This college football season, the American Athletic Conference looks poised to be a very talented league once again. After a 2023 season where multiple teams were ranked going into the AAC championship game in this league, the American will hope for a repeat performance from some of its best teams. Here, we look at the AAC championship betting landscape and break down the top contenders to win this conference.
AAC Conference Championship Odds
Team | AAC Championship Odds |
Memphis | +225 |
Tulane | +350 |
UTSA | +550 |
South Florida | +600 |
Rice | +1200 |
East Carolina | +1600 |
North Texas | +2000 |
Army | +2200 |
Florida Atlantic | +2500 |
Navy | +2500 |
UAB | +2500 |
Tulsa | +3500 |
Charlotte | +5000 |
Temple | +12500 |
American Athletic Conference Betting Preview
The favorites to win this year’s American Athletic Conference championship according to the AAC championship betting odds are the Memphis Tigers and Tulane Green Wave. Last year, both teams fell short against the SMU Mustangs in the AAC, but SMU made the move from the AAC to the ACC, shifting the balance of power in the conference before the league’s opening kickoff in 2024.
But there are several teams beyond just Memphis and Tulane with a genuine chance to come away with the AAC title. UTSA and USF are both right there with the two favorites in terms of their odds to win this conference. South Florida would be an especially compelling story if they were to get the job done, given their struggles in conference play a season ago, when they went just 4-4 in league play.
SMU joining the ACC isn’t the only bit of conference realignment to impact the American heading into 2024. This will also be the first season where Army is a member of the league in a football-only capacity. Army’s triple-option offense and stout defense could make life difficult for many members of this conference, throwing just one more wrinkle into the championship chase in the AAC.
AAC Conference Betting & Handicapping
The biggest key to AAC championship betting this season will be figuring out which units are poised to be the standout groups in 2024. SMU’s offense was excellent last year, while Tulane’s defense was incredibly hard to score against. As a result, both of those teams ended up in the American Athletic Conference championship game.
Bettors should also be sure to analyze the conference schedules for each team to identify where there may be some advantages or disadvantages against the rest of the league. Streaks of multiple home or road games or short rest weeks could be huge factors as the conference season wears on. Identifying those opportunities for the heavy hitters in the conference ahead of time is always a smart move.
AAC Championship History
Year | AAC Champion |
---|---|
2023 | SMU |
2022 | Tulane |
2021 | Cincinnati |
2020 | Cincinnati |
2019 | Memphis |
2018 | UCF |
2017 | UCF |
2016 | Temple |
2015 | Houston |
2014 | UCF/Cincinnati/Memphis |
2013 | UCF |
AAC Championship Wins
All Time Wins | AAC Team | Last Yr Won |
---|---|---|
4 | UCF | 2018 |
3 | Cincinnati | 2021 |
2 | Memphis | 2019 |
1 | SMU | 2023 |
1 | Tulane | 2022 |
1 | Temple | 2016 |
1 | Houston | 2015 |