James Madison to join the American Conference as a full member by July 1, 2028

Nicole Auerbach reports James Madison will join the American Conference as a full member no later than July 1, 2028. SBJ says JMU is leaving the Sun Belt and will gain access to the American’s TV, postseason and NCAA revenue shares. The move carries a reported $23 million entry fee and an expected $5 million Sun Belt exit fee, according to SBJ.