CUSA now becomes the fifth conference affiliation for the Aggies after representing the Border Conference (1931-62), Missouri Valley Conference (1971-83), the Pacific Coast Athletic Association/Big West Conference (1983-2001), the Sun Belt Conference (2001-05), the Western Athletic Conference (2005-23). In total, NM State spent 18 years as a member of the Western Athletic Conference – beginning its membership in 2005. The exception is the swimming and diving program, which will remain an affiliate member of the WAC due to the absence of women's swimming and diving sponsorship in CUSA. Additionally, the majority of NM State's NCAA Division I men's and women's athletic programs, totaling 14 out of 15, have become full members of Conference USA. Formerly one of seven FBS independent programs, the Aggies will be affiliated with a conference for the first time since being a part of the Sun Belt from 2014-17. This transition marks a significant milestone for the football program specifically. The four new institutions will join current CUSA members Florida International, Louisiana Tech, Middle Tennessee, UTEP and Western Kentucky to make up a nine-member conference entering the 2023-24 seasons. Along with NM State, Jacksonville State, Liberty and Sam Houston have traded in their league affiliations for the CUSA flag. This move comes after the initial announcement was made nearly two years ago, signifying the end of their nearly 20-year association with the Western Athletic Conference. – The New Mexico State Aggies are embarking on a new chapter as they officially begin their affiliation with Conference USA on Saturday, July 1.
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