A look at what the hometown papers wrote about Conference USA games over the weekend:

TEXAS 35, CENTRAL FLORIDA 32: With Memphis heading in this weekend, the Knights are thinking back to what might have been against the Longhorns.

UAB 22, ALCORN STATE 0: The Blazers got in the end zone only once and had to settle for five field goals.

SOUTHERN MISS 28, EAST CAROLINA 21: Penalties plagued the Pirates against the Golden Eagles. As for USM, coach Jeff Bower had to order his offense to put on the brakes near the end of the game.

HOUSTON 34, TULANE 10: The Cougars started conference play well, but left some points out on the field. Down New Orleans way, it was a lack of speed that did in the Green Wave.

TEXAS TECH 59, RICE 24: The Owls could do nothing to stop Tech wideout Michael Crabtree.

ARKANSAS STATE 45, SMU 28: Where was the defense, Mustang fans want to know?

NEW MEXICO STATE 29, UTEP 24: The Miners fell prey to a poor second half and NMSU’s strong passing attack.

NEW HAMPSHIRE 48, MARSHALL 35: This isn’t a good sign for the Thundering Herd.

TULSA 55, BRIGHAM YOUNG 47: Watch out for the Hurricane. The offense is making some big noise.