The American Athletic Conference held its annual media day Wednesday morning, albeit in a virtual setting. Commissioner Mike Aresco kicked off the morning with dialogue about conference realignment, supportive words about potential College Football Playoff expansion, and a statement declaring that AAC games resulting in cancelation due to positive COVID-19 cases will be forfeited instead of rescheduled.
Following Aresco, all 11 teams were represented by their head coach, one offensive player, and one defensive player to preview the 2021 football season. General topics discussed among all teams included about COVID-19 vaccinations and protocols, conference realignment, College Football Playoff expansion, and NIL legislation.