FCS Football Leagues Realign with New Conference Alliances
The Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) are forming a strategic alliance starting in July 2026, with WAC rebranding as the United Athletic Conference (UAC). The alliance aims to enhance operational efficiency, collaboration, and geographic footprint, while maintaining independent conference structures and NCAA automatic qualifiers. The partnership involves shared resources, scheduling, and innovation to support member institutions and student-athletes.