Conference USA Football Predictions 2020
By Tyler Smith
Conference USA always makes for tough predictions. Since 2012 we have previewed CUSA. In 2014 we had the most accurate Conference USA predictions according to the Stassen.
East
#1 Charlotte 7-4 (6-1)

Coach: Will Healy
Offensive Coordinator: Mark Carney
Defensive Coordinator: Brandon Cooper and Marcus West
Stadium: Jerry Richardson Stadium (15,314)
Offensive Coordinator: Mark Carney
Defensive Coordinator: Brandon Cooper and Marcus West
Stadium: Jerry Richardson Stadium (15,314)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2019 7-6
2018 5-7
2017 1-11
2016 4-8
2015 2-10
2019 7-6
2018 5-7
2017 1-11
2016 4-8
2015 2-10
Top ReturnersOffense
Passing Chris Reynolds, JR, QB Rushing Chris Reynolds, JR, QB Receiving Victor Tucker, JR, WR Defense Interceptions Henry Segura, JR, LB Sacks Markees Watts, JR, DE Tackles Ja'Cione Fugate, SR, S Unit Rankings
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ScheduleSchedule AnalysisBiggest Game: At FAU
Toughest Road Game: At Tennessee Biggest Conference Game: At FAU Star Player |
Quick Thoughts
#2T FAU 7-2 (5-2)

Coach: Willie Taggart
Offensive Coordinator: Drew Mehringer and Clint Trickett
Defensive Coordinator: Jim Leavitt
Stadium: FAU Stadium (29,571)
Offensive Coordinator: Drew Mehringer and Clint Trickett
Defensive Coordinator: Jim Leavitt
Stadium: FAU Stadium (29,571)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2019 11-3
2018 5-7
2017 11-3
2016 3-9
2015 3-9
2019 11-3
2018 5-7
2017 11-3
2016 3-9
2015 3-9
Top ReturnersOffense
Passing Chris Robison, JR, QB Rushing Malcolm Davidson, JR, RB Receiving John Mitchell, SR, WR Defense Interceptions Keke Leroy, SR, LB Sacks Leighton McCarthy, SR, LB Tackles Hosea Barnwell, SR, LB Unit Rankings
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ScheduleSchedule AnalysisBiggest Game: Charlotte
Toughest Road Game: At Minnesota Biggest Conference Game: Charlotte Star Player |
Quick Thoughts
#2T WKU 7-4 (5-2)

Coach: Tyson Helton
Offensive Coordinator: Ryan Aplin and Bryan Ellis
Defensive Coordinator: Maurice Crum and Clayton White
Stadium: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium (22,113)
Offensive Coordinator: Ryan Aplin and Bryan Ellis
Defensive Coordinator: Maurice Crum and Clayton White
Stadium: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium (22,113)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2019 9-4
2018 3-9
2017 6-7
2016 11-3
2015 12-2
2019 9-4
2018 3-9
2017 6-7
2016 11-3
2015 12-2
Top ReturnersOffense
Passing Kevaris Thomas, SO, QB Rushing Gaej Walker, SR, RB Receiving Jahcour Pearson, SR, WR Defense Interceptions Kyle Bailey, SR, LB Sacks DeAngelo Malone, SR, DE Tackles Kyle Bailey, SR, LB Unit Rankings
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ScheduleSchedule AnalysisBiggest Game: Marshall
Toughest Road Game: At Louisville Biggest Conference Game: Marshall Star Player |
Quick Thoughts
#4 Marshall 6-4 (4-3)

Coach: Doc Holliday
Offensive Coordinator: Tim Cramsey
Defensive Coordinator: Brad Lambert and J.C. Price
Stadium: Joan C. Edwards Stadium (38,016)
Offensive Coordinator: Tim Cramsey
Defensive Coordinator: Brad Lambert and J.C. Price
Stadium: Joan C. Edwards Stadium (38,016)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2019 8-5
2018 9-4
2017 8-5
2016 3-9
2015 10-3
2019 8-5
2018 9-4
2017 8-5
2016 3-9
2015 10-3
Top ReturnersOffense
Passing Isaiah Green, JR, QB Rushing Brenden Knox, JR, RB Receiving Willie Johnson, SR, WR Defense Interceptions Steven Gilmore, JR, CB Sacks Darius Hodge, JR, DE Tackles Tavante Beckett, SR, LB Unit Rankings
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ScheduleSchedule AnalysisBiggest Game: Boise State
Toughest Road Game: At La Tech Biggest Conference Game: At Western Kentucky Star Player |
Quick Thoughts
#5 MTSU 4-6 (3-4)

Coach: Rick Stockstill
Offensive Coordinator: Tony Franklin
Defensive Coordinator: Scott Shafer
Stadium: Floyd Stadium (30,788)
Offensive Coordinator: Tony Franklin
Defensive Coordinator: Scott Shafer
Stadium: Floyd Stadium (30,788)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2019 4-8
2018 8-6
2017 7-6
2016 8-5
2015 7-6
2019 4-8
2018 8-6
2017 7-6
2016 8-5
2015 7-6
Top ReturnersOffense
Passing Asher O'Hara, JR, QB Rushing Asher O'Hara, JR, QB Receiving Jarrin Pierce, SR, WR Defense Interceptions Reed Blankenship, SR, S Sacks DQ Thomas, SR, LB Tackles DQ Thomas, SR, LB Unit Rankings
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ScheduleSchedule AnalysisBiggest Game: Virginia Tech
Toughest Road Game: At Duke Biggest Conference Game: WKU Star Player |
Quick Thoughts
#6 FIU 3-7 (1-6)

Coach: Butch Davis
Offensive Coordinator: Rich Skrosky
Defensive Coordinator: Jeff Copp and Jerod Kuse
Stadium: Riccardo Silva Stadium (20,000)
Offensive Coordinator: Rich Skrosky
Defensive Coordinator: Jeff Copp and Jerod Kuse
Stadium: Riccardo Silva Stadium (20,000)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2019 6-7
2018 9-4
2017 8-5
2016 4-8
2015 5-7
2019 6-7
2018 9-4
2017 8-5
2016 4-8
2015 5-7
Top ReturnersOffense
Passing Kaylan Wiggins, JR, QB Rushing Kaylan Wiggins, JR, QB Receiving Shemar Thornton, SR, WR Defense Interceptions Rishard Dames, JR, CB Sacks Alexy Jean-Baptiste, SR, DE Tackles Jamal Gates, SR, LB Unit Rankings
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ScheduleSchedule AnalysisBiggest Game: FAU
Toughest Road Game: AT UCF Biggest Conference Game: FAU Star Player |
Quick Thoughts
#7 ODU 2-10 (0-8) Not Playing in 2020

Coach: Ricky Rahne
Offensive Coordinator: Kirk Campbell
Defensive Coordinator: Blake Seiler
Stadium: S. B. Ballard Stadium
Offensive Coordinator: Kirk Campbell
Defensive Coordinator: Blake Seiler
Stadium: S. B. Ballard Stadium
Last Five Year Win Totals
2019 1-11
2018 4-8
2017 5-7
2016 10-3
2015 5-7
2019 1-11
2018 4-8
2017 5-7
2016 10-3
2015 5-7
Top ReturnersOffense
Passing Stone Smartt, SR, QB Rushing Lala Davis, SO, RB Receiving Aaron Moore, SO, WR Defense Interceptions Kaleb ford-Dement, JR, CB and Geronda Hall, JR, NB Sacks 3 Tied at 3.5 Tackles Lawrence Garner, SR, LB Unit Rankings |
ScheduleSchedule AnalysisBiggest Game: Virginia
Toughest Road Game: At Charlotte Biggest Conference Game: FIU Star Player |
Quick Thoughts
West
#1 UAB 9-2 (7-0)

Coach: Bill Clark
Offensive Coordinator: Bryant Vincent
Defensive Coordinator: David Reeves
Stadium: Legion Field (72,000)
Offensive Coordinator: Bryant Vincent
Defensive Coordinator: David Reeves
Stadium: Legion Field (72,000)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2019 9-5
2018 11-3
2017 8-5
2016 N/A
2015 N/A
2019 9-5
2018 11-3
2017 8-5
2016 N/A
2015 N/A
Top ReturnersOffense
Passing Tyler Johnsoton III, JR, QB Rushing Spencer Brown, SR, RB Receiving Austin Watkins Jr., SR, WR Defense Interceptions Will Boler, JR, S Sacks Jordan Smith, JR, OLB Tackles Kristopher Moll, SR, MLB Unit Rankings
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ScheduleSchedule AnalysisBiggest Game: At LA Tech
Toughest Road Game: At Miami Biggest Conference Game: At La Tech Star Player |
Quick Thoughts
#2 Southern Miss 9-3 (6-2)

Coach: Jack Abraham, SR, QB
Offensive Coordinator: Matt Kubik, Scotty Walden
Defensive Coordinator: Tony Pecoraro
Stadium: M. M. Roberts Stadium
Offensive Coordinator: Matt Kubik, Scotty Walden
Defensive Coordinator: Tony Pecoraro
Stadium: M. M. Roberts Stadium
Last Five Year Win Totals
2019 7-6
2018 6-5
2017 8-5
2016 7-6
2015 9-5
2019 7-6
2018 6-5
2017 8-5
2016 7-6
2015 9-5
Top ReturnersOffense
Passing Jack Abraham, SR, QB Rushing Kevin Perkins, SR, RB Receiving Tim Jones, SR, WR Defense Interceptions Three tied with 2 Sacks Jacques Turner, SR, DE Tackles Ky'el Hemby, SR, S Unit Rankings
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ScheduleSchedule AnalysisBiggest Game: Louisiana Tech
Toughest Road Game: At Auburn Biggest Conference Game: At UAB Star Player |
Quick Thoughts
#3 Louisiana Tech 7-4 (5-3)

Coach: Skip Holtz
Offensive Coordinator: Joe Sloan
Defensive Coordinator: David Blackwell
Stadium: Joe Aillet Stadium (28,019)
Offensive Coordinator: Joe Sloan
Defensive Coordinator: David Blackwell
Stadium: Joe Aillet Stadium (28,019)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2019 10-3
2018 8-5
2017 7-6
2016 9-5
2015 9-4
2019 10-3
2018 8-5
2017 7-6
2016 9-5
2015 9-4
Top ReturnersOffense
Passing Aaron Allen, SO, QB Rushing Justin Henderson, RB, SR Receiving Griffin Hebert, JR, WR Defense Interceptions Trey Baldwin and Ezekiel Barnett Sacks Milton Williams, JR, DE Tackles Ezekiel Barnett and Milton Williams Unit Rankings
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ScheduleSchedule AnalysisBiggest Game: UAB
Toughest Road Game: At UAB Biggest Conference Game: UAB Star Player |
Quick Thoughts
#4T North Texas 4-7 (3-5)

Coach: Seth Littrell
Offensive Coordinator: Seth Littrell
Defensive Coordinator: Clint Brown
Stadium: Apogee Stadium (30,850)
Offensive Coordinator: Seth Littrell
Defensive Coordinator: Clint Brown
Stadium: Apogee Stadium (30,850)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2019 4-8
2018 9-4
2017 9-5
2016 5-8
2015 1-11
2019 4-8
2018 9-4
2017 9-5
2016 5-8
2015 1-11
Top ReturnersOffense
Passing Jason Bean, SO, QB Rushing Tre Siggers, JR, RB Receiving Jaelon Darden, SR, WR Defense Interceptions Makyle Sanders, SR, S Sacks Tyreke Davis, SR, LB Tackles KD Davis, JR, LB Unit Rankings |
ScheduleSchedule AnalysisBiggest Game: SMU
Toughest Road Game: At Texas A&M Biggest Conference Game: At MTSU Star Player |
Quick Thoughts
#4T UTSA 4-8 (3-5)

Coach: Jeff Traylor
Offensive Coordinator: Barry Lunney Jr.
Defensive Coordinator: Tyrone Nix
Stadium: Alamodome (65,000)
Offensive Coordinator: Barry Lunney Jr.
Defensive Coordinator: Tyrone Nix
Stadium: Alamodome (65,000)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2019 4-8
2018 3-9
2017 6-5
2016 6-7
2015 3-9
2019 4-8
2018 3-9
2017 6-5
2016 6-7
2015 3-9
Top ReturnersOffense
Passing Lowell Narcisse, JR, QB Rushing Sincere McCormick, SO, RB Receiving Zakhari Franklin, SO, WR Defense Interceptions Three tied with 1 Sacks DeQuarius Henry, SR, DE Tackles Trevor Harmanson, JR, LB Unit Rankings
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ScheduleSchedule AnalysisBiggest Game: At Texas State
Toughest Road Game: At LSU Biggest Conference Game: At Rice Star Player |
Quick Thoughts
#6 Rice 1-8 (1-7)

Coach: Mike Bloomgren
Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Mack
Defensive Coordinator: Brian Smith
Stadium: Rice stadium (47,000)
Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Mack
Defensive Coordinator: Brian Smith
Stadium: Rice stadium (47,000)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2019 3-9
2018 2-11
2017 1-11
2016 3-9
2015 5-7
2019 3-9
2018 2-11
2017 1-11
2016 3-9
2015 5-7
Top ReturnersOffense
Passing Wiley Green, SO, QB Rushing JoVoni Johnson, FR, RB Receiving Austin Trammell, SR, WR Defense Interceptions Two tied at 2 Sacks Blaze Alldredge, SR, LB Tackles Blaze Alldredge, SR, LB Unit Rankings
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ScheduleSchedule AnalysisBiggest Game: UTSA
Toughest Road Game: At Southern Miss Biggest Conference Game: UTSA Star Player |
Quick Thoughts
#7 UTEP 1-11 (0-8)

Coach: Dana Dimel
Offensive Coordinator: Mike Canales
Defensive Coordinator: Mike Cox
Stadium: Sun Bowl (51,000)
Offensive Coordinator: Mike Canales
Defensive Coordinator: Mike Cox
Stadium: Sun Bowl (51,000)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2019 1-11
2018 1-11
2017 0-12
2016 4-8
2015 5-7
2019 1-11
2018 1-11
2017 0-12
2016 4-8
2015 5-7
Top ReturnersOffense
Passing Rushing Receiving Defense Interceptions Sacks Tackles Unit Rankings |
ScheduleSchedule AnalysisBiggest Game: At Rice
Toughest Road Game: At Texas Biggest Conference Game:At Rice Star Player |