The possible integration of some state universities still has many questions—including the future of their athletic programs.
The proposal would see Clarion, California, and Edinboro combine as institutions, although their campuses would remain open. The NCAA says they’ve had discussions about how athletics would work if the merger were to happen, but everything is still in the preliminary stage.
Officials did say there would be no changes for this upcoming season.
Proponents of keeping athletics at all of the institutions say that athletics serve as a major recruiting tool for enrollment.