MAC makes big decision impacting the future of their conference
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College football is well known for players jumping in and out of the transfer portal. It is also known for conferences that make decisions that impact their futures.
The Mid-American Conference (MAC) made a significant decision this weekend regarding its future. Reports have indicated that the MAC approved the addition of Sacramento State as a football-only member.
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Sacramento State was eager to join the conference in its quest to move up in competition. It was costly as well. The move cost Sacramento State an $18M commitment paid to the MAC.
Sources: The MAC has voted to formally add FCS Sacramento State into the league as a football-only member starting in 2026. The cost of entrance is expected to be $18 million and a deal is expected to be announced in the upcoming days. pic.twitter.com/SpjPVXJiIt
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Sacramento State will also have to pay the NCAA $5M to the NCAA to move into the MAC conference. In an environment where change is constant, competition is also always on the move.
Sacramento State was previously a Division I FCS member before taking this leap. They finished 7-5 last season, where they improved upon a disappointing 3-9 2024 season.
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Their best record this decade came in 2022 when they had a 12-0 regular season. Their only loss came in their opening playoff game in a 66-63 loss to Incarnate Word.
Sep 16, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Sacramento State Hornets players pose for a photo after the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
The MAC will now have 13 members in their conference as they expand back out west. Sacramento State will look to challenge not only the entire MAC conference but also try to make an early splash and challenge WMU.
WMU won the MAC last year and will be the measuring stick for Sacramento State.
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