The Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) are set to forge a strategic alliance, leading to significant realignment in college sports. As part of this transition, the University of North Alabama plans to join the new United Athletic Conference (UAC) in 2026, marking a key shift for their athletics program. UT Arlington is expected to take a flagship role in the newly created UAC, which will also see Tarleton State and Austin Peay transitioning by 2026. The realignment has implications for multiple FCS football leagues, with reports indicating that the WAC will rebrand as UAC and add several new members. Other schools, including Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), are also leaving the ASUN to secure long-term stability in the UAC, contributing to a larger trend of restructuring within college athletics.