Part one of the Conference USA preview is complete. Part two offers a bit less to be excited about, but new hires at Middle Tennessee State, New Mexico State and UTEP provide intrigue, while Sam Houston State and Western Kentucky look to parlay continuity into big seasons. Let’s dive in.

Middle Tennessee State

2023 Recap: Rick Stockstill’s final act as Middle Tennessee State’s head coach wasn’t all that different from those that came before it, spanning an astonishing 18-year tenure. …