The United States Army is set to join the American Athletic Conference (AAC) in 2024, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation. This move will bring the Army football team into the AAC, a conference that is home to some of the top college football programs in the nation.
The Army has been an independent program since its inception in 1890, and this move will mark the first time the team has joined a conference since then. The AAC is a 12-team conference that includes some of the top programs in college football, such as the University of Central Florida, University of Cincinnati, and the University of South Florida.
The move comes as part of the Army’s effort to increase its presence in college football. The team has been looking to join a conference for several years, and the AAC seemed like a natural fit. The AAC is known for its competitive balance and its ability to attract top recruits.
The move also ensures that the Army-Navy game will remain a nonconference matchup. The annual rivalry game between the two service academies has been played since 1890 and is one of the most storied rivalries in college football. The game will continue to be played each year, regardless of conference affiliation.
The Army’s move to the AAC is expected to be officially announced in the coming weeks. It is a major step forward for the program, and it will be interesting to see how the team fares against some of the top programs in college football. The Army-Navy game will remain one of the most anticipated matchups each year, and it will be exciting to see how the two teams fare against each other in a conference setting.
