Week 8 of the college football schedule is upon us. To find out how every CUSA team compares to the rest of the conference, take a look at our power rankings below.

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CUSA Power Rankings

Projected records reflect games against only FBS opponents.

No. 1: Western Kentucky

• Current Record: 4-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-3
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 98th
• Last Game Result: W 44-17 vs UTEP

Next Game

• Week 8 Opponent: @ Sam Houston
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, Oct. 16
• TV Channel: ESPN (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 2: Sam Houston

• Current Record: 5-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 10-2
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 129th
• Last Game Result: W 41-21 vs UTEP

Next Game

• Week 8 Opponent: Western Kentucky
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, Oct. 16
• TV Channel: ESPN (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 3: Florida International

• Current Record: 2-4 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-4
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 112th
• Last Game Result: L 31-24 vs Liberty

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Next Game

• Week 8 Opponent: @ UTEP
• Game Time: 9:00 PM ET on Wednesday, Oct. 16
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 4: Jacksonville State

• Current Record: 3-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-5
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 130th
• Last Game Result: W 54-13 vs New Mexico State

Next Game

• Week 8 Opponent: BYE

No. 5: Liberty

• Current Record: 5-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-3
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 134th
• Last Game Result: W 31-24 vs Florida International

Next Game

• Week 8 Opponent: BYE

No. 6: Louisiana Tech

• Current Record: 2-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-7
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 131st
• Last Game Result: W 48-21 vs Middle Tennessee

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Next Game

• Week 8 Opponent: @ New Mexico State
• Game Time: 9:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Oct. 15
• TV Channel: ESPN (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 7: UTEP

• Current Record: 0-6 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-8
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 96th
• Last Game Result: L 44-17 vs Western Kentucky

Next Game

• Week 8 Opponent: Florida International
• Game Time: 9:00 PM ET on Wednesday, Oct. 16
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 8: Middle Tennessee

• Current Record: 1-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 2-9
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 45th
• Last Game Result: L 48-21 vs Louisiana Tech

Next Game

• Week 8 Opponent: Kennesaw State
• Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Oct. 15
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 9: New Mexico State

• Current Record: 1-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 0-11
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 121st
• Last Game Result: L 54-13 vs Jacksonville State

Next Game

• Week 8 Opponent: Louisiana Tech
• Game Time: 9:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Oct. 15
• TV Channel: ESPN (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 10: Kennesaw State

• Current Record: 0-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 0-11
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 120th
• Last Game Result: L 63-24 vs Jacksonville State

Next Game

• Week 8 Opponent: @ Middle Tennessee
• Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Oct. 15
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

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