Bill Connelly May 8, 2026, 06:45 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. Of the nine FBS conferences last year, seven enjoyed one-score finishes in 31% to 41% of their conference games. That's not bad, really -- a couple of close games per week. Two conferences aimed higher, however, and only one plays weeknight games in October for our entertainment. The SEC and Conference USA both had half their games finish within one score last season. It was CUSA's third straight season at 45% or higher. This conference's roster has changed more frequently and drastically through the years than any in FBS, and its main purpose in the 2020s has been to serve as a welcoming home for FCS programs moving up. But you know what? There are worse things in the world than being the conference that introduces you to fun, new programs and gives you nonstop nailbiters. There's really no reason to expect anything different from CUSA in 2026.…