As of 2023, the conference includes full members across these states, with two additional California schools participating solely in football. This geographic diversity reflects the conference’s broad Western focus, encompassing a variety of institutions across the American West.

The Big Sky provides a platform for competition in various NCAA Division I sports, with football as a key component of its athletic program. Its FCS status in football distinguishes it from some other Western athletic conferences that compete at the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level.

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