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JMU to leave Sun Belt and join American Conference by 2028

Mon, October 12, 2026 at 3:37 PM UTC·

James Madison to leave Sun Belt for American Conference by 2028

The Dukes are moving on as conference realignment rumors are official.

James Madison votes to leave Sun Belt, will join the American Conference

The Dukes are currently 6-0 in football this season, including a 3-0 record in the Sun Belt.

James Madison admitted to American Conference

James Madison will join the American no later than July 1, 2028.

James Madison accepts membership to new conference

James Madison has accepted membership to the American Conference.

JMU reported to pay $23 million fee to American Conference

According to ESPN College GameDay’s Pete Thamel, James Madison University has been accepted into the American Conference. The Dukes were previously a part of the Sun Belt Conference, and the switch comes with a hefty exit fee. On Monday, JMU posted a formal response to its application for acceptance on the school’s official administration page.…

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James Madison leaving Sun Belt Conference for American Conference in 2028

IRVING, Texas (AP) — James Madison is leaving the Sun Belt Conference for the American Conference in 2028.James Madison's board of directors voted unanimously Monday to make the move no later than July 1, 2028.

JMU Makes Major Move: Dukes Leave Sun Belt for the American Conference

James Madison Takes the Next Step in Its Athletic Rise James Madison University is making a major move in college athletics. The Dukes officially accepted an invitation to join the American Conference on Monday, October 12, marking another major step forward for a program that has quickly established itself as a rising force in college…

James Madison votes to terminate contract with Sun Belt Conference

The James Madison Dukes have reportedly voted to terminate their contract with the Sun Belt Conference, and will join the American Conference by 2028.

JMU expected to triple TV rights revenue in move from Sun Belt to American Conference

The latest domino in conference realignment has fallen. James Madison University is headed from the Sun Belt Conference to the American Conference. The news caps a meteoric rise for the Dukes, a school that has been at the FBS level for fewer than five years, joining the Sun Belt in 2022 after sustained success at…

College Football Realignment Shakeup as Program Applies for American Conference

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“Absolutely Disgusted”: Insider Makes Thoughts Clear on JMU’s Surprise Conference Realignment Move Amid Undefeated Season

After a 6-0 start to their season, the James Madison Dukes surprised many after announcing they will leave the Sun Belt Conference for the American Athletic Conference. The school announced that this will happen “no later than July 1, 2028,” which means that for now, it is still with the SBC.

James Madison, American Conference announce Dukes to join league by 2028

James Madison and the American Conference on Monday, Oct. 12, issued statements announcing the Dukes will become full members by no later than 2028.

Why James Madison moving to American Conference is big win for both sides | Analysis

James Madison's announced move to the American Conference is win-win for both sides. We break down the positives from the decision.

How Curt Cignetti, Bob Chesney paved way for James Madison to ditch Sun Belt for American Conference

James Madison University is moving again, this time to the American Conference. The institution announced in a statement that it will join the American Conference as a full member “no later than July 1, 2028.” The institution, once a significant FCS power, moved to the FBS in 2022. The program boasted two coaches that are standouts in the college […] The post How Curt Cignetti, Bob Chesney paved way for James Madison to ditch Sun Belt for American Conference appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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