The Conference USA Power Rankings are never a prediction for how things will end up, but rather a snapshot of how teams look at the moment.
1. FAU (6-3, 5-0, Last Week: #1)
There’s been a lot of talk about Lane Kiffin and Kendal Briles’ offense, but the job Chris Kiffin has done with FAU’s defense is incredible. The Owls lead Conference USA in interceptions with 18. They are the best team in the country in turnover margin as the Owls are +16 on the season. Jalen Young and Shelton Lewis’ four combined interceptions against Marshall is what kept FAU undefeated in conference play.