The Southland Conference has extended an invitation of membership to Texas A&M-Commerce.

The newest #FCS team ⬇️

Texas A&M University-Commerce won the D2 football national championship in 2017 and has made the playoffs from 2015-2019 https://t.co/w0FEj4Cq5t

— HERO Sports FCS (@HEROSports_FCS) September 28, 2021

As expected, the Southland Conference has extended an invitation of membership to Texas A&M-Commerce. The longstanding NCAA Division II power, located an hour east of Dallas, would join the Southland on July 1, 2022, and begin a four-year transition into Division I. pic.twitter.com/qT6DKCNiwu

— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) September 28, 2021

While this is a record year for FCS schools, it will grow to 129 on July 1, 2022 with Texas A&M-Commerce joining the Southland Conference. pic.twitter.com/47vvZAzXj0

— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) September 28, 2021