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C-USA was founded in 1995 by the merger of the Metro Conference and Great Midwest Conference, two Division I conferences that did not sponsor football. Conference USA’s member institutions are located within the Southern United States.
The league's charter members included Charlotte, Cincinnati, DePaul, Houston, Louisville, Marquette, Memphis, Saint Louis, Southern Miss, Tulane, UAB and USF. Eleven of the institutions began athletic participation in 1995, while Houston joined competition in the fall of 1996. With all the major realignment across the country from 2004-2006, C-USA now owns a fresh new face with 12 members and 2 divisions (West/East). The membership changes have given C-USA the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the changing face of conference affiliations and have reinforced the league's position in collegiate athletics for years to come. Since its formation, C-USA has established a foundation, an identity and a history that reflects the league's national presence. C-USA celebrated its 10th Anniversary during the 2004-05 season, marking a significant milestone for the league and setting the course for the next decade and beyond. |
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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA (Founded in 1963)
- Joined C-USA in 2005
- Located in Orlando, FL
- 45,090 enrolled
- The Golden Knights sport the Gold and Black
- They own 0 Basketball C-USA Championships
- They own 0 Football C-USA Championships
- They own 0 Basketball National Championships
- They own 0 Football National Championships
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EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY (Founded in 1907)
- Joined C-USA in 1996
- Located in Greenville, SC
- 24,075 enrolled
- The Pirates sport the Old Gold and Royal Purple
- They own 0 Basketball C-USA Championships
- They own 0 Football C-USA Championships
- They own 0 Basketball National Championships
- They own 0 Football National Championships
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MARSHALL UNIVERSITY (Founded in 1837)
- Joined C-USA in 2005
- Located in Huntington, WV
- 16,400 enrolled
- The Thundering Herd sport the Kelly Green and White
- They own 0 Basketball C-USA Championships
- They own 0 Football C-USA Championships
- They own 0 Basketball National Championships
- They own 0 Football National Championships
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UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (Founded in 1837)
- Charter member of C-USA
- Located in Memphis, TN
- 20,668 enrolled
- The Tigers sport the Blue and Gray
- They own 3 Basketball C-USA Championships
- They own 0 Football C-USA Championships
- They own 0 Basketball National Championships
- They own 0 Football National Championships
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THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI (Founded in 1910)
- Charter member of C-USA
- Located in Hattiesburg, MS
- 15,050 enrolled
- The Golden Eagles sport the Black and Gold
- They own 1 Basketball C-USA Championships
- They own 4 Football C-USA Championships
- They own 0 Basketball National Championships
- They own 0 Football National Championships
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THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (Founded in 1969)
- Charter member of C-USA
- Located in Birmingham, AL
- 16,693 enrolled
- The Blazers sport the Green and Gold
- They own 1 Basketball C-USA Championships
- They own 0 Football C-USA Championships
- They own 0 Basketball National Championships
- They own 0 Football National Championships
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON (Founded in 1927)
- Charter member of C-USA
- Located in Houston, TX
- 35,180 enrolled
- The Cougars sport the Scarlet Red and Albino White
- They own 0 Basketball C-USA Championships
- They own 1 Football C-USA Championships
- They own 0 Basketball National Championships
- They own 0 Football National Championships
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RICE UNIVERSITY (Founded in 1891)
- Joined C-USA in 2005
- Located in Houston, TX
- 4,835 enrolled
- The Owls sport the Oxford Blue and Gray
- They own 0 Basketball C-USA Championships
- They own 0 Football C-USA Championships
- They own 0 Basketball National Championships
- They own 0 Football National Championships
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SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY (Founded in 1911)
- Joined C-USA in 2005
- Located in University Park, TX
- 10,901 enrolled
- The Mustangs sport the Red, White, and Blue
- They own 0 Basketball C-USA Championships
- They own 0 Football C-USA Championships
- They own 0 Basketball National Championships
- They own 0 Football National Championships
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TULANE UNIVERSITY (Founded in 1834)
- Charter member of C-USA
- Located in New Orleans, LA
- 13,214 enrolled
- The Green Wave sport the Olive and White
- They own 0 Basketball C-USA Championships
- They own 1 Football C-USA Championships
- They own 0 Basketball National Championships
- They own 0 Football National Championships
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UNIVERSITY OF TULSA (Founded in 1894)
- Joined C-USA in 2005
- Located in Tulsa, OK
- 4,174 enrolled
- The Golden Hurricane sports the Old Gold, Royal, Blue, and Crimson
- They own 0 Basketball C-USA Championships
- They own 1 Football C-USA Championship
- They own 0 Basketball National Championships
- They own 0 Football National Championships
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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO (Founded in 1914)
- Joined C-USA in 2005
- Located in El Paso, TX
- 18,918 enrolled
- The Miners sport the Orange, White, and Blue with Silver accent
- They own 0 Basketball C-USA Championships
- They own 0 Football C-USA Championships
- They own 1 Basketball National Championship
- They own 0 Football National Championships
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