Conference USA (C-USA) is a collegiate athletic conference that operates in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division I. It was previously known as the Conference USA (C-USA) until 2013, when it rebranded as the American Athletic Conference (AAC).
History: Conference USA was founded in 1995 as a result of a merger between the Metro Conference and the Great Midwest Conference. The conference has undergone several realignments over the years, with some schools leaving or joining.
Member schools: As of 2024, Conference USA consists of 9 member institutions, including:
- Florida International (FIU)
- Jacksonville State
- Liberty University
- Louisiana Tech
- Middle Tennessee State (MTSU)
- New Mexico State
- Sam Houston
- UTEP (University of Texas at El Paso)
- Western Kentucky
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Sports: Conference USA sponsors championships in 17 sports, including:
- Baseball
- Basketball (men’s and women’s)
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf (men’s and women’s)
- Soccer (men’s and women’s)
- Softball
- Swimming and diving (men’s and women’s)
- Tennis (men’s and women’s)
- Track and field (indoor and outdoor)
Notable achievements: Conference USA has produced several notable achievements in various sports, including:
- NCAA championships: Several C-USA schools have won NCAA team championships, including UTEP’s men’s soccer team and Marshall’s football team.
- Bowl games: C-USA teams have played in numerous bowl games, including the Birmingham Bowl, the Boca Raton Bowl, and the New Orleans Bowl.
- NCAA tournament appearances: C-USA teams have made appearances in NCAA tournaments in sports like basketball, baseball, and softball.
