(06-22-2018 01:39 AM)XYZ Wrote:  UNT (9-1) and FAU (8-2) both go through the conference undefeated before meeting up in Denton. UNT, with CUSA’s best offense, wins a surprisingly low scoring game in OT. UNT finishes the season undefeated in conference and ranked Top 25 nationally. FAU’s offense struggles more than expected due to some inexperience on the OL but makes up for it with one of CUSA’s best defenses in years.

Marshall, UAB, and La Tech also have strong seasons but fall just short. WKU, Charlotte, UTEP, and Rice finish at the bottom of the conference.

Seth Littrell leaves to coach at Texas Tech after the season and UNT replaces him with Graham Harrell to keep continuity within the program. Kendall Briles is a finalist for the position but doesn’t get the job after Briles’ is unable to have similar success in Houston in 2018 without Singletary and FAU’s veteran OL from 2017.

Lane Kiffin leaves to coach Georgia Tech after the season. FAU replaces him with Greg Schiano.

FIU emerges as the perceived favorite for 2019 with UNT, La Tech, and Marshall also contending.