WKU ended a thrilling season with a big comeback win over Southern Miss in the Conference USA championship. There are only five bowl eligible teams – where are they going?
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Conference USA Football Rankings
1. WKU 11-2
2. Marshall 9-3
3. Southern Miss 9-4
4. Louisiana Tech 8-4
5. Middle Tennessee 7-5
6. Florida International 5-7
7. UTEP 5-7
8. Rice 5-7
9. Old Dominion 5-7
10. Florida Atlantic 3-9
11. Texas-San Antonio 3-9
12. Charlotte 2-10
13. North Texas 1-11
Conference USA Bowl Projections
The league has seven bowl slots, and only five available teams with Florida International, Old Dominion, Rice and UTEP all finishing at 5-7. It would’ve been nice to get a little bit of luck and big wins late to get more teams into the post-season, but the five being sent to the bowls are all going to be dangerous.
WKU
Miami Beach Bowl vs. American Athletic
Marshall
St. Petersburg Bowl vs. American Athletic
Southern Miss
Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Bowl vs. Big 12 (but Big 12 not likely to have a team available)
Louisiana Tech
R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl vs. Sun Belt
Middle Tennessee
Popeyes Bahamas Bowl vs. Western Michigan