Week 10 CUSA Recap: Liberty, Jax State remain perfect; offenses prevail

By admin — In News — November 9, 2026

   ​MIAMI, FL – NOVEMBER 07: FIU Panthers running back Devonte Lyons (3) breaks free for a touchdown run during the game between the Missouri State Bears and the FIU Panthers on Saturday, November 6, 2026 at South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium in Miami, FL (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Conference USA is back on Saturdays. Although the games aren’t nationally televised standalone features in the month of November, that doesn’t make them any less thrilling.Week 10 in the CUSA was defined by offensive thrillers. Kennesaw State and Delaware combined for 82 points and nearly needed an extra period to decide things. The 100 Miles of Hate rivalry between Middle Tennessee and Western Kentucky featured an aggregate of 93 points, as the longtime rivals totaled 1,010 yards in Murfreesboro.The week was also defined by predictable outcomes. Liberty and Jacksonville State maintained their perfect conference records, remaining on a collision course to meet each other in the championship game in early December.Here is what went down in the CUSA in Week 10:Kennesaw State 42, Delaware 40Fifth Third Stadium, colloquially known as “The Fraction,” served host to one of Saturday’s most eventful showcases. The fireworks started from the opening kickoff which Kennesaw State returned from a 99-yard touchdown and never let up, as Delaware scored a touchdown with 24 seconds remaining but failed the tying two-point attempt. In between, there were six lead changes as each offense consistently responded to the other throughout the evening.Delaware quarterback Nick Minicucci threw for 408 yards and two touchdowns, establishing a strong connection with wide receiver Bryson Graves. Meanwhile, Kennesaw State operated with Landon Varnes after an injury to starting quarterback Rickie Collins, and the JUCO transfer held his own in a 251-yard showing. Running back Boogie Woods III also added 90 yards and two touchdowns as the Owls broke 40 points for the second consecutive week.It marked the Fightin’ Blue Hens’ fifth loss of the season, but their first where Minicucci started and never left due to injury. For Kennesaw State, it represented the Owls’ second consecutive victory. Now at 3-6, Jerry Mack’s team continues to hold onto bowl eligibility hopes.Middle Tennessee 51, WKU 42The offenses seemingly racked up 100 miles in the 100 Miles of Hate rivalry, which had been largely dominated by WKU over the years. The Hilltoppers won seven consecutive installments and 10 of 11 dating back to 2015. But Saturday in Murfreesboro marked a changing of the guard in the CUSA’s most historic rivalry.Roman Gagliano threw for 312 yards and four touchdowns, while Antonio Martin rushed for 125 and two in the Blue Raiders’ triumphant victory. True freshman wide receiver Ziyon Butler also erupted for the greatest game of his young career, corralling six receptions for 129 yards and a touchdown in the program’s highes  

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