Kennesaw State, Western Kentucky Lead Key Conference USA Football Matchups

The upcoming Conference USA matchups feature Western Kentucky facing Louisiana Tech, and Kennesaw State playing Florida International (FIU). Western Kentucky, with a 5-2 record, struggles defensively against the run but has an efficient passing attack led by Maverick McIvor, while Louisiana Tech, slightly favored, excels defensively in red zone situations but has trouble sustaining drives. Kennesaw State, on a four-game winning streak and 2-0 in conference play, will face FIU, who are 1-1 in CUSA but recently upset Western Kentucky with a strong defensive performance. Kennesaw State's balanced offense, led by quarterbacks Dexter Williams II and Amari Odom, is expected to exploit FIU's secondary, though FIU's motivation and solid rushing attack make the game competitive. Both games are significant for conference championship implications, with Kennesaw and FIU's encounter being especially pivotal given their recent history and current standings. Analysts favor Kennesaw State to continue their winning form, while Western Kentucky must overcome defensive vulnerabilities to succeed against Louisiana Tech.