JMU to leave Sun Belt and join American Conference by 2028

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Local Events · Virginia · October 12, 2026

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James Madison University has been accepted into the American Conference and will become a full member no later than July, 1, 2028, the university announced on Monday, Oct. 12.

Reported by WAVY Hampton Roads, October 12, 2026. Read the full story at WAVY Hampton Roads →

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