Following the conclusion of week 11 of Conference USA play, here are our updated power rankings for CUSA.

Note: National rankings are courtesy of ESPN FPI. Arrows denote change in power rankings since previous ranking.

1. Liberty (10-0, 7-0) #47
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This week: W, 38-10 vs Old Dominion

The Flames continue to roll along, keeping a perfect record in tact following a win over in-state foe Old Dominion. Liberty has their eyes set on bigger prizes including an undefeated regular season, the program’s first ever FBS conference championship, and a chance at a New Year’s Six bowl game as the highest rated Group of Five champion.

Next up: Saturday, Nov. 18 vs UMass, 1:00 p.m., ESPN+

2. New Mexico State (8-3, 6-1) #100
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This week: W, 38-29 @ Western Kentucky

What an incredible coaching job by Jerry Kill at New Mexico State. The Aggies are heading back to a bowl game and are now headed to the CUSA championship game following their win over Western Kentucky on Saturday.

Next up: Saturday, Nov. 18 @ Auburn, 4:00 p.m., SEC Network

3. Jacksonville State (7-3, 5-1) #90
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This week: Bye

The Gamecocks, ineligible for the CUSA championship game and a bowl spot, come off a bye date and will be looking to get back in the win column against Louisiana Tech.

Next up: Saturday, Nov. 18 vs Louisiana Tech, 2:00 p.m., ESPN+

4. Middle Tennessee (3-7, 2-4) #104
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This week: W, 40-6 vs FIU

An impressive win over Florida International for MTSU this week as they now play host to UTEP.

Next up: Saturday, Nov. 18 vs UTEP, 2:00 p.m., ESPN+

5. Western Kentucky (5-5, 3-3) #87
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This week: L, 38-29 vs New Mexico State

The disappointing season continues for the Hilltoppers as they drop another one to drop to .500 on the season and in conference play. Hopes for a conference championship are over and now WKU is fighting to clinch bowl eligibility.

Next up: Saturday, Nov. 18 vs Sam Houston, 3:30 p.m., ESPN+

6. UTEP (3-7, 2-4) #124
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This week: Bye

The Miners hope to finish the regular season on a high note as they face Middle Tennessee this week.

Next up: Saturday, Nov. 18 @ Middle Tennessee, 2:00 p.m., ESPN+

7. Sam Houston (2-8, 1-5) #122
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This week: W, 42-27 @ Louisiana Tech

The Bearkats have won two straight! After knocking off Kennesaw State last week, Sam Houston now picks up their first ever Conference USA win by knocking off LA Tech.

Next up: Saturday, Nov. 18 @ Western Kentucky, 3:30 p.m., ESPN+

8. Louisiana Tech (3-8, 2-4) #119
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This week: L, 42-27 vs Sam Houston

Louisiana Tech falls to Sam Houston and have a tough matchup this week at Jacksonville State.

Next up: Saturday, Nov. 18 @ Jacksonville State, 2:00 p.m., ESPN+

9. FIU (4-6, 1-6) #132
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This week: L, 40-6 @ Middle Tennessee

Things haven’t gone well for Coach MacIntyre in Miami, but FIU still has the chance to become bowl eligible. They have a tall task by having to play at Arkansas this week.

Next up: Saturday, Nov. 18 @ Arkansas, 7:30 p.m., ESPNU