Earlier this week it was announced that Bryant would be joining the Big South Conference as an associate member beginning in the 2022 season. The Bulldogs are immediately eligible to compete for the league's title as well as its automatic qualifier spot in the FCS playoffs.
"Bryant will be an outstanding member of Big South Conference football, and we look forward to welcoming them for the 2022 season," said Big South commissioner Kyle Kallander. "[Their] commitment to success on FCS football is real. From program growth, to personnel, to planned facility improvements, the Bulldogs are impressive in their approach to striving for, and achieving, excellence.