The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) is America's oldest collegiate athletic conference - Founded in 1888 by Olivet College, Albion College, and Michigan State University.
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The Big 10 IS the oldest Division 1 conference in the United States - Founded 1896
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Marshall participates in NCAA Division I (I-A for football) as a member of Conference USA.
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Fresno state is in the WAC
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Yes. Marist is an NCAA Division I school and a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). In football, Marist is a member of the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision conference Pioneer Football League.
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