Patriot League

The Patriot League, which was founded on the principles of admitting athletes who are academically representative of their class, is in its fourth decade of academic and athletic achievement. Participation in athletics at Patriot League institutions is viewed as an important component of a well-rounded education.

The Patriot League began as a successful Division I-AA (now called Football Championship Subdivision) football conference in 1986. Full League members include American, Army West Point, Boston University, Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh, Loyola Maryland and Navy. Associate members include Fordham in football, Georgetown in football and women's rowing, Massachusetts Institute of Technology in women's rowing, Richmond in football, beginning in 2025 and Villanova and William & Mary in football, beginning in 2026.