Amazingly, we have already arrived at the final regular season week in the 2019 season.  Seven league games are on Saturday’s schedule with division titles, championship game hosting and rivalry bragging rights all hanging in the balance.

For the second straight year, FIU and Marshall will finish the season against each other, this time in Huntington.  The Panthers are coming off a big win over crosstown rival Miami that made them bowl-eligible and will be looking to guarantee a winning season with their seventh victory of 2019.  The Thundering Herd could still earn the East Division title and a spot in the 2019 Ryan C-USA Football Championship Game with a win, coupled with a Florida Atlantic loss.
 
First-year head coach Will Healy has Charlotte bowl-eligible for the first time in program history and will look to extend their school-record winning streak to five games when the 49ers visit Old Dominion.  Charlotte has the league’s top rushing offense, but the Monarchs defense has been solid against the run all season (No. 4 in C-USA).
 
Separated by 100 miles, the rivalry between Middle Tennessee and WKU is the most-played among Conference USA schools.  The longtime foes will meet in Bowling Green, with Blue Raiders quarterback Asher O’Hara needing 86 rushing yards to become the second C-USA QB to run for 1,000 yards in a season.  Under first-year head coach Tyson Helton, WKU has raised its win total by four games and will look for win No. 8 armed with one of the league’s top defenses.
 
Southern Miss and Florida Atlantic each enter Saturday with the possibility of qualifying for the C-USA Championship Game when they meet in Boca Raton for the first time.  For the Owls, which have won four straight, it’s simple – win and they will host the title game for the second time in three years.  For the Golden Eagles, they need to get the road win and then get some help from UTSA against Louisiana Tech.
 
Louisiana Tech will host UTSA, looking for a win to keep its hopes alive of earning of a spot in the C-USA Championship Game.  The Bulldogs need to snap their two-game losing streak and get help from North Texas vs. UAB in order to make its third title game appearance in six years.
 
UAB will play at North Texas, with the Blazers playing for a possible return trip to the C-USA Championship Game.  A UAB win, coupled with a Southern Miss loss at FAU will send Bill Clark’s bunch back to defend their title.  This matchup will mark the final game for Mean Green QB Mason Fine, who has re-written the UNT passing record book.
 
In-state rivals Rice and UTEP will wrap up their 2019 seasons with a meeting in El Paso.  The improving Owls are seeking to finish the campaign on a three-game winning streak, while the Miners are hoping to finish on a high note with a second straight victory over Rice.


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30


FIU at Marshall (CBSSN) 12:00 pm
Charlotte at Old Dominion (ESPN+) 2:00 pm
Middle Tennessee at WKU (ESPN+) 2:00 pm
Rice at UTEP (ESPN3) 3:00 pm
Southern Miss at FAU (NFLN) 3:30 pm
UTSA at Louisiana Tech (ESPN+) 3:30 pm
UAB at North Texas (Stadium) 4:00 pm

Oh boy.. is FIU about to seal it for us?

#FIU is driving, on #Marshall's 25 yard line with 50 seconds left.

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) November 30, 2019

FIU ties it.

#FIU ties #Marshall at 24 a piece with 21 seconds remaining.

The Herd have one timeout remaining to drive downfield and get a walkoff score.

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) November 30, 2019

Marshall takes a knee to go into an extra period.

And we're going to OVERTIME in Huntington.

C'mon #FIU, finish this off!

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) November 30, 2019

We can go back to hating FIU again.

And in Huntington, #Marshall beats #FIU 30-27 in OT.

Thanks for nothing Kitties...

— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) November 30, 2019

FINAL:

MTSU 26  WKU 31

The Blue Raiders finish the season at 4-8, while the Hilltoppers close at 8-4.

FINAL:

Charlotte 38  Old Dominion 22

The 49ers keep the Monarchs at bay, and finish 2019 well ahead of expectations.

FINAL:

Rice 30  UTEP 16

The other Owls (3-9) finish off their season with a pair of wins.

FINAL:

SMiss 17  FAU 34

Turnovers, and constant pressure on Golden Eagle QB Jack Abraham help the Owls to double-up Southern Miss and seal hosting the 2019 C-USA Championship.

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FINAL:

UAB 26  North Texas 21

All scoring happened in the first three periods, and the Blazers (9-3, 6-2) will travel to Boca Raton next Saturday to face the Owls (9-3, 7-1).