UTEP 48, SMU 45 (OT): The Miners were down by three touchdowns early, but found out they had a power running game and a defense able to bounce back. Meanwhile, on the opposite sideline, the Mustangs had hope before the season started, but it’s just about gone now.

ECU 37, HOUSTON 35: The Cougars have something to kick about. Two missed field goals in the closing moments proved costly. The victory for the Pirates was a close one, but will give them a boost.

TULSA 38, UAB 30: Hurricane QB Paul Smith wouldn’t call it an ugly win, but he admitted it wasn’t pretty either. Part of the loss, UAB coach Neil Callaway said, was confusion. Another part was just getting beat.

LSU 34, TULANE 9: The Green Wave shouldn’t be embarrassed. Indeed, Tulane played well against powerful LSU.

UCF 37, LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE 19: Kevin Smith ran wild, but a fourth-quarter injury silenced Knights’ fans for a bit.