Now that Marshall is firmly entrenched in league play, we are going to take a weekly look at Conference USA football, reviewing last Saturday's results while also looking ahead to this weeks important match-ups.
Last Weeks Results
Southern Miss 14 - ECU 55
North Texas 28 - La.Tech 13
Rice 45 - New Mexico St. 19
East Standings
1) Marshall 4-2, 2-0
2) ECU: 5-2, 3-1
3) UAB: 2-4, 1-1
3) FIU: 1-5, 1-1
4) MTSU: 3-4, 1-2
5) FAU: 2-5, 1-4
7) USM: 0-6, 0-2
East Division Game of the Week
The only game within the East division last week, ECU took down winless Southern Miss 55-14. Pirates quarterback Shane Carden completed 30 of 37 passes for 308 yards and three touchdowns.
East Division Game to Watch Next Week
Trust me, this is not a hometown homer pick but, Marshall at Middle Tennessee State is the best East division match-up next week. Coincidentally, it is also the only game between two Conference USA East division teams next week.
Anyway, Marshall will attempt to win back-to-back road games for the first time under Doc Holliday. On the other sideline, MTSU is coming off three straight losses after winning three of the seasons first four games.
West Division Standings
1) Tulane: 5-2, 3-0
2) Rice: 5-2, 3-0
3) N.Texas: 4-3, 2-1
4) La.Tech: 2-5, 1-2
5) Tulsa: 2-4, 1-1
4) UTSA: 2-5, 1-2
7) UTEP: 1-5, 0-3
West Division Game of the Week
North Texas continued to show its a force in the West division, taking down Louisiana Tech 28-13. The Mean Green's defense caused three turnovers including two interceptions by Bulldogs quarterback Ryan Higgins.
West Division Game to Watch Next Week
Arguably the biggest surprise in C-USA, Tulane looks to keep its impressive season going at home against Tulsa next week. Headed into the season, the Golden Hurricanes were expected to compete for a league title but, poor defense and shaky quarterback play has handcuffed the team.
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