Sources: Flying force becomes severe AAC target

Pete Thamel, ESPNSep 16, 2024, 07:00 PM ET Flying force has actually emerged as a serious target to be contributed to the American Athletic Conference, sources informed ESPN on Monday.Air Force had actually been referenced in conversations as a prospective AAC add in current months, prior to the Pac-12 taking four Mountain West Conference schools last week.The AAC launched a statement Monday night stating the league “is a pioneering brand, strongly grounded in grit and effort, with effective and prestigious member organizations. In the past five months, we have actually prioritized seizing every chance that boosts worth for our member organizations and student-athletes.”

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1 Associated”Whether through private capital, naming rights, innovative partnerships, or realignment, we have proactively evaluated each opportunity, and are prepared to collaboratively take action-steps, to be at the leading edge of success and sustainability,” the declaration read.The AAC has 14 football schools this season, including Army and Navy. The league does not have any programs in this week’s AP Top 25, but 3-0 Memphis, which beat Florida State on Saturday, got the most votes(77) of all unranked teams.