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Is Southern Miss leaving CUSA?

Is Southern Miss leaving CUSA?

Conference USA announced Tuesday that it would separate with members Marshall, Southern Miss and Old Dominion at the end of this academic year. The announcement ended months of legal drama, as the three schools had attempted to leave the league and went to court to prevent C-USA from stopping them.

Is Marshall moving to the Sun Belt Conference?

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.

Is Southern Miss changing conferences?

Southern Miss, Marshall and Old Dominion have reached an agreement with Conference USA to be let out of their contract early to move to the Sun Belt Conference in time for the 2022 athletic season.

Is Southern Miss going to the Sun Belt Conference?

(WDAM) – Southern Miss Athletics is going all-in with its move to the Sun Belt Conference as it released its 2022 football schedule Tuesday morning.

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.

What Conference is Marshall in 2022?

Sun Belt Conference East
2022 Marshall Thundering Herd football team

2022 Marshall Thundering Herd football
Conference Sun Belt Conference
East Division
Record 0–0 (0–0 Sun Belt)
Head coach Charles Huff (2nd season)

Why is Marshall going to the Sun Belt?

Marshall’s TV appearances in recent years have bounced among regional networks and online-only broadcasts. “Joining the Sun Belt is going to present stability with tremendous options and opportunities for Marshall to strengthen its brand,” Marshall President Jerome Gilbert said.

Why did Marshall join the Sun Belt?

“Marshall’s football tradition and passionate fans bring a strong presence to the Sun Belt. Their natural rivals are in our footprint and make our East Division even more competitive than it already was.

Who is leaving Sun Belt?

Marshall, Old Dominion and Southern Miss announced Friday that they will leave Conference USA on June 30 of this year, the next step in a messy breakup with the league as they prepare to join the Sun Belt. A source told The Athletic that the three schools hope to join the Sun Belt starting in fall 2022.

How much are Marshall football tickets?

Marshall Thundering Herd Football Ticket Prices

Season Location Average Ticket Price
2020 Joan C. Edwards Stadium $183
2019 Joan C. Edwards Stadium $50
2018 Joan C. Edwards Stadium $40
2017 Joan C. Edwards Stadium $41

What conference is Marshall in 2022?

Who is joining the Sun Belt?

NEW ORLEANS — The Sun Belt Conference announced its 2022 football schedule Tuesday, including its four new members James Madison, Marshall, Old Dominion, and Southern Miss. The 22nd season of Sun Belt football will feature 56 league games.

Which teams are leaving the Sun Belt?

FAU, Charlotte, North Texas, Rice, UAB, and UTSA are all headed to the AAC after Cincinnati, Houston and UCF leave for the Big 12. C-USA is set to add Liberty and New Mexico State along with Jacksonville State and Sam Houston State.

What conference is Arkansas Little Rock moving to?

the Ohio Valley Conference
On July 1, 2015, the Trojans officially announced they would no longer be branded as “Arkansas–Little Rock” or “UALR,” but will be the Little Rock Trojans effective immediately. Starting in the 2022-23 athletic season the Trojans will join the Ohio Valley Conference as their primary athletic conference.

What teams are leaving the Sun Belt?