DALLAS – The Conference USA schedule for week 13 features some high pressure matchups as three teams remain in the race for the conference championship game, and three five-win teams seek a coveted sixth win to attain bowl eligibility. The crowded afternoon slate includes Kennesaw State looking to avoid a loss that would knock them out of contention for the CUSA Championship Game, presented by Air National Guard, while Jacksonville State can also secure a spot in the game with a win.
 
DELAWARE (5-5, 3-4 CUSA) AT WAKE FOREST (7-3, 4-3 ACC)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
Time: 11 a.m. CT
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium)
Broadcast: ACC Network
Announcers: Jorge Sedano (PxP), Rodney McLeod (Analyst), Victoria Arlen (Reporter)
All-Time Series: Wake Forest leads 2-0
 
Facing off for just the second time since 1932, the Fightin’ Blue Hens visit Winston-Salem for the first time since 2016 – a 38-21 win by the Demon Deacons. Delaware quarterback Nick Minicucci enters having eclipsed 300 passing yards in three straight games and five of his last six starts. He faces a tall task against a Wake Forest defense that ranks 29^th in FBS in passing yards allowed (216.93) and in the top 40 in scoring defense and total defense. However, Delaware has only been held under 23 points once and under 360 yards of total offense once.
 
MISSOURI STATE (7-3, 5-1 CUSA) AT KENNESAW STATE (7-3, 5-1 CUSA)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
Time: 1 p.m. CT
Location: Kennesaw, Ga. (Fifth Third Stadium)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Announcers: Nolan Alexander (PxP), Caleb O’Neal (Analyst), Maria Martin (Reporter)
All-Time Series: Kennesaw State leads 1-0
 
Both teams have been incredible stories of immediate success as two of the three newest FBS teams each find themselves at 7-3 and 5-1 in league play. In four games since returning from injury, Missouri State quarterback Jacob Clark has completed 94-143 passes (65.7%) for an average of 265.5 yards per game, 11 touchdowns and just two interceptions, leading the team on a five-game winning streak. His success will largely hang in the Bears’ pass protection as the Owls own a top-30 mark in sacks per game, while Missouri State ranks 134^th in sacks allowed.
 
LIBERTY (4-6, 3-3 CUSA) AT LOUISIANA TECH (5-5, 3-3 CUSA)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
Time: 2 p.m. CT
Location: Ruston, La. (Joe Aillet Stadium)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Announcers: Malcolm Butler (PxP), Luke McCown (Analyst), Madison Kaufman (Reporter)
All-Time Series: Liberty leads 1-0
 
The Flames and Bulldogs find themselves in similar scenarios, having dropped two games in a row and seeking bowl eligibility in the final weeks of the season. That milestone carries even more weight as Liberty looks to extend its bowl appearance streak to seven games, while LA Tech is in search of its first six-win season since 2019. The Bulldogs’ defense comes in with 15 interceptions on the year, which ranks fifth in FBS, and poses a major threat to Flames’ quarterback Ethan Vasko, who’s thrown five interceptions in his last four games.
 
SAM HOUSTON (2-8, 1-5 CUSA) AT MTSU (1-9, 0-6 CUSA)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
Time: 2 p.m. CT
Location: Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Announcers: Jake Rose (PxP), Jeremy Kellem (Analyst), Justin Beasley (Reporter)
All-Time Series: Sam Houston leads 2-1
 
The Bearkats take a two-game winning streak to Murfreesboro after knocking off Pac-12 foe Oregon State on the road before edging Delaware at home in Week 12. Both wins were fueled by forced turnovers and great special teams play. Sam Houston has forced multiple turnovers in four straight games, including three in each of the two wins. The Blue Raiders are also in search of building some momentum toward the end of the season, potentially behind freshman quarterback Roman Gagliano, who threw for 383 yards and two touchdowns in his first start.
 
NEW MEXICO STATE (3-7, 1-5 CUSA) AT UTEP (2-8, 1-5 CUSA)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
Time: 2 p.m. CT
Location: El Paso, Texas (Sun Bowl)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Announcers: Andy Morgan (PxP), Ed Stansbury (Analyst)
All-Time Series: UTEP leads 60-39-2
 
The 102^nd meeting of the Battle of I-10 marks the last scheduled matchup between the two schools separated by just 40 miles. The road team has won the last two matchups, and the Aggies have won two of their last three visits to the Sun Bowl. Both quarterbacks are likely sweating the matchup as NM State ranks sixth in FBS in turnovers forced (22), and UTEP ranks 26^th in sacks per game (2.5). Conversely, the Miners rank 110^th in turnovers lost (17), and the Aggies rank 120^th in sacks allowed.
 
JACKSONVILLE STATE (7-3, 6-0 CUSA) AT FIU (5-5, 3-3 CUSA)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
Time: 2:30 p.m. CT
Location: Miami, Fla. (Pitbull Stadium)
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network
Announcers: Jordan Kent (PxP), Logan Ryan (Analyst)
All-Time Series: Jax State leads 3-0
 
Both teams enter this showdown in South Beach coming off key victories as the Gamecocks handed rival Kennesaw State its first CUSA loss to take over sole possession of first place in the league, while the Panthers defeated Liberty in overtime to secure back-to-back wins for the first time this season. Jax State brings a high-octane rushing attack (260 YPG), led by quarterback Caden Creel and running back Cam Cook, while FIU looks to exploit the Gamecock secondary behind quarterback Joe Pesansky, who has eight total touchdowns in his last two starts.
 
WKU (8-2, 6-1 CUSA) AT LSU (6-4, 3-4 CUSA)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
Time: 6:45 p.m. CT
Location: Baton Rouge, La. (Tiger Stadium)
Broadcast: SEC Network
Announcers: Tom Hart (PxP), Jordan Rodgers (Analyst), Cole Cubelic (Reporter)
All-Time Series: LSU leads 2-0
 
The Hilltoppers close out their non-conference slate with a visit to Death Valley to take on the Tigers, who snapped a three-game losing streak with a one-point home win over 2-8 Arkansas. The environment under the lights in Tiger Stadium will certainly be one of the toughest tests for freshman quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr., who has averaged 300 yards per game with 10 total touchdowns while leading WKU to three straight wins. He will look to continue that level of production against LSU, who ranks top 20 in scoring defense and opponent QB rating.