The Big East announced the additions of two more universities Tuesday in East Carolina and Tulane, according to a report on the conference’s website.
While Tulane will be a full member of the conference, East Carolina will be a football-only member.
“We are very excited to welcome East Carolina University into the Big East Conference for football,” said Big East commissioner Mike Aresco. “They have a strong football tradition and a consistently successful program that will help elevate our football league. The University is an outstanding academic institution that reflects the values important to the Big East Conference.”
Both universities currently compete in Conference USA and while East Carolina is currently 8-4, Tulane is 2-10.
“Tulane University is an outstanding academic institution and is committed to excellence in athletics. They will be a valued member of the Big East,” said Aresco.
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