Air Force Falcons in Talks to Join AAC

The Air Force Falcons are in discussions to join the American Athletic Conference (AAC), potentially leaving the Mountain West Conference (MWC). This follows the recent exodus of Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, and San Diego State to the Pac-12, signaling a significant realignment in college football. If Air Force joins the AAC, it would unite all three service academies—Army, Navy, and Air Force—under one conference for the first time. The departure of Air Force could jeopardize the MWC's status as an FBS conference due to falling below the minimum team requirement. Additionally, the AAC's expansion efforts indicate its strategy to strengthen its position amid ongoing realignments.