. 26, 2022 07:56 PM EST
RUSTON, La. (AP) — DeWayne McBride ran for a school-record 272 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries and UAB beat Louisiana Teach 37-27 on Saturday to become bowl...

UTEP fullback James Tupou, left, runs for a touchdown past UTSA safety Kelechi Nwachuku (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
UTSA scores last 20 points, kicks late FG to beat UTEP 34-31

Nov. 26, 2022 07:46 PM EST

FILE - Florida State coach Willie Taggart watches the team play against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game Oct. 19, 2019, in Winston-Salem, N.C. Florida Atlantic fired Taggart on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, only hours after the end of a third consecutive five-win season and no bowl bid for the second time in that span. Taggart was 15-18 in his three seasons with the team. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
FAU fires Willie Taggart after 3 seasons, 15-18 record

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 26, 2022 07:39 PM EST

N. Texas stuffs Rice to set up UTSA rematch in title tilt

Nov. 26, 2022 05:33 PM EST
DENTON, Texas (AP) — Austin Aune threw two touchdown passes and North Texas fought off Rice for a 21-17 win Saturday to secure a bid in the Conference USA title game...

Reed's 4TDs send W. Kentucky past Florida Atlantic in OT

Nov. 26, 2022 05:09 PM EST
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Austin Reed threw three touchdowns and ran for another and Western Kentucky denied Florida Atlantic bowl eligibility beating the Owls 32-31...

Missouri running back Cody Schrader (20) celebrates his touchdown, in front of New Mexico State defensive back Bryce Jackson, right, during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Mizzou seeking bowl eligibility against rival Arkansas

By Dave Skretta Nov. 22, 2022 12:01 PM EST