The Big East Conference announced Wednesday the addition of five members—though two of them will be football only—to start competition in the 2013-14 academic year.
The University of Central Florida, University of Houston, and Southern Methodist University have all been accepted as full-time members of the Big East, while San Diego State University and Boise State University will be members for football only.
“Over the last 32 years, the Big East Conference has constantly evolved along with the landscape of college athletics,” said Big East Commissioner John Marinatto, according to a release put out by the conference. “The inclusion of these five great universities, which bring a unique blend of premier academics, top markets, strong athletics brands and outstanding competitive quality, marks the beginning of a new chapter in that evolution.”
With the new additions the Big East will have 10 football teams in a two-division format—East and West—come 2013.
