DALLAS - Ten C-USA teams are in action yet again this week, though there are only four league contests, as both WKU and UAB are playing SEC foes in their final non-conference matchups. A six-game slate on Saturday kicks off at 12 p.m. CT in Houston between league-leaders UTSA and Rice, a 2:30 p.m. CT matchup that sees Middle Tennessee host Florida Atlantic, another 2:30 p.m. kickoff in Charlotte between Louisiana Tech and the 49ers, a 3 p.m. CT kickoff in El Paso between FIU and UTEP, another 3 p.m. CT kickoff as WKU travels to Auburn and finally an 8 p.m. CT kickoff under the lights in Baton Rouge as UAB travels to AP No. 6 LSU.
UTSA (8-2, 6-0 C-USA) travels to Houston to take on Rice (5-5, 3-3 C-USA) on Saturday at 12 p.m. CT on
ESPN+. UTSA handled its business at home last week, knocking off Louisiana Tech 51-7, while Rice was beaten 45-10 at WKU. UTSA can clinch its spot (and hosting duty) with a win, while Rice can secure bowl eligibility for the first time since 2014 with a win.
UTSA (8-2, 6-0 C-USA) at RICE (5-5, 3-3 C-USA)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 19
Time: 12 p.m. CT
Location: Houston, Texas (Rice Stadium)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Announcers: David Saltzman (PxP), LaDarrin McLane (AN)
All-Time Series: UTSA leads 6-3
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UTSA Football:
https://goutsa.com/sports/football
Rice Football:
https://riceowls.com/sports/football
There are a pair of games at 2:30 p.m. CT, one of which is on
ESPN+ as Middle Tennessee (5-5, 2-4 C-USA) hosts Florida Atlantic (5-5, 4-2 C-USA) with bowl eligibility on the line. Both teams are coming off of wins last week, as Middle Tennessee beat Charlotte 24-14 at home, while Florida Atlantic won the Shula Bowl against FIU 51-7 in Miami.
FLORIDA ATLANTIC (5-5, 4-2 C-USA) at MIDDLE TENNESSEE (5-5, 2-4 C-USA)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 19
Time: 2:30 p.m. CT
Location: Mufreesboro, Tennessee (Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Announcers: Jake Rose (PxP), Jeremy Kellem (AN) and Abigail Martin (SL)
All-Time Series: Middle Tennessee
leads 13-5
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Florida Atlantic Football:
https://fausports.com/sports/football
Middle Tennessee Football:
https://goblueraiders.com/sports/football
Louisiana Tech (3-7, 2-4 C-USA) is on the road this week, as the Bulldogs hit the road to take on Charlotte (2-9, 1-6 C-USA) on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. CT on
ESPN3. Both teams enter play following losses - LA Tech fell 51-7 on the road at UTSA, while Charlotte lost 24-14 at Middle Tennessee.
CHARLOTTE (2-9, 1-6 C-USA) at LOUISIANA TECH (3-7, 2-4 C-USA)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 19
Time: 2:30 p.m. CT
Location: Ruston, Louisiana (Joe Aillet Stadium)
Broadcast: ESPN3
Announcers: Bobby Rosinski (PxP), Reginald Walker (AN)
All-Time Series: Louisiana Tech leads 1-0
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Charlotte Football:
https://charlotte49ers.com/sports/football
Louisiana Tech Football:
https://latechsports.com/sports/football
FIU (4-6, 2-4 C-USA) travels to El Paso to take on UTEP (4-6, 2-4 C-USA) on Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. CT, on
ESPN+. UTEP enters the week following a bye, but have dropped two straight, most recently falling in heartbreaking fashion, 37-30, against Rice back in Week 10. FIU is coming off two consecutive losses as well, dropping its rivalry game last week at home to Florida Atlantic, 52-7. The winner of this week’s matchup keeps its bowl eligibility hopes alive heading into the final week of the regular season.
FIU (4-6, 2-4 C-USA) at UTEP (4-6, 2-4 C-USA)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 19
Time: 3 p.m. CT
Location: El Paso, Texas (Sun Bowl Stadium)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Announcers: Erik Elken (PxP), Jacob Boggs (AN)
All-Time Series: FIU leads 3-1
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FIU Football:
https://fiusports.com/sports/football
UTEP Football:
https://utepminers.com/sports/football
A pair of non-conference games involving C-USA schools kick off at 3 p.m. CT, as WKU (7-4) travels to The Plains to take on Auburn (4-6) on
SEC Network. WKU dispatched of Rice 45-10 at home last week to clinch bowl eligibility for the eighth time in nine seasons, while Auburn kept its bowl hopes alive with a 13-10 win at home over Texas A&M last week, giving interim head coach Carnell Williams his first win.
WKU (7-4) at AUBURN (4-6)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 19
Time: 3 p.m. CT
Location: Auburn, Alabama (Jordan-Hare Stadium)
Broadcast: SEC Network
Announcers: Dave Neal (PxP), Deuce McAllister (AN) and Andraya Carter (SL)
All-Time Series: Auburn leads 2-0
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WKU Football:
https://wkusports.com/sports/football
Auburn Football:
https://auburntigers.com/sports/football
The final game of the day is another non-conference duel UAB (5-5) and No. 6 LSU (8-2) in Miami at 6 p.m. CT on
ESPN2. UAB picked up a big win at home last week over North Texas, 41-21, while LSU clinched the SEC West Division with a 13-10 win at Arkansas.
UAB (5-5) at No. 6 LSU (8-2)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 19
Time: 8 p.m. CT
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Tiger Stadium)
Broadcast: ESPN2
Announcers: Clay Matvick (PxP), Rocky Boiman (AN) and Dawn Davenport (SL)
All-Time Series: Tied 1-1
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UAB Football:
https://uabsports.com/sports/football
LSU Football:
https://lsusports.net/sports/fb/