In July, 2013, they will become a member of Conference USA.

The 2005 season was the first in which the Gamecocks were members of Conference USA.

The 2013 season will mark the Owls' first as a member of Conference USA.

The program was a member of Conference USA in its West Division.

The university is a member of Conference USA.

Louisville was a member of Conference USA from 1996 through 2004.

This was also the first edition of the bowl game not to feature any current or former members of Conference USA.

- School was charter member of Conference USA, but has since left for another conference.

They participate as a member of Conference USA.

Their next conference championship would come while members of Conference USA in 2004 and 2005.