Conference USA 2026 Preview: Liberated?
Summary
Alex Kirshner and Richard Johnson preview the 2026 Conference USA season, analyzing all ten teams in reverse order of their previous standings. They discuss Kennesaw State’s turnaround, Jacksonville State’s identity, and Western Kentucky’s legal issues, while evaluating Liberty’s financial power and New Mexico State’s rising resources. The hosts also cover FIU’s cultural shifts, Delaware’s offensive strength, and the struggles facing Middle Tennessee and Missouri State.
Topics discussed
Intro and Conference USA overview
Kennesaw State preview and Baron Hobson
Jacksonville State preview and Caden Creel
Western Kentucky WR factory and lawsuit
Missouri State FBS transition
FIU preview and Willie Simmons
Delaware preview and Nick Minacucci
North Texas preview and coach stability
Liberty preview and institutional culture
UTSA preview and Derek Mason
New Mexico State preview and funding
Sam Houston preview and stadium issues
Predictions and final standings
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