Mid-American Conference, privately owned and headquartered in the US, was founded in 1946. With approximately 50 employees, the organization reported $13.9M in revenue as of 2023. It operates primarily in spectator sports, functioning as an NCAA Division I, 12-member conference that sponsors 23 championships and is one of ten members of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Current full member MAC schools and their joining years include: East Division: University of Akron (1992), Bowling Green State University (1952), University at Buffalo (1998), Kent State University (1951), Miami University (1947), Ohio University (1946). West Division: Ball State University (1973), Central Michigan University (1971), Eastern Michigan University (1971), Northern Illinois University (1975-86, rejoined in 1997), University of Toledo (1950), Western Michigan University (1947).
Sacramento State's agreement to leave the Big Sky Conference and join the Mid-American Conference (MAC) has generated significant financial and logistical questions among college sports administrators. This development follows the MAC's announcement on February 17, 2026, that Sacramento State football would join the conference in a $23 million deal, beginning July 1, 2026. Earlier, on February 16, 2026, the MAC confirmed Sacramento State's entry, marking the first time a West Coast university has joined college football’s highest division since 1969. The MAC initially announced on February 15, 2026, that Sacramento State would become a football-only affiliate member for a five-year term starting July 1, 2026, with Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher noting the move aims to strengthen the conference's competitive profile and create value for its membership.
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