UConn, James Madison, Miami (Ohio) rejected by American Conference, per report
UConn, James Madison and Miami (Ohio) have attempted to join the American but the league is not expanding, according to a report from Brett McMurphy.
UConn, James Madison, and Miami (Ohio) sought to join the American Conference, but the league decided against expansion, according to a report from On3's Brett McMurphy. The American Conference released a statement on September 25, stating it was not actively pursuing additional members. UConn, a football-only member like Memphis, left the American in 2019 for the Big East due to basketball considerations, which has prevented its football program from reaching the College Football Playoff.
James Madison, a Sun Belt member, reached the playoff in 2025 and is one of the most successful Group of Six football teams recently. The Dukes joined FBS in 2022 and have become a perennial power in the Sun Belt. Miami, a member of the Mid-American Conference, has attracted national attention due to increased investment in football roster spending.
Miami concluded a successful men's basketball season, finishing undefeated and earning an NCAA Tournament at-large bid. The American Conference has not expanded since adding Army as a football-only member before the 2024 season.
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