Best Win: Marshall over USF
Most Exciting Game: FIU over Toledo
Biggest Disappointment: Middle Tennessee
Best Individual Performances: Xavier Ubosi, UAB (Offense) Jaylon Ferguson, Louisiana Tech (Defense)
Stock Market: Neutral
On the first day of bowl season, C-USA laid a huge egg. After Seth Littrell withdrew his name to become the new head coach of Kansas State, the Mean Green entered the New Mexico Bowl with a ton of momentum. Middle Tennessee had every reason to win the New Orleans Bowl with the Brent Stockstill era coming to a close.