We’ve reached the tip of the street. Welcome to the ultimate slate of Weekday CUSA video games in 2026. All through the month of October, the CUSA has graced our tv screens on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and even Friday nights, permitting soccer followers to have their repair each day of the week.
In November, the torch will probably be handed to Midweek MACtion. However to spherical out this month, the CUSA performs two Tuesday and two Wednesday video games in Week 9, earlier than resuming motion Saturday with a matchup between FIU and Liberty.
Here’s a have a look at the 4 weekday matchups:
Delaware @ WKU
Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 pm ET on CBS Sports activities Community
Unfold: WKU (-1.5)
Over/underneath: 57.5
Delaware (3-4, 1-2 CUSA) enters Bowling Inexperienced, KY with a special sense of vitality. The Fightin’ Blue Hens returned star quarterback Nick Minicucci final week in opposition to Missouri State, and that made all of the distinction. Minicucci completed sixth nationally in passing yards final season and picked up proper the place he left off, whereas rocking a large brace on his proper leg. He tied a program file 5 passing touchdowns in his return, added one on the bottom, and led Delaware to a 61-point efficiency. The Fightin’ Blue Hens, ranked 119th in speeding offense, additionally acquired stronger run help final week, totally unlocking a dynamic offense. Different standouts on offense embrace vast receiver Sean Wilson and middle Steven Demboski as Delaware appears to be like to hold its offensive success to the street. Defensively, the Fightin’ Blue Hens allowed 431 yards final week however tightened within the second half by forcing three consecutive turnovers. They rank eighth-to-last nationally in passing protection however get to the quarterback greater than anybody else within the CUSA with 2.6 sacks per recreation, led by exterior linebacker Blake Matthews.
WKU (3-4, 2-1 CUSA) had about as brutal of a begin as anybody in school soccer, beginning 0-4 in opposition to FBS competitors with a minus-144 differential in these video games. However the Hilltoppers saved chipping away, and now they’re coming off back-to-back wins with a renewed sense of confidence. Protection, notably containing the bottom, was a significant battle within the early weeks. Nonetheless, these issues have been solved final outing in opposition to Sam Houston as WKU allowed simply three factors and restricted the Bearkats to 177 yards whole. The Hilltoppers’ power defensively is an aggressive secondary that flies to the ball shortly, headlined by safeties Jaylen Lewis and Dave Herard. Offensively, WKU nonetheless seeks extra consistency. The Hilltoppers have began Brock Glenn the previous two weeks, incorporating his mobility as a focus of the offense. It’s not your typical Tyson Helton WKU that throws for over 300 yards per recreation. Nonetheless, there may be expertise within the receiver room, specifically Jonathan Stafford Jr., who averages seven catches per recreation in CUSA play.
Prediction: Delaware 42, WKU 31
Sam Houston @ Missouri State
Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 8 pm ET on ESPN2
Unfold: Missouri State (-6)
Over/underneath: 51.5
Sam Houston (1-6, 0-3 CUSA) has considerably tailed off since a promising non-conference displaying. The Bearkats went toe-to-toe with Troy and Tulsa and even remained aggressive with Texas Tech for a half. However they’re 0-3 in CUSA play, failing to attain a landing in opposition to Liberty and WKU and falling at house to New Mexico State final Wednesday. Quarterback Landyn Locke performed by means of an damage final week and completed with 235 passing yards, however he stays looking for his 300-yard performances that outlined the early portion of Sam Houston’s season. The Bearkats will rely closely on Locke and the receivers, contemplating their run recreation is useless final within the FBS at 83 yards per recreation. Defensively, Sam Houston has created havoc lately, staying within the New Mexico State recreation because of a punt block landing and two takeaways. Exterior linebacker Dean Ford has 24 tackles and three tackles for loss throughout his final three video games, whereas the move protection ranks third nationally in fewest yards allowed per recreation at 141, doing so on an opponent completion share of 52.4.
Missouri State (2-5, 1-2 CUSA) loved its greatest offensive displaying of the season final week at Delaware, however a brutal efficiency from the protection resulted in a 61-38 defeat. The Bears turned to Henry Belin IV at quarterback, and the Duke switch has been productive with back-to-back 300-yard outings with a number of touchdowns. Anticipate loads of Belin’s passes to go within the route of Isaiah Myers, who ranks sixth nationally and first within the CUSA with 796 receiving yards. Myers has exceeded 130 yards 4 occasions this season, together with his 242-yard explosion final week, and his 20.9 yards per reception are second within the FBS amongst all receivers with 30 catches (solely trailing Jesse Legree). Missouri State can inflict injury by means of the air, however its protection ranks a hundred and thirtieth in factors allowed per recreation and 129th in yards allowed per recreation. Inside linebacker Jared “Chook” Lloyd is the primary identify to observe on that finish, contributing 79 tackles and 4 tackles for loss on the season.
Prediction: Missouri State 21, Sam Houston 17
Kennesaw State @ Center Tennessee
Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7 pm ET on CBS Sports activities Community
Unfold: Center Tennessee (-2.5)
Over/underneath: 50.5
Kennesaw State (1-6, 0-3 CUSA) is proof how shortly the hierarchy of the CUSA can shift. Final season, the Owls rattled off 10 victories and received the convention championship. Now, they’re on the point of lacking a bowl recreation and nonetheless haven’t defeated FBS competitors in 2026. Kennesaw State had a number of shut calls, dropping to Jacksonville State and Missouri State on last-minute area objectives. However final week in opposition to Liberty, the Owls did not notch a landing in a 34-6 beatdown. Kennesaw State is now evaluating its quarterback room, shifting from Rickie Collins to Landon Varnes in the course of final week’s recreation. It’s unclear who the Owls begin Wednesday, however the 124th-ranked scoring offense is in determined want of a spark, and the workforce has thrown extra interceptions (6) than passing touchdowns (4) in 2026. On protection, the Owls are led by proficient linebackers Baron Hopson and Tywon Christopher, who mix for 105 tackles. However the workforce seeks extra from the secondary, because the passing protection is 96th nationally, whereas solely intercepting three passes by means of seven video games.
Center Tennessee (4-3, 2-1 CUSA) may warrant the title of the CUSA’s most improved workforce. The Blue Raiders collected back-to-back victories over Delaware and FIU, and now they’ve their winningest season in three years of the Derek Mason period. Quarterback Roman Gagliano is on the forefront of the newfound success, and he’s exhibited a powerful 19-to-2 landing to interception ratio since taking up because the Blue Raiders’ quarterback late final season. Moreover, Center Tennessee acquired issues accomplished on the bottom final week at FIU, as operating again Terrence Brown Jr. produced 158 speeding yards — probably the most this system has seen since 2019. Nonetheless, it’s notable that its third down offense is at the moment the second-worst within the FBS. In the meantime, the protection is 116th in yards allowed, however the Blue Raiders have solely allowed greater than 30 factors as soon as all season. However one factor Center Tennessee does higher than anybody else within the convention: particular groups. The Blue Raiders are 10-of-11 on area objectives and personal the fifth-best punting common within the nation.
Prediction: Center Tennessee 30, Kennesaw State 10
Jacksonville State @ New Mexico State
Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 8 pm ET on ESPN2
Unfold: Jacksonville State (-3)
Over/underneath: 49.5
Jacksonville State (5-2, 3-0 CUSA) is doing the standard Jax State season once more. The Gamecocks had one more sluggish begin in non-conference play however have stepped it up in opposition to their CUSA friends. Jax State is now 23-4 in common season CUSA video games since becoming a member of the FBS, at the moment having a transparent path to a third-straight convention championship look. This Gamecock offense is extra versatile than the earlier iterations, contemplating the frequency of the passing recreation. Caden Creel nonetheless runs the soccer successfully and leads the workforce with 500 speeding yards, however he’s taken a major leap as a passer, firing for 1,637 yards and 12 touchdowns. The 6’8” Deondre Johnson is the goal that makes this offense click on, and Johnson has 431 receiving yards on an explosive 19.6 yards per carry. Jax State’s protection has additionally been constant, holding six-straight opponents under 30 factors. Free security Caleb Nix has been the sport changer on that finish, main the workforce with 43 tackles, two interceptions, and three move breakups, whereas cornerback Tre’Quon Fegans has additionally been efficient in one of many CUSA’s higher passing defenses. Additionally, if this matchup will get shut, keep watch over kicker Garrison Rippa, who has already hit two game-winners in Weekday CUSA video games this yr.
New Mexico State (3-4, 2-1 CUSA) has been on a curler coaster of a season, recurrently alternating between lopsided losses and commanding victories. The Aggies are recent off their first one rating recreation and first street victory of the season, rising at Sam Houston 30-24 final Wednesday. Working again James Jones was key to the successful effort with 178 yards, and now he ranks 14th within the nation and first within the FBS with 777 speeding yards. Moreover, vast receiver AJ Williams III made a number of spectacular finish zone catches to maintain the offense multidimensional. Now, the Aggies simply want consistency on that finish, as they’ve been held under 20 factors in all 4 losses. The protection delivered loads of promise final week, holding Sam Houston to 13 speeding yards. Linebackers Sione Aupiu and Tory Gethers have been efficient in opposition to the run, whereas sturdy security Nick Session has managed the again finish, and consequently, the Aggies have allowed simply 4 offensive touchdowns in three video games of CUSA play.
Prediction: Jacksonville State 27, New Mexico State 19