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VisitMissouri State to Join Conference USA as Full Member in 2025, Expanding Membership to 12
May 10, 2024, 02:26 PM
Missouri State University will join Conference USA (CUSA) as a full member on July 1, 2025. This expansion will increase the conference's membership to 12 teams. Previously, Missouri State had been an affiliate member in beach volleyball only. The addition of Missouri State is part of a broader expansion strategy by CUSA, which also includes the recent additions of Sam Houston State, Liberty, and New Mexico State in 2023, along with Kennesaw State in 2024, and Delaware in 2025. This move marks Missouri State's transition to a full FBS member, following a new $5 million entrance fee requirement for joining the FBS.
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Missouri State reports increased funding due to FBS transition by end of 2025 • 50%
No increase in Missouri State funding reported due to FBS transition by end of 2025 • 50%
Missouri State financial reports and sports economics analyses
Missouri State successfully pays $5 million entrance fee on time • 50%
Missouri State fails to pay $5 million entrance fee on time • 50%
Official university announcements and financial disclosures
Missouri State not to finish top half in CUSA standings in 2025 • 50%
Missouri State to finish top half in CUSA standings in 2025 • 50%
Official Conference USA standings and sports news outlets
Increased engagement • 25%
Fluctuating engagement throughout the season • 25%
No change in engagement • 25%
Decreased engagement • 25%
Attendance records, university surveys, social media engagement metrics
Decrease in CUSA competitiveness • 33%
Significant increase in CUSA competitiveness • 33%
No change in CUSA competitiveness • 33%
Conference USA official statements, sports news outlets
Loses majority of games against new CUSA members • 25%
Equal wins and losses against new CUSA members • 25%
Does not compete against all new CUSA members • 25%
Wins majority of games against new CUSA members • 25%
Game results posted on CUSA official website and sports news outlets