What’s next in the lifespan of Conference USA? A long-rumored merger with the Sun Belt Conference has merits, but it’s far from a sure thing. The COVID-19 pandemic has put college athletics travel costs, particularly in non-revenue sports, under the microscope. There are no “one-size fits all” solutions, but there are countless theories being circulated … Read more
Conference USA football fielding an array of defenses in 2019. Which were the best at getting off the field by stop rate and three-and-out rate? Recently published by The Athletic, stop rate is a useful tool for measuring college football defenses. Max Olson, who compiled the sat, defines stop rate as: The percentage of a … Read more
The 2020 Conference USA football schedule has been announced. Here are five thoughts from the early look at the upcoming season’s games. 1. Statement opportunity on opening night Florida Atlantic’s first game under new head coach Willie Taggart has the potential to be national news. Minnesota will be coming off a Top 10 finish this … Read more