12 of 14 Conference USA teams saw action during week six of play as the action on Friday and Saturday provided fans with a possible game of the year, plus a semblance of clarity in the division races. Charlotte picked up their first-ever win over Florida International, beating the Panthers 45-33 in a road victory that saw Miami native Victor Tucker haul in eight passes for 92 yards and a touchdown.
UTEP moves to 5-1 after beating Southern Miss on the road, setting up the Miners with an opportunity to become bowl-eligible for the first time since 2014, while UAB decisively beat Florida Atlantic, forcing four FAU turnovers and recording eight sacks in the process.