The Hilltoppers have become more balanced in recent years but still dial up 35 to 40 pass attempts per game in conference play. As for Liberty, Jamey Chadwell’s offense is far more balanced, if not ground-centric, but stopping the reigning CUSA Player of the Year Kaidon Salter is the way you beat the Flames.

Midweek Conference USA action gets underway in earnest, but college football Week 6 gives us an early look at two teams from the conference who are currently on opposite trajectories. Who wins when the Sam Houston Bearkats and UTEP Miners face off in the Sun Bowl?

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So far in 2024, the Sam Houston Bearkats have a record of 5-1. For their full schedule and results, see below.

The Sam Houston Bearkats (4-1) meet a conference opponent when they visit the UTEP Miners (0-4) on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the Sun Bowl in a CUSA battle. The contest will air on CBS Sports

Thursday night's Conference USA battle between the Sam Houston Bearkats and the UTEP Miners in El Paso had its share of momentum shifts. However, the Bearkats t

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EL PASO, Texas (KBTX) - Sam Houston scored first in the first quarter and held a ten point lead at halftime as they pick up the win against UTEP 41-21 Thursday night at the Sun Bowl. Hunter Watson was 19 of 29 passing with two touchdowns and 224 yards. Sam Houston is one win away from being bowl eligible after going 3-9 last season.

Sam Houston has stepped up in its second season in the FBS with a strong 4-1 start including a stunning win over Texas State. All of a sudden, the high-powered Bearkats look like a factor in the Conference USA race,