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The Conference USA Championship game between Jacksonville State and Western Kentucky saw disappointing fan attendance at AmFirst Stadium, despite being a significant matchup for both teams. Jacksonville State is competing in its first FBS conference title game, while Western Kentucky aims to secure its third Conference USA title. The stadium, which has undergone several renovations, had many empty sections during the game.
Brian Bohannon has stepped down as head football coach at Kennesaw State University after 10 seasons, during which he built the program from scratch and led it to national recognition. Co-Offensive Coordinator Chandler Burks will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. A nationwide search for a new head coach will begin immediately.
All 10 conferences in the Football Bowl Subdivision will crown their champions this weekend, with playoff berths and bragging rights at stake. The predictions include the clash between No. 1 Georgia and No. 8 Alabama in the SEC, as well as the Big Ten and ACC finales featuring No. 2 Michigan and No. 4 Florida State.
Delaware is expected to join Conference USA as its 11th member in football for the 2025-26 season, as part of its transition to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). The move will see Delaware leave the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) in the FCS and join a league that includes Liberty, Sam Houston State, and New Mexico State. Delaware's two-year transition to the FBS is set to begin in 2024, and if they play the 2024 football season in the CAA, they would not be eligible for the FCS playoffs.
CBS Sports Network has released its 2023 college football TV schedule, featuring 70 games, including the Conference USA doubleheader on August 26, 2023, and the UConn Huskies hosting the NC State Wolfpack on August 31, 2023. The network will also broadcast games for Service Academy football, including seven Army Black Knights games, five Air Force Falcons games, and four Navy Midshipmen games. CBS Sports Network has been the home of the C-USA football championship game for the past five seasons and will continue to do so in 2023.
Ty Brewer's historic performance led UAB to an 88-86 overtime victory against Utah Valley in the NIT semifinals. Brewer scored 30 points, had 12 rebounds, and five steals, making 14 of 17 attempts from the field and 4 of 5 from 3-point range. UAB will play fellow Conference USA member North Texas in the NIT championship game, marking the first time UAB has ever played in the final. The success of CUSA teams in the postseason may prompt the NCAA Tournament selection committee to reconsider the conference's underrated status.
The NIT semifinals are set to take place on Tuesday night, with North Texas facing Wisconsin and UAB Blazers taking on Utah Valley. North Texas is favored by 1.5 points against Wisconsin, with their stingy defense and advantage on the offensive glass likely to help them cover the spread. Meanwhile, UAB Blazers are laying three points against Utah Valley, with Jordan Walker's scoring expected to help them push the tempo and prevail. An all-Conference USA final could be in the cards.
New Mexico State has hired Jason Hooten, former Sam Houston State coach, as their new men's basketball coach to replace Greg Heiar, who was fired last month after two off-court incidents. Hooten had six 20 plus win seasons during his time at Sam Houston State and is known for building hard-nosed, defensive-minded teams with character and integrity. NMSU is transitioning from the WAC to Conference USA, and Hooten's Division One coaching experience makes him a good fit for the program.