Through five weeks of play, it’s apparent that week in and week out, we’re going to be in for a result that makes that either makes the gamblers in Vegas (and in Conference USA cities) run for the ticket window — or seek the nearest support hotline. 21-point favorite UTSA left home fans on the edge of their seats for four quarters, barely screeching out a win over winless UNLV.
East division contender Marshall went to Floyd Stadium looking to rebound from a narrow loss to Appalachian State but ended up losing to 10-point underdog Middle Tenneessee, who achieved a rare feat in the process.