DALLAS – Conference USA has announced that the 2023 CUSA Football Kickoff and Media Day participants and
ESPN+ Show schedule for the event on Tuesday, July 25, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. CUSA Commissioner Judy MacLeod, as well as head coaches and players from each program will be on hand to discuss and preview the upcoming 2023 football season. This marks the first formal event under the league's 2023 nine-team configuration.
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A complete list of the 18 student-athletes and head coaches is listed below:
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 School |
 Head Coach |
 Student-Athlete |
 Position |
 Student-Athlete |
 Position |
 FIU |
 Mike MacIntyre |
 Kris Mitchell |
 WR |
 Jeramy Passmore |
 DL |
 Jacksonville State |
 Rich Rodriguez |
 Treylen Brown |
 OL |
 Jeremiah Harris |
 Safety |
 Liberty |
 Jamey Chadwell |
 X'Zauvea Gadlin |
 OL |
 Quinton Reese |
 Safety |
 Louisiana Tech |
 Sonny Cumbie |
 Smoke Harris |
 WR |
 Deshon Hall |
 DL |
 Middle Tennessee |
 Rick Stockstill |
 DJ England-Chisolm |
 WR |
 Teldrick Ross |
 CB |
 New Mexico State |
 Jerry Kill |
 Diego Pavia |
 QB |
 Andre Seldon |
 DB |
 Sam Houston |
 K.C. Keeler |
 Keegan Shoemaker |
 QB |
 Trevor Williams |
 LB |
 UTEP |
 Dana Dimel |
 Deion Hankins |
 RB |
 Tyrice Knight |
 LB |
 WKU |
 Tyson Helton |
 Austin Reed |
 QB |
 JaQues Evans |
 LB |
In addition to traditional press conferences and media availability, all participants will also take part in a liveÂ
ESPN+Â show, hosted by
ESPN's John Schriffen, which will be broadcast live on the
ESPN+ platform beginning at 10 a.m. CT. The full schedule of the show is listed below:
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Time (CT) |
School |
 10 a.m. |
 Jacksonville State |
 10:20 a.m. |
 FIU |
 10:40 a.m. |
 Sam Houston |
 11 a.m. |
 Louisiana Tech |
 11:20 a.m. |
 New Mexico State |
 11:40 a.m. |
 Middle Tennessee |
 12 p.m. |
 WKU |
 12:20 p.m. |
 Liberty |
 12:40 p.m. |
 UTEP |
 1:05 p.m. |
 CUSA Commissioner Judy MacLeod |
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WHO:Â CUSA Players and Head Coaches
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WHAT:Â 2023 CUSA Football Kickoff and Media Day
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WHEN:Â Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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WHERE:Â Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
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2023 CUSA Football Kickoff Media Credential Application
https://form.jotform.com/cusaevents/2023-football-kickoff
About Globe Life Field
Globe Life Field is the home of the Texas Rangers, as well as a variety of sports and entertainment events. Globe Life Field opened in March 2020 and has hosted a variety of events including: Major League Baseball NLDS, NLCS, and World Series, Wrangler© National Finals Rodeo, Shriners Children's College Showdown, and Lockheed Martin Commanders' Classic. The venue has also hosted seven sold out national concerts the last two years including the Hella Mega Tour, Elton John, Morgan Wallen, and Lady Gaga.Â
GlobeLifeField.com.Â
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