As we enter Week 9 of the college football schedule, which team is on top of CUSA? We break it all down below in our newly updated power rankings.

Watch college football all season long on Fubo, ESPN+ and Paramount+.

CUSA Power Rankings

Projected records reflect games against only FBS opponents.

No. 1: Western Kentucky

• Current Record: 5-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 9-2
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 94th
• Last Game Result: W 31-14 vs Sam Houston

Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: BYE

No. 2: Sam Houston

• Current Record: 5-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 9-3
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 123rd
• Last Game Result: L 31-14 vs Western Kentucky

Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: @ Florida International
• Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday, Oct. 22
• TV Channel: ESPN (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 3: Jacksonville State

• Current Record: 3-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-4
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 131st
• Last Game Result: W 54-13 vs New Mexico State

Stop missing games and start streaming college football right now on ESPN+.

Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: Middle Tennessee
• Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, Oct. 23
• TV Channel: ESPN (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 4: Florida International

• Current Record: 2-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-6
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 118th
• Last Game Result: L 30-21 vs UTEP

Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: Sam Houston
• Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday, Oct. 22
• TV Channel: ESPN (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 5: Liberty

• Current Record: 5-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-3
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 133rd
• Last Game Result: W 31-24 vs Florida International

Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: @ Kennesaw State
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, Oct. 23
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 6: Louisiana Tech

• Current Record: 2-4 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-8
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 134th
• Last Game Result: L 33-30 vs New Mexico State

Make smart decisions. Use those stats when making your college football picks and place your bet on BetMGM.

Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: UTEP
• Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Oct. 22
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 7: UTEP

• Current Record: 1-6 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-7
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 98th
• Last Game Result: W 30-21 vs Florida International

Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: @ Louisiana Tech
• Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Oct. 22
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 8: Middle Tennessee

• Current Record: 2-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 2-9
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 84th
• Last Game Result: W 14-5 vs Kennesaw State

Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: @ Jacksonville State
• Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, Oct. 23
• TV Channel: ESPN (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 9: New Mexico State

• Current Record: 2-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-10
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 122nd
• Last Game Result: W 33-30 vs Louisiana Tech

Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: BYE

No. 10: Kennesaw State

• Current Record: 0-6 | Projected 2024 Record: 0-11
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 124th
• Last Game Result: L 14-5 vs Middle Tennessee

Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: Liberty
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, Oct. 23
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.