A few details on James Madison to the American Conference, per sources.
*They'll pay $23 million to enter and expected to pay $5 million to leave Sun Belt.
*JMU will get an American TV/postseason/NCAA share that’s in line with the recent additions to the league.
*The American isn't adding anyone else imminently, per sources. They may add down the line, but this is not a pairing.
*The pressure of Sun Belt voting on new exit fees prompted the timing of this decision.
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Oct 12, 2026, 10:58 AM
