This Clinching Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in Delaware winning one of the two top spots thus qualifing it to play in the 2026 Conference USA Football conference championship game. A total of 10 games from week 12 and 13 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations.
Delaware cannot win this spot
Case 1
Delaware beats New Mexico St., and
Delaware beats Jacksonville St., and
Jacksonville St. loses to Missouri St., and
Kennesaw St. loses to Florida Intl., and
Middle Tenn. St. loses to New Mexico St.
Case 2
Delaware beats New Mexico St., and
Delaware beats Jacksonville St., and
Jacksonville St. loses to Missouri St., and
Kennesaw St. loses to Florida Intl., and
Middle Tenn. St. loses to Sam Houston
Case 3
Delaware beats New Mexico St., and
Delaware beats Jacksonville St., and
Jacksonville St. loses to Missouri St., and
Middle Tenn. St. loses to New Mexico St., and
Kennesaw St. loses to W. Kentucky
Case 4
Delaware beats New Mexico St., and
Delaware beats Jacksonville St., and
Jacksonville St. loses to Missouri St., and
Middle Tenn. St. loses to New Mexico St., and
Liberty loses to Missouri St.
Case 5
Delaware beats New Mexico St., and
Delaware beats Jacksonville St., and
Jacksonville St. loses to Missouri St., and
Kennesaw St. loses to W. Kentucky, and
Middle Tenn. St. loses to Sam Houston
Case 6
Delaware beats New Mexico St., and
Delaware beats Jacksonville St., and
Jacksonville St. loses to Missouri St., and
Liberty loses to Missouri St., and
Middle Tenn. St. loses to Sam Houston