In case you want to read more about Conference USA games over the weekend …

WEST VIRGINIA 48, EAST CAROLINA 7: How bad was it for the Pirates’ defense? West Virginia only had to punt once.

TEXAS 58, RICE 14: It was a tough day for the Rice Owls, as well, as the Longhorns remembered they were supposed to be a dominant team.

HOUSTON 38, COLORADO STATE 27: The Cougars not only got a win, they found a quarterback in Case Keenum.

TULANE 35, SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA 27: It wasn’t easy, but the Green Wave won and may have found that it’s forte is giving the ball to Matt Forte, who rushed for 5 touchdowns and a C-USA record 303 yards on the ground.

CINCINNATI 40, MARSHALL 14: The Thundering Herd has said the right things and practiced well. But those things aren’t paying off in victories.

TCU 21, SMU 7: Neither team was exactly cooking, but TCU took the Iron Skillet with a victory over the Mustangs.

UTEP 52, TEXAS SOUTHERN 12: A solid victory will help the Miners forget two earlier losses this season.

UCF 56, MEMPHIS 20: And in case you missed it …