Marshall University has filed a lawsuit against Conference USA in an effort to make its move to the Sun Belt Conference this summer.
According to ESPN's Heather Dinich, the suit was filed Tuesday through the Cabell County Circuit Court in Huntington, West Virginia, and Marshall's goal is to sever ties with Conference USA so it can play in the Sun Belt during the 2022 football season.
A Marshall athletics spokesperson released the following statement to ESPN as well:
"For more than two months, Marshall University has attempted to reach a resolution with Conference USA regarding our decision not to participate in the league after this academic year; however, no progress has been made.