American Conference declines expansion despite interest from three schools

The American Conference announced it is not pursuing new members, despite interest from Miami (Ohio), James Madison, and UConn. The league stated, "The American is not proactively seeking additional members," indicating it will assess future opportunities. Miami (Ohio) has expressed interest following a strong basketball season, while James Madison recently transitioned to FBS. UConn is seeking a football-only membership after previously leaving the conference. No immediate responses were received from the interested schools regarding their outreach.

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