The American Conference has 14 football members in 2026, unchanged from last season, including football-only members Army and Navy. Tulane, Memphis, Army and Navy have been among its top programs in recent seasons, and the league is one of the six FBS conferences outside the Power Four.
2026 college football
Every American football team
14 members, alphabetical, with nickname and state.
ArmyBlack Knights
NY
Charlotte49ers
NC
East CarolinaPirates
NC
Florida AtlanticOwls
FL
MemphisTigers
TN
NavyMidshipmen
MD
North TexasMean Green
TX
RiceOwls
TX
South FloridaBulls
FL
TempleOwls
PA
TulaneGreen Wave
LA
TulsaGolden Hurricane
OK
UABBlazers
AL
UTSARoadrunners
TX
Membership is for the 2026 season, effective July 1, 2026, and is updated when realignment changes it.
American Football at a Glance
| Members in 2026 | 14 |
| Subdivision | FBS, outside the Power Four |
| Championship game | Early December 2026 |
Related
Every FBS team by conference · College football standings · AP Top 25 · College football TV schedule · FCS teams by conference
2026 membership as listed in ESPN’s 2026 realignment guide.