Conference USA continues to provide FBS football opportunities for programs across the South and Southeast. After significant membership changes during realignment, C-USA has stabilized with programs like Liberty, Jacksonville State, Sam Houston, and Western Kentucky competing for the conference championship. The conference serves as a development pipeline for coaches and players while providing competitive football and bowl eligibility opportunities for its members.

Key storylines

C-USA programs compete for bowl eligibility and the conference championship, with the winner earning a guaranteed bowl berth. Several newer FBS members (Jacksonville State, Sam Houston, Kennesaw State) are building their programs at the FBS level, creating growth storylines that fans can track throughout the season. The conference's geographic concentration in the South provides natural rivalries and manageable travel for student-athletes.

Schedule note

Game dates and times can change as networks and the conference finalize broadcast windows. Use team pages as a countdown reference and verify official details before making plans.