2026 season · Week 8
C-USA Championship & Playoff Odds
Liberty is the favorite to win the C-USA at 65%, ahead of Jax State (15%) and FIU (6%), according to the A to Z Sports model (6,000 simulated seasons, updated October 18, 2026, official C-USA tiebreakers). Most likely title game: Jax State vs. Liberty (49% of simulated seasons), December 4 at the higher seed's stadium. A C-USA team is the highest-ranked Group of 6 team, which gets an automatic bid, in 3% of simulations. Best playoff odds: Liberty 3%.
| Team | Record | Conference | Make CFP | Win conference | Win title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Flames | 5-1 | C-USA | 3% | 65% | <1% |
| Jacksonville State Gamecocks | 5-2 | C-USA | <1% | 15% | <1% |
| Florida International Panthers | 3-3 | C-USA | <1% | 6% | <1% |
| New Mexico State Aggies | 2-4 | C-USA | <1% | 4% | <1% |
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 3-4 | C-USA | <1% | 3% | <1% |
| Missouri State Bears | 2-4 | C-USA | <1% | 2% | <1% |
| Delaware Blue Hens | 2-4 | C-USA | <1% | 2% | <1% |
| Kennesaw State Owls | 1-5 | C-USA | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | 3-3 | C-USA | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 1-5 | C-USA | <1% | <1% | <1% |