11 days ago

$23 Million Move: MAC Adds Sacramento State as Football-Only Member

The Mid-American Conference has voted to add FCS member Sacramento State as a football-only program beginning in 2026. The reported entrance fee is $18 million, with an official agreement expected to be announced in the coming days. The move costs approximately $23 million ($18 million to the MAC, $5 million FCS-to-FBS transfer fee to the NCAA). This will accelerate the players’ NIL value as well.