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Conference move · Football

James Madison University Announces Future Move to the American Athletic Conference

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What changed

On October 12, 2026, James Madison University announced its Board of Visitors voted unanimously to terminate membership in the Sun Belt Conference and accept an invitation to join the American Athletic Conference (AAC) no later than July 1, 2028.

Why it may matter
Recruits planning to compete beyond 2028 will experience a conference shift from the Sun Belt to the American Athletic Conference, bringing new geographic opponents, altered travel footprints, and different conference championship dynamics.
Family cost
Cost of attendance and financial aid must be verified directly with the James Madison University Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships; net costs vary based on in-state vs. out-of-state residency and athletic aid status.
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Conference move · Football

Big Sky Conference Football Expansion to 13 Programs

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What changed

Southern Utah University and Utah Tech University joined the Big Sky Conference as full members effective July 1, 2026, bringing the conference to 11 full members and 13 football-playing programs (alongside football-only affiliates Cal Poly and UC Davis). Starting in the 2026 season, the Big Sky adopted a nine-game conference football schedule (with one team playing eight games annually due to the odd 13-team membership count, designated as Southern Utah in 2026) and scheduled 12 programs for Week 0 conference play.

Why it may matter
Prospects considering Big Sky programs will experience an expanded 13-team FCS football alignment, a nine-game league schedule with early Week 0 kickoff opportunities, and increased regional competition across the Intermountain West.
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Cost of attendance varies widely across the 13 individual member institutions and is subject to residency and individual financial aid packages.
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