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	[[File:~~CUSA_logo~~.~~svg~~\|thumb~~\|CUSA_logo~~]] [[~~file~~:~~Conference_USA_Locations_4~~.~~png\|right\|thumb\|Conference_USA_Locations_4]] [[file:Conference_USA_Locations_3.png\|right~~\|thumb~~\|Conference_USA_Locations_3~~]] [[~~file~~:~~Purple_pog~~.svg\|thumb~~\|Purple_pog~~]] [[~~file~~:~~Usa_edcp_location_map~~.svg\|thumb~~\|Usa_edcp_location_map~~]] ~~{{Infobox sports league~~		[[File:2024 CUSA Map.jpg\|thumb]] [[File:Blue pog.svg\|thumb]] [[File:Red pog.svg\|thumb]] [[File:Green pog.svg\|thumb]] Conference USA
	~~\| title =~~ Conference USA
	~~\| current_season =~~
	~~\| logo =~~
	~~\| pixels =~~
	~~\| sport = [[College athletics]]~~
	~~\| founded = 1995~~
	~~\| teams = 14 (2023)~~
	~~\| country = United States~~
	~~\| headquarters = [[Irving, Texas]]~~
	~~\| commissioner = Judy MacLeod~~
	~~\| website =~~
	}}

	'''Conference USA''' (C-USA ~~or CUSA~~) is a [[collegiate athletic conference]] whose member institutions are located within the Southern United States. The conference participates in the [[NCAA Division I]] in sports, ~~with its football teams competing~~ in the ~~[[NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision]] (FBS)~~.		'''Conference USA''' (C-USA) is a collegiate athletic conference whose member institutions are located within the Southern United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I in all sports. Established in 1995, Conference USA has undergone several changes in membership and structure over the years.

	== History ==		==History==
	Conference USA was ~~founded~~ in 1995 through the merger of the [[Metro Conference]] and the [[Great Midwest Conference]]. The ~~conference's headquarters are located in [[Irving~~, ~~Texas]]. Over~~ the ~~years~~, the ~~conference has seen several changes in its membership~~, ~~with schools joining~~ and ~~leaving for other conferences~~.		Conference USA was formed in 1995 through the merger of the [[Metro Conference]] and the [[Great Midwest Conference]]. The original members included the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the University of Cincinnati, DePaul University, the University of Houston, the University of Louisville, Marquette University, the University of Memphis, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Saint Louis University, the University of Southern Mississippi, Tulane University, and the University of South Florida.

	~~== Member Schools ==~~		Over the years, Conference USA has seen significant changes in its membership due to the realignment of college athletics. Notable departures include the University of Cincinnati, the University of Louisville, and the University of South Florida, which left for the [[Big East Conference]].
	~~As of 2023~~, Conference USA ~~consists~~ of ~~14 member institutions:~~
	* [[Charlotte 49ers]]
	* [[Florida ~~Atlantic Owls]]~~
	* [[~~Florida International Panthers]]~~
	* [[Louisiana Tech Bulldogs]]
	* [[Marshall Thundering Herd]]
	* [[Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders]]
	* [[North Texas Mean Green]]
	* [[Old Dominion Monarchs]]
	* [[Rice Owls]]
	* [[Southern Miss Golden Eagles]]
	* [[UAB Blazers]]
	* [[UTEP Miners]]
	* [[UTSA Roadrunners]]
	* [[Western Kentucky Hilltoppers]]

	== Sports ==		==Current Members==
	Conference USA sponsors competition in ~~the following~~ sports:		As of the 2023-2024 academic year, Conference USA consists of the following member institutions:

			* [[Florida International University]]
			* [[Louisiana Tech University]]
			* [[Middle Tennessee State University]]
			* [[University of North Carolina at Charlotte]]
			* [[University of Texas at El Paso]]
			* [[University of Alabama at Birmingham]]
			* [[University of Southern Mississippi]]
			* [[Western Kentucky University]]

			==Sports==
			Conference USA sponsors competition in a variety of sports, including but not limited to:

			* [[American football]]
			* [[Men's basketball]]
			* [[Women's basketball]]
	* [[Baseball]]		* [[Baseball]]
	* [[Basketball]]
	* [[Cross country running\|Cross country]]
	* [[Football]]
	* [[Golf]]
	* [[Soccer]]		* [[Soccer]]
	* [[Softball]]
	* [[Swimming and diving]]
	* [[Tennis]]
	* [[Track and field]]		* [[Track and field]]
	* [[Volleyball]]

	~~== Championships ==~~		The conference is known for its competitive balance and has produced several teams that have competed at high levels in NCAA tournaments.
	~~Conference USA holds annual championships in various sports, with the winners often receiving automatic bids to the [[NCAA]] tournaments.~~ The conference is known for its competitive balance and has produced several ~~notable athletes and~~ teams ~~over the years~~.

	== ~~Facilities~~ ==		==Governance==
	~~Member institutions boast~~ a ~~variety~~ of ~~athletic facilities~~, including ~~stadiums~~, ~~arenas~~, and ~~training centers. These facilities are used for both competition and training purposes~~.		The governance of Conference USA is overseen by a Board of Directors, which consists of the presidents of each member institution. The conference office is responsible for the administration of the conference's day-to-day operations, including scheduling, officiating, and compliance with NCAA regulations.

	== ~~Notable Alumni~~ ==		==Achievements==
	Conference USA has ~~produced numerous athletes who have gone on to professional careers~~ in sports, ~~including [[NFL]]~~, ~~[[NBA]]~~, and ~~[[MLB]] players~~.		Conference USA has achieved notable success in various sports. In men's basketball, the conference has sent multiple teams to the NCAA Tournament, with some advancing to the Sweet 16 and beyond. In football, Conference USA teams have participated in numerous bowl games, showcasing the talent and competitiveness of the conference.

	== ~~Related Pages~~ ==		==Future Developments==
			Conference USA continues to adapt to the changing landscape of college athletics. The conference is exploring opportunities for expansion and partnerships to enhance its visibility and competitiveness on a national scale.

			==Also see==
	* [[NCAA Division I]]		* [[NCAA Division I]]
	* [[~~NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision~~]]		* [[College athletics in the United States]]
	* [[~~Metro~~ Conference]]		* [[American Athletic Conference]]
	* [[~~Great Midwest~~ Conference]]		* [[Sun Belt Conference]]
	* [[List of Conference USA football champions]]
	* [[List of Conference USA men's basketball champions]]

	~~== External Links ==~~
	~~{{Commons category\|Conference USA}}~~

	~~[[Category:~~College ~~sports conferences~~ in the United States]]		{{College athletics in the United States}}
	~~[[Category:Sports organizations established in 1995]]~~
	~~[[Category:Conference USA]]~~
	~~[[Category:NCAA Division I conferences]]~~

	~~{{college-stub}}~~		[[Category:College athletic conferences in the United States]]
			[[Category:Sports in the Southern United States]]
			[[Category:1995 establishments in the United States]]

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[[File:CUSA_logo.svg|thumb|CUSA_logo]] [[file:Conference_USA_Locations_4.png|right|thumb|Conference_USA_Locations_4]] [[file:Conference_USA_Locations_3.png|right|thumb|Conference_USA_Locations_3]] [[file:Purple_pog.svg|thumb|Purple_pog]] [[file:Usa_edcp_location_map.svg|thumb|Usa_edcp_location_map]] {{Infobox sports league
| title = Conference USA
| current_season =
| logo =
| pixels =
| sport = [[College athletics]]
| founded = 1995
| teams = 14 (2023)
| country = United States
| headquarters = [[Irving, Texas]]
| commissioner = Judy MacLeod
| website =
}}

'''Conference USA''' (C-USA or CUSA) is a [[collegiate athletic conference]] whose member institutions are located within the Southern United States. The conference participates in the [[NCAA Division I]] in sports, with its football teams competing in the [[NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision]] (FBS).

== History ==
Conference USA was founded in 1995 through the merger of the [[Metro Conference]] and the [[Great Midwest Conference]]. The conference's headquarters are located in [[Irving, Texas]]. Over the years, the conference has seen several changes in its membership, with schools joining and leaving for other conferences.

== Member Schools ==
As of 2023, Conference USA consists of 14 member institutions:
* [[Charlotte 49ers]]
* [[Florida Atlantic Owls]]
* [[Florida International Panthers]]
* [[Louisiana Tech Bulldogs]]
* [[Marshall Thundering Herd]]
* [[Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders]]
* [[North Texas Mean Green]]
* [[Old Dominion Monarchs]]
* [[Rice Owls]]
* [[Southern Miss Golden Eagles]]
* [[UAB Blazers]]
* [[UTEP Miners]]
* [[UTSA Roadrunners]]
* [[Western Kentucky Hilltoppers]]

== Sports ==
Conference USA sponsors competition in the following sports:
* [[Baseball]]
* [[Basketball]]
* [[Cross country running|Cross country]]
* [[Football]]
* [[Golf]]
* [[Soccer]]
* [[Softball]]
* [[Swimming and diving]]
* [[Tennis]]
* [[Track and field]]
* [[Volleyball]]

== Championships ==
Conference USA holds annual championships in various sports, with the winners often receiving automatic bids to the [[NCAA]] tournaments. The conference is known for its competitive balance and has produced several notable athletes and teams over the years.

== Facilities ==
Member institutions boast a variety of athletic facilities, including stadiums, arenas, and training centers. These facilities are used for both competition and training purposes.

== Notable Alumni ==
Conference USA has produced numerous athletes who have gone on to professional careers in sports, including [[NFL]], [[NBA]], and [[MLB]] players.

== Related Pages ==
* [[NCAA Division I]]
* [[NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision]]
* [[Metro Conference]]
* [[Great Midwest Conference]]
* [[List of Conference USA football champions]]
* [[List of Conference USA men's basketball champions]]

== External Links ==
{{Commons category|Conference USA}}

[[Category:College sports conferences in the United States]]
[[Category:Sports organizations established in 1995]]
[[Category:Conference USA]]
[[Category:NCAA Division I conferences]]

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