DALLAS – A showdown between Liberty and Jax State, the league’s last two champions, headlines an 11-game slate for Conference USA in week two. The action also includes four matchups with peer conference opponents and five visits to P4 foes.
 
LIBERTY (1-0) AT JAX STATE (0-1)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 6
Time: 11 a.m. CT
Location: Jacksonville, Ala. (AmFirst Stadium)
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network
Announcers: Jordan Kent (PxP), Adam Breneman (Analyst)
All-Time Series: Jax State leads 5-1
 
Saturday’s opening slot on CBS Sports Network pits a pair of CUSA contenders and the league’s last two champions as Liberty visits Jax State. The Gamecocks lead the all-time series 5-1, and the teams have split their two meetings as CUSA foes, including the Flames emerging victoriously from AmFirst Stadium in 2023. Jax State held its own in a narrow, 17-10 loss to UCF in week one, while Liberty used a dominant fourth quarter to pull away from Maine.
 
FIU (1-0) AT NO. 2 PENN STATE (1-0)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 6
Time: 11 a.m. CT
Location: University Park, Pa. (Beaver Stadium)
Broadcast: Big Ten Network
Announcers: Guy Haberman (PxP), Yogi Roth (Analyst), Rhett Lewis (Reporter)
All-Time Series: Penn State leads 1-0
 
The Willie Simmons era at FIU opened with a bang as the Panthers scored on each of their first four possessions and converted on all five trips to the red zone en route to a 42-9 victory over in-state foe Bethune-Cookman. FIU will need to rely on a three-headed rushing attack in Kejon Owens (71 yards, two TD), Devonte Lyons (54 yards, TD) and Anthony Carrie (49 yards, TD), which all shone in the week one win.
 
KENNESAW STATE (0-1) AT NO. 23 INDIANA (1-0)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 6
Time: 11 a.m. CT
Location: Bloomington, Ind. (Memorial Stadium)
Broadcast: FS1
Announcers: Tim Brando (PxP), Devin Gardner (Analyst), Josh Sims (Reporter)
All-Time Series: First meeting
 
The Owls prepare for another showdown with a P4 foe after impressing as a new-look squad in a 10-9 loss to Wake Forest. Kennesaw State’s tempo offense helped them answer a Demon Deacons score on the opening drive, and the defense and special teams made plays all game to keep them in it. Quarterback Dexter Williams II and wide receiver Gabriel Benyard will look to build on their week one connection, which resulted in five grabs for 103 yards.
 
DELAWARE (1-0) AT COLORADO (0-1)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 6
Time: 2:30 p.m. CT
Location: Boulder, Colo. (Folsom Field)
Broadcast: FOX
Announcers: Jason Benetti (PxP), Robert Griffin III (Analyst), Alexa Landestoy (Reporter)
All-Time Series: First meeting
 
The Blue Hens travel out west for their first ever meeting with a Big 12 squad and first big test as an FBS member. Delaware’s FBS debut didn’t start as planned with starting quarterback Zach Marker going down with a knee injury and falling behind Delaware State before scoring two quick touchdowns before half. By game’s end, the Blue Hens had settled in behind an efficient performance from Nick Minicucci, who completed 28-36 passes for 270 yards and three touchdowns, while leading the team with 44 yards rushing and another score.
 
MTSU (0-1) AT WISCONSIN (1-0)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 6
Time: 3 p.m. CT
Location: Madison, Wis. (Camp Randall Stadium)
Broadcast: FS1
Announcers: Eric Collins (PxP), Spencer Tillman (Analyst)
All-Time Series: First meeting
 
The Blue Raiders travel to historic Camp Randall Stadium for a showdown with the Badgers and look to bounce back from a loss in the season-opener. It was an uncharacteristically low-production game for quarterback Nicholas Vattiato, who threw for 104 yards and two touchdowns. Both of his scoring throws went to junior wide receiver Nahzae Cox.
 
MISSOURI STATE (0-1) AT MARSHALL (0-1)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 6
Time: 5 p.m. CT
Location: Huntington, W.Va. (Joan C. Edwards Stadium)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Announcers: Keith Morehouse (PxP), Mark Martin (Analyst), Ben Westfall (Reporter)
All-Time Series: First meeting
 
Both teams look to put week one in the rearview after one-sided losses to P4 teams and have their eyes set on this key G6 battle that will serve as a litmus test for FBS newcomer Missouri State. Quarterback Jacob Clark still managed to complete 67 percent (16-24) of his passes for 147 yards and a touchdown – the first of the Bears’ FBS era. Clark needs just 159 yards to reach 5,000 yards for his career.
 
WKU (2-0, 1-0 CUSA) AT TOLEDO (0-1)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 6
Time: 6 p.m. CT
Location: Toledo, Ohio (Glass Bowl)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Announcers: Michael Reghi (PxP), Je’rod Cherry (Analyst)
All-Time Series: WKU leads 1-0
 
If the teams’ first meeting last fall was any indication, fans should be in store for a good one after the Hilltoppers intercepted a pair of passes late in the game to seal a narrow 26-21 win. WKU rides in with a red-hot offense led by quarterback Maverick McIvor that has averaged 400 passing yards per game with nine passing touchdowns through two games, while the Rockets limited Kentucky to just 85 yards passing and no touchdowns with an interception in their season-opening loss.
 
LA TECH (1-0) AT NO. 3 LSU (1-0)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 6
Time: 6:30 p.m. CT
Location: Baton Rouge, La. (Tiger Stadium)
Broadcast: SEC Network+
Announcers: Jay Alter (PxP), Rocky Boiman (Analyst), Tori Petry (Reporter)
All-Time Series: LSU leads 19-1
 
Both fanbases are in good spirits after week one as the Bulldogs blanked in-state foe Southeastern Louisiana and the Tigers won their season opener for the first time since 2019. While LSU has dominated the all-time series, the last two meetings (38-21 in 2018, 24-16 in 2009) have been decided by an average of 12.5 points. LA Tech’s linebacker trio of Kolbe Fields, Sifa Leota and CUSA Defensive Player of the Week Mekhi Mason combined for 35 tackles, including nine stops, 4.5 tackles for loss and two sacks by Mason.
 
TULSA (1-0) AT NM STATE (1-0)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 6
Time: 8 p.m. CT
Location: Las Cruces, N.M. (Aggie Memorial Stadium)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Announcers: Adam Young (PxP), Danny Knee (Analyst), Kelly Horyczun (Reporter)
All-Time Series: Tulsa leads 15-4
 
Another key peer conference matchup pits a pair of 1-0 squads that took care of business against FCS opponents in the opening week. Quarterback Logan Fife threw for 227 yards and a touchdown in his Aggie debut, while Jamall Thompson Jr. led the defense with nine stops, three tackles for loss and a pair of sacks. The NM State front limited Bryant to just 68 yards rushing on 35 attempts, good for just 1.9 yards per attempt.
 
UT MARTIN (0-1) AT UTEP (0-1)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 6
Time: 8 p.m. CT
Location: El Paso, Texas (Sun Bowl)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Announcers: Andy Morgan (PxP), Ed Stansbury (Analyst)
All-Time Series: First meeting
 
The Miners look to notch one in the win column after falling to Utah State in the season opener. In his first outing for UTEP, quarterback Malachi Nelson completed 22-34 passes for 178 yards and a touchdown – a 34-yard strike to Kenny Odom in the opening frame. Odom finished the game with nine grabs for 97 yards.
 
SAM HOUSTON (0-2, 0-1 CUSA) AT HAWAII (1-1)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 6
Time: 10:59 p.m. CT
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii (Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex)
Broadcast: Mountain West Network
Announcers: Kanoa Leahey (PxP), Rich Miano (Analyst)
All-Time Series: Sam Houston leads 1-0
 
Aiming to snap out of a brief losing skid to begin the year, the Bearkats make the long trek to the Aloha State for the other end of their series with the Rainbow Warriors. Quarterback Hunter Watson threw for three touchdowns in last year’s win over Hawaii, but has struggled in the early goings of 2025 – leading Phil Longo to bench him for Mabrey Mettauer the last time out against UNLV.