Out of the regularly scheduled meeting of Big East presidents and athletic directors today in Philadelphia came results of another self-evaluation. The conference’s presidents have agreed in unanimity to explore expansion in a manner that results in 10 football programs.

Based on those results, the BIG EAST presidents agreed that the interests of each of the conference’s 16 member institutions would be served by increasing the number of Bowl Subdivision football-playing members to 10.  They unanimously approved the process to evaluate the terms and conditions for potential expansion candidates.  

“Today, our Board of Directors affirmed a set of key strategic initiatives, including expansion, designed to enhance membership stability and maximize our value,” stated Commissioner John Marinatto.

Villanova and TCU, you’re on the clock.