American Conference Coaches Adapt to Transfer Portal, Embracing Player Mobility
Coaches across the American Conference reflect on how the transfer portal reshapes roster building, offering players new pathways and financial prospects.
Jul 31, 2026
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American Conference Braces for an Uncertain 2026 Title Race
With key players departing and coaching staffs shifting, the American Conference’s championship picture remains hazy as teams like UTSA, Navy and Tulane navigate differing levels of continuity and ambition.
Jul 28, 2026
UTSA Roadrunners Gear Up for 2026 American Kickoff in St. Petersburg
The 2026 American Kickoff will take place in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 23‑24, featuring UTSA’s coaching staff, players and a full schedule of season‑opening matchups, with live coverage slated for ESPN+.
Jul 27, 2026
USF Eyes Power‑Four Leap as Conference Realignment Accelerates
Recent successes on the field, a new stadium and a massive TV market have put the University of South Florida at the center of a debate that could reshape college football’s hierarchy.
Jul 25, 2026
A Unified Approach to Elevating Women’s Basketball Officiating
A new alliance led by Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh brings together eight Division I conferences to improve recruiting, training, and evaluation of women’s basketball referees, aiming to enhance the student‑athlete experience and competition excellence.
Jul 24, 2026
ESPN+ Expands Coverage of American Conference Media Day with Dual Feeds and Exclusive Access
Two separate live feeds from the American Conference Media Day will give fans unprecedented access to coaches, players, and key administrators across the 14‑team league.
Jul 23, 2026
Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh Takes the Helm of BIG EAST Women’s Basketball Officiating
With more than eighteen years of Division I experience, Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh is now the BIG EAST Conference’s Supervisor of Women’s Basketball Officials, charged with overseeing a newly formalized officiating alliance that spans three major leagues.
Jun 26, 2026
Pualani Spurlock-Welsh Leads New Women’s Basketball Officials Alliance
Pualani Spurlock-Welsh has been appointed supervisor of women’s basketball officials for the American, Atlantic Coast and Big East conferences, a role that places her at the helm of a newly formalized officiating alliance.
Jun 26, 2026
Pualani Spurlock-Welsh Appointed Supervisor of Women’s Basketball Officials for the ACC and Beyond
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced the hiring of Pualani Spurlock-Welsh as its new Supervisor of Women’s Basketball Officials, a role that will also oversee the American and Big East conferences. With more than a decade and a half of high‑profile officiating experience, she will guide a newly formalized alliance set to launch this summer.
Jun 25, 2026
American Conference Sets 2026 Kickoff and Media Days in St. Petersburg
The American Conference announced that its annual Football Kickoff and Media Days will take place in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 23‑24, 2026, featuring all head coaches, student‑athletes, live ESPN+ coverage and a series of fan‑focused activities that build on the league’s record‑breaking 2025 season.
May 19, 2026
American Conference Sets 2026 Kickoff in St. Petersburg
The conference’s championship‑winning 2025 season, highlighted by Tulane’s College Football Playoff berth, will be celebrated in a two‑day event that streams on ESPN+.
May 19, 2026
American Conference Announces 2025 Football Kickoff and Media Day in St. Petersburg
The American Conference will host its annual football kickoff and media day on July 23‑24 in St. Petersburg, Florida, featuring all 14 head coaches, media sessions and live ESPN+ coverage.
May 19, 2026
American Conference Kicks Off Media Days in St. Petersburg Ahead of 2025 Football Season
The American Conference will hold its Football Kickoff and Media Days in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 23‑24, featuring all 14 head coaches and 28 student‑athletes. UTSA prepares for its 16th season under Jeff Traylor, who has guided the program to a 53‑26 record and multiple bowl victories, while the league celebrates recent bowl successes and Tulane’s playoff berth.
May 19, 2026
American Conference Announces 2026 Kickoff Media Day in St. Petersburg
The American Conference will host its annual football kickoff and media day in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 23‑24, 2026, featuring all 14 head coaches, 28 student-athletes, and live coverage on ESPN+.
May 19, 2026
American Conference Sets 2026 Kickoff & Media Days in St. Petersburg
The American Conference will host its annual Kickoff and Media Days on July 23‑24, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Florida, featuring unprecedented access for fans, live ESPN+ coverage and a look back at the league’s record‑breaking 2025 campaign.
May 19, 2026