Can FCS become FBS?
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Can FCS become FBS?
As of the coming 2022 season, one school is transitioning from FCS to FBS. The most recent school to complete such a transition is James Madison, which will begin its FBS transition in 2022, be classified as a Sun Belt Conference member in the same year, and become a full FBS member in 2023.
Do FCS schools play FBS schools?
Despite those uneven playing fields, most FBS teams schedule FCS opponents annually, occasionally more than one. It’s a true David vs. Goliath meeting, except in this story Goliath wins just about every time.
What teams are joining FBS?
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
| Team | Current conference | Future conference |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall | C-USA | Sun Belt |
| New Mexico State | FBS Independent | C-USA |
| North Texas | C-USA | American |
| Oklahoma | Big 12 | SEC (2025) |
What teams are moving to FCS?
Moving from the FCS
| School | FCS Conference | FBS Conference |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison | CAA | Sun Belt |
| Jacksonville State | ASUN | Conference USA |
| Sam Houston | WAC | Conference USA |
Is JMU moving to FBS?
JMU Athletics announced Wednesday that it’s joining the Sun Belt Conference (SBC) beginning July 1, 2022, instead of the original date of July 1, 2023. The Dukes will also play a full FBS schedule next season — the first time in 25 years a team moving from the FCS to the FBS has done so.
What schools are switching conferences?
That decision has had a domino effect, with schools now playing musical chairs.
- Joining SEC (2025): Oklahoma and Texas (from Big 12)
- Joining Big 12 (2023): Cincinnati, UCF and Houston (from American); BYU (independent)
- Joining American (2023): UAB, Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, North Texas, Rice and UTSA (from C-USA)
Is Marshall University changing conferences?
Marshall University filed a lawsuit against Conference USA on Tuesday to speed up its move to the Sun Belt Conference, the Division I conference that the university plans to join by the summer.
Which schools are leaving Conference USA?
Move of Marshall, Old Dominion, Southern Miss from Conference USA to Sun Belt now complete. The acrimonious departure of Old Dominion, Marshall and Southern Miss from Conference USA to the Sun Belt Conference has been finalized, the latter league announced on Tuesday in a joint statement with the three schools.
Why is Marshall leaving Conference USA?
On Tuesday, C-USA announced it is allowing Marshall, Old Dominion and Southern Miss to leave for the Sun Belt at the end of this academic year and thus be part of the Sun Belt in time for fall sports.
